Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in British Columbia, Canada

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The image depicts a group of people seated on the floor in a yurt, with a few individuals sitting on chairs, engaged in a gathering or meeting.
The image depicts a group of people seated on the floor in a yurt, with a few individuals sitting on chairs, engaged in a gathering or meeting.
The image depicts a group of people seated on the floor in a yurt, with a few individuals sitting on chairs, engaged in a gathering or meeting.
The image depicts a group of people seated on the floor in a yurt, with a few individuals sitting on chairs, engaged in a gathering or meeting.
The image depicts a group of people seated on the floor in a yurt, with a few individuals sitting on chairs, engaged in a gathering or meeting.

British Columbia, Canada

Help around our conscious and diverse off-grid community while learning regional history in Silverton, Canada
We are a conscious and diverse off-grid community. We host and facilitate different not-for-profit wellness retreats and conscious events, workshops, and ceremonies. We all have our own specialties and work- counsellors, builders, event planners, ......
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about 2 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Join us on Lasqueti island on our organic farm growing fruit, BC, Canada
In our house there is myself and our children and grandchildren that come most weekends. 3 cats and a bunch of chickens. We are now boarding two horses that are a great addition to the farm, especially their poop. We grow blueberries and haskaps and ......
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The image shows a family of four posing for a photo in front of a tree, with the mother and father holding their young children. The family is dressed in matching outfits.

British Columbia, Canada

School Gardens & Island Life in Ganges, Canada
Our half-acre property is located in the heart of Ganges, within easy walking distance of everything, including forest and beach hikes, bus stops, the library, arts centres, and stores. We have a fenced family garden with a small greenhouse, plus a ......
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The image depicts a woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a black top, standing in a room with white walls and a doorway, possibly a home or office setting.
The image depicts a woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a black top, standing in a room with white walls and a doorway, possibly a home or office setting.
The image depicts a woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a black top, standing in a room with white walls and a doorway, possibly a home or office setting.
The image depicts a woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a black top, standing in a room with white walls and a doorway, possibly a home or office setting.
The image depicts a woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a black top, standing in a room with white walls and a doorway, possibly a home or office setting.
The image depicts a woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a black top, standing in a room with white walls and a doorway, possibly a home or office setting.
The image depicts a woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a black top, standing in a room with white walls and a doorway, possibly a home or office setting.
The image depicts a woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a black top, standing in a room with white walls and a doorway, possibly a home or office setting.

British Columbia, Canada

Help our fun, busy intergenerational family home in gorgeous while experiencing Canadian life in Chilliwack
Hi! I'm Brittany - nice to meet you! We are an awesome family of 5+2, so I'm looking for someone to come help me keep my house from burning down - just kidding!! I'm needing help with the general daily tasks of keeping our home running: laundry, ......
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A person stands on the shore of a lake, holding a fishing rod, with a dog beside them, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.
A person stands on the shore of a lake, holding a fishing rod, with a dog beside them, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.
A person stands on the shore of a lake, holding a fishing rod, with a dog beside them, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.
A person stands on the shore of a lake, holding a fishing rod, with a dog beside them, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.
A person stands on the shore of a lake, holding a fishing rod, with a dog beside them, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.
A person stands on the shore of a lake, holding a fishing rod, with a dog beside them, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.
A person stands on the shore of a lake, holding a fishing rod, with a dog beside them, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.
A person stands on the shore of a lake, holding a fishing rod, with a dog beside them, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.

British Columbia, Canada

Wilderness living with our family in the Cariboo of British Columbia, Canada
We are a young family of six: Steven and Amber with our three children(11, 9 and 6) as well as Opa (Grandpa lives with us too!). We live on a farm in a beautiful little community that is surrounded by nature! Here we raise Cows, sheep, rabbits and ......
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The image depicts a serene scene of a woman sitting on a bench outside a small, one-story house with purple siding, surrounded by trees and a large pot.
The image depicts a serene scene of a woman sitting on a bench outside a small, one-story house with purple siding, surrounded by trees and a large pot.
The image depicts a serene scene of a woman sitting on a bench outside a small, one-story house with purple siding, surrounded by trees and a large pot.
about 7 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Explore nature in beautiful Campbell River, Canada
I live in a small shared household (1-2 roommates) in the beautiful town of Campbell River on Vancouver Island BC. I need some help with yardwork and house maintenance. My home is a short walk to either the forest or the ocean and there are lots of ......
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A young girl rides a brown horse with a pink blanket, wearing a blue shirt, black helmet, and jeans, set against a wooded background.
A young girl rides a brown horse with a pink blanket, wearing a blue shirt, black helmet, and jeans, set against a wooded background.
about 28 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Join our family on our beautiful farm on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Join our family on our beautiful farm on Vancouver Island. We have horses that need exercising and love. Helping to look after our herd with us is the main focus of the farm. We have mares and foals as well as some therapy horses, working horses and ......
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The image depicts a serene rocky beach with a calm body of water, surrounded by trees and mountains in the distance, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rocky beach with a calm body of water, surrounded by trees and mountains in the distance, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rocky beach with a calm body of water, surrounded by trees and mountains in the distance, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rocky beach with a calm body of water, surrounded by trees and mountains in the distance, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rocky beach with a calm body of water, surrounded by trees and mountains in the distance, set against a clear blue sky.

British Columbia, Canada

Help with gardening, sanding and painting on our family homestead in Mansons Landing, BC, Canada
I have raised my family here and am now finishing all the projects started over the years. We are all active, play music, games, and love to show people our island and surrounding inlets and waterways. There is excellent mountain hiking near here ......
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The image depicts three children gathered around a table, engaged in decorating cookies with colorful sprinkles. The scene is set in a kitchen.
The image depicts three children gathered around a table, engaged in decorating cookies with colorful sprinkles. The scene is set in a kitchen.
The image depicts three children gathered around a table, engaged in decorating cookies with colorful sprinkles. The scene is set in a kitchen.
The image depicts three children gathered around a table, engaged in decorating cookies with colorful sprinkles. The scene is set in a kitchen.
The image depicts three children gathered around a table, engaged in decorating cookies with colorful sprinkles. The scene is set in a kitchen.
The image depicts three children gathered around a table, engaged in decorating cookies with colorful sprinkles. The scene is set in a kitchen.
The image depicts three children gathered around a table, engaged in decorating cookies with colorful sprinkles. The scene is set in a kitchen.
The image depicts three children gathered around a table, engaged in decorating cookies with colorful sprinkles. The scene is set in a kitchen.
The image depicts three children gathered around a table, engaged in decorating cookies with colorful sprinkles. The scene is set in a kitchen.
The image depicts three children gathered around a table, engaged in decorating cookies with colorful sprinkles. The scene is set in a kitchen.
The image depicts three children gathered around a table, engaged in decorating cookies with colorful sprinkles. The scene is set in a kitchen.
The image depicts three children gathered around a table, engaged in decorating cookies with colorful sprinkles. The scene is set in a kitchen.
The image depicts three children gathered around a table, engaged in decorating cookies with colorful sprinkles. The scene is set in a kitchen.

British Columbia, Canada

Volunteer with us, help out with yard work and renovations while you experience Canadian life.
Hello We are now a busy couple. I work in an immigrant welcome centre that helps newcomers settle into the area with services like English classes and employment services. My husband owns a prominent roofing company. We both have weekends off. We ......
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The image depicts a woman standing on a beach with two dogs on leashes, set against a scenic backdrop of waves, sand, and mountains.
The image depicts a woman standing on a beach with two dogs on leashes, set against a scenic backdrop of waves, sand, and mountains.
The image depicts a woman standing on a beach with two dogs on leashes, set against a scenic backdrop of waves, sand, and mountains.
The image depicts a woman standing on a beach with two dogs on leashes, set against a scenic backdrop of waves, sand, and mountains.

British Columbia, Canada

Help outdoors in the garden in Tatla Lake, BC, Canada
We are a small family run helicopter charter service in the mountains of British Columbia, Canada, very rural and near a small tightly knit community. There will be a lot of outdoor related work and play. Aviation interest and outdoor interests will ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Help with our hobby farm in Saltspring Island, Canada
Hello! We are a family of 4 living in beautiful British Columbia Canada. We have a small hobby farm, 2 young girls, and 2 kittens. We are looking for open minded people to help out with daily tasks both in and out of the house. As well as to share a ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Au pair to join our fun and welcoming family in Pitt Meadows, Canada
We are a family of 4 looking for a Aupair to join us. We have two small children. Living in British Columbia Canada. We are social people, and like to have gatherings and attend to gatherings. My husband works full-time and I am a stay at home mom. ......
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The image depicts a cozy wooden cabin with a white door featuring a crescent moon, adorned with a birdhouse, a hammock, and a bird feeder on the porch.
The image depicts a cozy wooden cabin with a white door featuring a crescent moon, adorned with a birdhouse, a hammock, and a bird feeder on the porch.
The image depicts a cozy wooden cabin with a white door featuring a crescent moon, adorned with a birdhouse, a hammock, and a bird feeder on the porch.
The image depicts a cozy wooden cabin with a white door featuring a crescent moon, adorned with a birdhouse, a hammock, and a bird feeder on the porch.

British Columbia, Canada

Help with a mix of garden care, animal care, land care, and housework in BC, Canada
Organic as possible, Beautiful Columbia Beach property with fruit trees, large garden, rabbits, laying hens, and a free range, fun 13 yr old. Our homesteading family loves to cook/prepare/ferment and offer free range meats, vegan, vegetarian, ......
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The image features a close-up of a yellow duckling with a pink beak, set against a blurred green background. The duckling is the sole focus of the image.
The image features a close-up of a yellow duckling with a pink beak, set against a blurred green background. The duckling is the sole focus of the image.
The image features a close-up of a yellow duckling with a pink beak, set against a blurred green background. The duckling is the sole focus of the image.
The image features a close-up of a yellow duckling with a pink beak, set against a blurred green background. The duckling is the sole focus of the image.
The image features a close-up of a yellow duckling with a pink beak, set against a blurred green background. The duckling is the sole focus of the image.
The image features a close-up of a yellow duckling with a pink beak, set against a blurred green background. The duckling is the sole focus of the image.

British Columbia, Canada

Homestead for natural building projects in Lindell Beach, Canada
Our family lives on a little slice of our very own paradise in the Pacific Northwest. We are situated in a sleepy town that comes alive in the Spring & Summer, we are 2 minutes to the lake and close to amusement parks, waterslides, golfing and many ......
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The image depicts a family of four, consisting of a man, woman, and two children, with the man holding a baby and the woman holding a toddler.
The image depicts a family of four, consisting of a man, woman, and two children, with the man holding a baby and the woman holding a toddler.
The image depicts a family of four, consisting of a man, woman, and two children, with the man holding a baby and the woman holding a toddler.
The image depicts a family of four, consisting of a man, woman, and two children, with the man holding a baby and the woman holding a toddler.
The image depicts a family of four, consisting of a man, woman, and two children, with the man holding a baby and the woman holding a toddler.
The image depicts a family of four, consisting of a man, woman, and two children, with the man holding a baby and the woman holding a toddler.
The image depicts a family of four, consisting of a man, woman, and two children, with the man holding a baby and the woman holding a toddler.
The image depicts a family of four, consisting of a man, woman, and two children, with the man holding a baby and the woman holding a toddler.
The image depicts a family of four, consisting of a man, woman, and two children, with the man holding a baby and the woman holding a toddler.

British Columbia, Canada

Spend the summer with our family helping with gardening tasks, wrangling tiny humans in Daajing Giids, Canada
We are a small family of four (2.5 year old and 6 month old) looking for help around the home on beautiful Haida Gwaii. We just moved to our place in September and would love some help establishing the garden and doing some landscaping over the ......
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The image shows two people on a boat, with the person on the left wearing a red vest and blue hooded jacket, and the other wearing a black hat and green jacket.
The image shows two people on a boat, with the person on the left wearing a red vest and blue hooded jacket, and the other wearing a black hat and green jacket.
The image shows two people on a boat, with the person on the left wearing a red vest and blue hooded jacket, and the other wearing a black hat and green jacket.
The image shows two people on a boat, with the person on the left wearing a red vest and blue hooded jacket, and the other wearing a black hat and green jacket.
The image shows two people on a boat, with the person on the left wearing a red vest and blue hooded jacket, and the other wearing a black hat and green jacket.
The image shows two people on a boat, with the person on the left wearing a red vest and blue hooded jacket, and the other wearing a black hat and green jacket.
The image shows two people on a boat, with the person on the left wearing a red vest and blue hooded jacket, and the other wearing a black hat and green jacket.
The image shows two people on a boat, with the person on the left wearing a red vest and blue hooded jacket, and the other wearing a black hat and green jacket.

British Columbia, Canada

Help with our home renovation projects and we'll teach you how to sail on Galiano Island, Canada
There is always something to be done at our house and on the boat. If you have experience with carpentry or building we would be stoked to have another hand or two to help us out. We are open minded, like to share and hear stories, listen to music, ......
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The image depicts a bustling street scene with a clock tower, market stalls, and people walking, set against a backdrop of buildings and a blue sky.

British Columbia, Canada

Renovating a new home and land in beautiful Nanaimo British Columbia, Canada
Just finally bought my home but it needs work I would love somebody that can help me remove carpet so maybe do some painting and gardening any other construction or carpentry skills would be a huge bonus The person would live as family I am a great ......
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The image depicts a serene garden scene with a person tending to plants, set against a backdrop of lush green mountains and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a person tending to plants, set against a backdrop of lush green mountains and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a person tending to plants, set against a backdrop of lush green mountains and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a person tending to plants, set against a backdrop of lush green mountains and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a person tending to plants, set against a backdrop of lush green mountains and a clear blue sky.

British Columbia, Canada

Homesteading/Nature-loving Family; Help with gardening, DIY building, and child care in the beautiful mountains of the Kootenays, Canada
Hi there, my family and I are living in the beautiful mountains and wilderness of the Kootenays in British Columbia. We are avid gardeners and my partner Andrew is a builder. We have lots of practical projects to be done on the garden and the ......
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The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in a restaurant, with the mother standing behind her four sons, all dressed in casual attire.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in a restaurant, with the mother standing behind her four sons, all dressed in casual attire.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in a restaurant, with the mother standing behind her four sons, all dressed in casual attire.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in a restaurant, with the mother standing behind her four sons, all dressed in casual attire.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in a restaurant, with the mother standing behind her four sons, all dressed in casual attire.

British Columbia, Canada

Various permaculture landscaping and household improvement projects linking to the community in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada
Hi!!!! We hope to meet you soon and to help you and other Work-Away friends find jobs around our house and yard best suited to your skills! We also want to help you see the area and have a great cultural experience, and we are excited to get to know ......
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The image depicts a family of four posing for a photo at night, with a city skyline in the background, surrounded by a glowing yellow circle.
The image depicts a family of four posing for a photo at night, with a city skyline in the background, surrounded by a glowing yellow circle.
The image depicts a family of four posing for a photo at night, with a city skyline in the background, surrounded by a glowing yellow circle.
The image depicts a family of four posing for a photo at night, with a city skyline in the background, surrounded by a glowing yellow circle.
The image depicts a family of four posing for a photo at night, with a city skyline in the background, surrounded by a glowing yellow circle.

British Columbia, Canada

Come play with us and our kids in East Vancouver, Canada
Phil and Kelly, and their kids: Rochelle (6) and Leo (2). Phil is a Nurse, working in Emergency. Kelly is an actor, mostly specializing in voice-over. Phil and Kelly are both originally from Alberta, though have lived in Vancouver since early-mid ......
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