Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in British Columbia, Canada

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British Columbia, Canada

Experience an off grid camping opportunity in the picturesque Harrison Hot Springs BC Canada.
Hello, I'm a retired professional living in Harrison Hot Springs, nestled between picturesque lakes, mountains and the mighty Fraser River nearby. HHS BC is a great place for all kinds of outdoor activities and leisure. I live on a half acre lot a 2 ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Join our family an hour from Vancouver, BC, Canada
We are a family of five living in the beautiful farmland of Greendale. We have two dogs and enjoy everything outdoors from camping to dirt biking or walks at the river just minutes away.
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British Columbia, Canada

Experience living a sustainable lifestyle and learn to grow your own food in the North Shuswap, Canada
We have lived here for 56 years, growing our own food and living a sustainable lifestyle. Our property has a greenhouse for starting our plants, a large compost box, three vegetable gardens, many flower beds, ornamental trees and numerous fruit ......
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about 10 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Country living in McBride BC, Canada
We live on a beef farm 3km from the Village of McBride BC, between the Rocky and Caribou Mountains. Our farm is a rural setting so it’s best suited for workaways that have a vehicle.
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British Columbia, Canada

Help us with our garden and property at Snowshoe Creek, Canada
We are a quiet couple, Charles & Elizabeth, semi-retired on our 400 acre property west of McBride, BC. Charles is a wildlife biologist and Elizabeth a teacher/mediator. We are gardeners and grow hay for our four unemployed horses. Our home is on the ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Stay on a hobby farm in the Kootenays, Canada
A small hobby farm in the beautiful West Kootenays, with great access to plenty of outdoor activities including natural hotsprings, lakes, hiking trails, skiing, mountain biking and more. I am lucky enough to call this place home, and enjoy the ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Help our family with babysitting and experience rural life on beautiful Saltspring Island, Canada
Hello! We are a family of three living on beautiful Saltspring Island BC. We live in a sunny valley nestled between mount Maxwell and mount Erskine. You will stay within walking distance are hiking trails, surrounded by forest, hiking trails, and a ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Come and learn about the farming lifestyle on our paradise in Van Anda, Canada
Down to earth welcoming and caring families. We live on 1651 hectares of forest with ponds on Texada Island in BC. Farm is housing 2 families of us with 3 children, 12, 5 and 2 y old....1 dog, mini poodle 8 m old, 2 cats, very friendly free ranging, ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Growing vegetables and sustainable trees on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Hi, We're Marlene and Peter Lewis. We have a lovely 69 acre farm nestled in the valley in Cedar on Vancouver Island. We're located 20 minutes south of Nanaimo, 5 minutes from the Nanaimo airport and 15 min from the Duke Point ferry terminal. We're ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Join our young family, share your culture and explore the multicultural city of Vancouver, Canada
We are a young and busy family of 4 (soon to be 5) living in beautiful Vancouver Canada. Tito and Julia (mom & dad), Isaac (4), Rami (1) and soon to be arriving baby boy #3. We have a fluffy husky named Noor. We live is a bustling busy area filled ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Help with gardening, our dogs and daily life in Quatsino, British Columbia, Canada
Welcome to our little paradise in the Pacific Northwest! We are a 37-year-old physician and my 38-year-old husband; we're so happy to share our lives in the stunning, remote community of Quatsino, British Columbia. Our home is a two-story, wooden, ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Active family welcomes creative helpers in Vancouver Island, Canada
We are a family of 6 living on a small acreage in the Cowichan Valley. In the winter months we stay busy cooking and filling the freezers, organizing the indoor spaces in the house and the barn, driving kids to their activities and daily household ......
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about 3 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Elderly companion to help with daily life and shopping in Greater Vancouver, Canada
We are an elder couple which moved to Canada 50 years ago from Germany. The current situation is now my Husband needs help with daily tasks when I myself not being at home. The right person should be able to perform the daily house duties. We live ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Come visit beautiful Gabriola island, Canada
Island girl born and raised raising my baby and wanting to spruce up my nature filled property. My almost 2 acre property borders on 700 acres of walking trails, has big garden spaces, ponds, forest, and animals. Great neighbors and minutes walk ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Come and help our family with gardening in the Cowichan Bay, Canada
We are a family of three, husband, wife and daughter (university/home) living in Cowichan Bay on the sunny east cost of Vancouver Island. We are looking for someone to stay for 7-10 days in spring and autumn, to help with gardening, spring ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Country life experience in the geographical center of beautiful British Columbia, Canada
I'm raising and training horses in the geographical center of British Columbia. At the moment, I own 50 quarter horses\paints, and besides a small hobby farm, which includes cows, Buffalo, chicken, cats and dogs. . As an all-around horse trainer, I ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Small hobby farm in the Comox Valley, BC, Canada
Family of four with two cats and one puppy that lives on acreage in the Comox Valley (own transportation is necessary). We have a small hobby farm currently with chickens and eventually more animals will join. We have a beautiful view of the ......
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about 2 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Help with daily life in 100 Mile house, BC, Canada
My husband and I live in 100 Mile house, BC. We have a 6 bedroom log home on 5 acres. We have 2 German Shepherds, 15 chickens, a bunny and a cat. We own a Danger Tree Removal company in town. We love meeting new people! We are looking for someone to ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Maintenance help and company on days out in Balfour, BC, Canada
I live in a fantastic area, 5min from a 105km long lake and surrounded by mountains. I have a cat and a large fenced yard and a few fruit trees which sadly I can’t take care of this year. Unfortunately my spouse is no help as he’s away most of the ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Help with personal projects on a buffalo ranch in the Rockies in beautiful Golden, BC, Canada
My name is Leo. I've been grateful to host Workaway cultural exchange helpers from all walks of life since 2012. We have helpers year round. The best way to get a feel for life here is to read the reviews of the many wonderful people that have ......
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