Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Canada

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British Columbia, Canada

Gardening and small project help needed in a welcoming community on Texada Island, Canada
My husband David and I have a home on 5 acres, on Texada Island, B.C. We have large gardens, a big old, friendly Golden Retriever, a sweet Tom cat, 4 hens and a Rooster. We are surrounded by nature. The beach and Shelter Point Park are minutes from ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Enjoy quiet country life just outside of Vancouver, Canada
We have a country property on 20 acres and are 45 minutes from beautiful Vancouver, BC. We have 8 horses, a mini donkey and 3 Highland cows, a calf, dog and 2 cats. We have put in a large hazelnut grove, fruit trees, a garden and have tons of ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Join us on a small Okanagan acreage, BC, Canada
The Okanagan Valley is often called the fruit basket of British Columbia, with long, hot summers and a strong community of small agricultural producers. We are a family of 3 adults and live on 8 acres in rural South/East Kelowna, with views ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Help us with the home and garden on Thetis Island, Gulf Islands, Canada
We have a large waterfront property that needs some extra hands! Located on Thetis Island, the most central and accessible island in the Gulf Islands (between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia), we have 5 acres of waterfront property ......
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Nova Scotia, Canada

Creative outdoor projects while exploring this unique seaside town in Mahone Bay, Canada
We live in the beautiful seaside town of Mahone Bay, on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. It’s a vibrant little town, especially in the summer and fall, known for its colourful waterfront, friendly community, and relaxed coastal pace. Over the years, ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Volunteer in BC Merville, Canada
This is a small hobby farm on a riverside location in the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island. Help is needed with yard and house maintenance, and with the flock of purebred poultry and 4 small fainting goats.. I'm a single person on the acreage, with a ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Help with projects on a forest house in Salt Spring Island, Canada
I am a metal sculptor with forested property close to town on beautiful salt spring island. I have many ongoing projects such as home renovation, carpentry, painting, moving and splitting firewood, garden maintenance, etc. I am a carpenter and ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Join our small family in beautiful Shawinigan Lake, Vancouver Island, Canada
Our home is a small family run hobby farm on 2.5 acres in beautiful Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We have 2 miniature horses (Penny & Ziggy),our dog Ruby, our house cat, Daisy, & 2 farm cats(Brave & Jack) , fruit trees, & ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Stay with our small family and try out outdoor activities in Golden, Canada
We are small family of 4 (almost 2y old and dog) living between mountains in Blaeberry. There is 6 national parks around. If you like outdoors activities, remote living, hiking and you are not afraid of wild life and work outside, you will love it ......
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Ontario, Canada

Help around our beautiful family home and land while experiencing Canadian family lifestyle in Braeside, Canada
We are a warm, grounded family living on 25 acres of peaceful countryside, just a 10-minute drive from town. Our land is a living, breathing space — home to gardens and a greenhouse, chickens, two gentle Bernese Mountain dogs, and a cat — all cared ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Regenerative land care and family connection in Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada
Spring 2026: We’re welcoming one independent helper for a 2–3 week stay who enjoys hands‑on work, clear routines, and life close to the land. Days here follow a steady rhythm: work in the cooler mornings and evenings, with the middle of the day ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Learn about gardening on our organic property in the beautiful Cowichan Valley, Canada
I own a small organic property in a quiet neighbourhood just up the hill from the Cowichan River. We are a 12 minute drive from Duncan, the main town in the Cowichan Valley. The valley is a beautiful with lots of vineyards, small farms, and natural ......
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Ontario, Canada

Help on the land, firewood gathering and chopping in Ontario, Canada
Main help includes cleaning up brush, painting and light carpentry. I am semi-retired and require some help. Chores include: washing windows, general clean-up, minor repairs and painting, and clearing brush and gathering and stacking firewood. ......
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Saskatchewan, Canada

Visit and experience the outdoors and horses at our paradise in Saskatchewan, Canada
Our farm consists of 60 head of cattle (cows, calves and bulls). We have 10 horses and 1 pony. The rest of the barnyard population is made up of chickens (egg layers), ducks, 2 goats,turkey, lots of cats, 3 dogs, sheep and 4 potbelly pigs. Our farm ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Looking for a couple to help with projects around our cabin in the Sechelt Inlet, British Columbia, Canada
Helping Off the Grid My wife and I are retired academic psychologists and avid birdwatchers. We live part of the year in a cabin in Storm Bay in the Sechelt Inlet, a beautiful, relatively untouched area of British Columbia three hours from ......
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Nova Scotia, Canada

Learn new skills in a rural community and enjoy the countryside in Canning, Nova Scotia, Canada
I am a professional woman (62) who is fortunate enough to enjoy a large property located on the ocean and in a rural farming community. My seaside cottage style century home is a relaxed and cozy atmosphere. Located in the community of Delhaven, the ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Explore East Vancouver and be part of our life in Vancouver, Canada
Hi! I am Malahat and I live with my boyfriend Moe in beautiful Vancouver BC. We are both originally Iranian, but have been living in Canada long enough and we are both citizens. Over the years we have had many international students live with us and ......
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Ontario, Canada

Home or off grid cottage in Sudbury, ON, Canada
We have a house in the city and we have a cottage off grid (an hour away) where we love to spend our time! We enjoy swimming, going on boat rides, reading, going on hikes, and campfires! We are a retired couple and we have a very well behaved ......
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about 26 days ago

Quebec, Canada

Learn about organic beekeeping in Quebec, Canada
We are an organic (certified), diversified, self sufficient and sustainable farm: bees, forest, gardens, hens, medicinal plants (ginseng and others), shitake mushrooms, maple bush, etc. hosting volunteers (or friends, students, interns, workawayers, ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Join our Canadian-Dutch family and explore nature on Vancouver island, Canada
We are a Canadian/Dutch family. Mom (Dutch), Dad (Canadian) a 16 year old son (Roan) and a 8 year old son (Ziggy). We are all very creative, Damon is an industrial designer, Charlotte makes dolls to sell on Etsy. Depending on what you are good at, ......
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