Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Canada

If you are not from Canada and planning to visit to volunteer, work or study you will need the correct visa. To find out more information you need to contact the embassy in your home country before travelling.

Filters
Reset filters
Map
Filters
Flag of Canada

Canada

British Columbia, Canada

Sustainable living and learning new skills in beautiful British Columbia, Gabriola, Canada
I live on Gabriola Island in BC, Canada. I am in my 70s. I live on a small corner lot with apple, pear, quince, and plum trees; many types of berry bushes, and flower and vegetable gardens. I have two small greenhouses, a sun room, and a seedling ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange

5.0 (2)
Top rated

Manitoba, Canada

Learn about permaculture and creating a restorative plant sanctuary in Parkland Region, MB, Canada
We are starting a permaculture farm, restorative plant sanctuary and wild crafting reserve in Manitoba Parkland area. The project is in its inception, so you would be seeing and helping the vision take shape.
Sustainable project Sustainable project Language exchange Language exchange
1
2
1

5.0 (1)
Top rated
Responsive

Quebec, Canada

Join us to help with general maintenance and gardening in Baie-Saint-Paul, Québec, Canada
We are a Belgian-Canadian couple living in the beautiful town of Baie-Saint-Paul, Québec, Canada. Élisabeth (45) is a social worker, Roel (47) works for a hiking non-profit organisation. We really like outdoor activities like hiking, snowshoes ......
Language exchange Language exchange Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
1
1

5.0 (6)
Top rated
Responsive

British Columbia, Canada

Off grid living on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Canada
Spend your summer on the Sunshine Coast of BC and help on our off grid island property. This is our summer property where we hope to spend more and more time. Our kids are in university and often visit with friends. We have a hypoallergenic cat ......
Language exchange Language exchange Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
1

5.0 (3)
Top rated
Responsive

British Columbia, Canada

Join a local family home on Haida Gwaii and explore the surroundings of Tlell, Canada
Hi there. Our four acre property on Haida Gwaii homes my husband and me in one house and my mother in another. We have a large garden and yard with several projects always on the go. We are empty nester professionals with many passion hobbies on the ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
1
1
about 20 hours ago

British Columbia, Canada

Join our serene property and beautify the surroundings in Tlell, Canada
*Currently interested in house sitters or people who can come with their own rv or van for January and or February! Hi! I am Vannessa, I have nearly three riverfront acres on the North western Archipelago, Haida Gwaii. I offer a whole food plant ......
House / pet sitting House / pet sitting Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
1

5.0 (2)
Top rated
Responsive

Quebec, Canada

Enjoy the beautiful area and live with a family in Quebec, Canada
We are a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children - 2 boys of 16 and 20 y.o., and a girl of 18 y.o.). I am a web programmer (working at home) and my spouse is an administrative assistant for a taxlawyer. We also have 2 cats. We live in a house in the ......
Language exchange Language exchange Cultural exchange Cultural exchange

5.0 (6)
Top rated

British Columbia, Canada

Help us around our home in a quiet suburb of Vancouver, Canada
Hello ! My name is Ahnnalee . I have a large garden. I think it's beautiful but it is a challenge for one person alone. The area needs lots of maintenance and can be quite hard work. It would be great if someone could also help me with cooking, ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange

5.0 (8)
Top rated
Responsive

British Columbia, Canada

Help with gardening, art, mechanical and technical projects in Roberts Creek, Canada
December 2025 Current requirements ARTS AND CRAFTS type individuals needed right away for model making projects, Experience not necessary, but definitely an asset. We are putting together large scale model satellites and rockets. 3D printing, ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
1

5.0 (20)
Top rated
Responsive

Ontario, Canada

Join our family at a friendly lakeside city and experience what life in Ontario is like in Barrie, Canada
We’re a warm Canadian family in Barrie, Ontario, a friendly lakeside city just 1 hour from Toronto (easy by GO Train). Barrie has beaches, cafés, nature trails, a beautiful waterfront, and it’s close to ski hills like Blue Mountain, Horseshoe ......
Language exchange Language exchange Cultural exchange Cultural exchange

5.0 (1)
Top rated
Responsive

British Columbia, Canada

Learn about permaculture principles and enjoy natural beauty of Black Creek, Canada
Welcome to our homestead in the beautiful Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. We, Greg and Kasia, are passionate about creating edible and resilient landscapes, and grow many fruit and nut trees, perrenial vegatables and have a big veggie garden. We ......
Sustainable project Sustainable project Language exchange Language exchange
1
1

5.0 (2)
Top rated
Responsive

Ontario, Canada

Come experience our off-grid cabin near Lake of the Woods, Canada
My husband Paul and myself, Karen along with our adorable dog Frankie have an off-grid property with a cabin and two new-built bunkies. We are located on a quiet lake in Northwestern Ontario near Lake of the Woods. From early spring to late autumn ......
Language exchange Language exchange House / pet sitting House / pet sitting

Responsive

British Columbia, Canada

Help with un-schooling family maintaining a food forest in town, Northern BC, Canada
* * * We are not on Vancouver Island anymore * * * Very far up Northern BC * in a land where boogers freeze * * * * * * We ask you commit to help three days (4hrs each day) each week . The rest of the time is yours while living with us full ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
1

4.9 (13)
Top rated
Responsive

Ontario, Canada

Housesitting and care for our dogs in Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
We live in the heart of Muskoka, on a large, waterfront forested property in beautiful cottage country. It is wonderful here in the summer, but in some ways even better in the winter, when it is quiet, peaceful and calm. The cottage is an original, ......
House / pet sitting House / pet sitting Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
2

Alberta, Canada

Help a Swiss family with building and maintenance projects in Alberta, Canada.
We are a "crazy" Swiss Family and have a hobby farm, with 6 horses, 1 pig, sheep (the pig's best friends), 3 dogs, 3 goats 1 chicken, 1 duck and 1 pigeon. Our place is near Rocky Mountain House. Next bigger city is Red Deer which is about 45 minutes ......
Language exchange Language exchange Cultural exchange Cultural exchange

4.8 (4)
Top rated
Responsive
about 17 hours ago

British Columbia, Canada

Join our family and learn about permaculture and sustainable living in Brackendale, Canada
Hello! We are Wouter (35), Heidi (31), Juppie (3), and Rooney (2) and we are in the process of transforming an overgrown old homestead into a bio diverse sustainable organic permaculture paradise. Our interest is in sustainable living. This means ......
Sustainable project Sustainable project Language exchange Language exchange
1

4.3 (7)

British Columbia, Canada

Experience the historic, vibrant village of Cumberland with mom and kids on Vancouver Island, Canada
Hello fellow travellers! My children (11 year old daughter and 4 year old son) have just returned home from 2 months of travelling in Argentina and would love to host some WorkAway travellers in our home to keep the international experience ......
Language exchange Language exchange Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
1
1

5.0 (1)
Top rated

Manitoba, Canada

Farm welcoming general help and to learn French in Manitoba, Canada
*️️*️️PLEASE NOTE: please check the calender first regarding availability. We will try to keep it updated. Please tell us a bit about yourself when contacting us to come. What about coming to our farm interests you and what are you hoping to do? Do ......
Sustainable project Sustainable project Language exchange Language exchange

5.0 (2)
Top rated
Responsive

New Brunswick, Canada

Help our family with toddler and learn from the local community about Miramichi, the Irish Capital of Canada
Hi! We are a family of 4 plus our loyal and friendly fur companion. We have a beautiful newer house on 1.25 acres near the Mighty Miramichi River. We are surrounded by nature, beautiful beaches and amazing bass fishing! Eating lobster is a favourite ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
1

5.0 (1)
Top rated

British Columbia, Canada

Help with fun creative tasks and enjoy small-town life in Nelson, BC
Hi! 👋🏼 We’re Rosa and Carlos, a creative couple based in beautiful Nelson, BC, a small mountain town surrounded by lakes, forests, and a welcoming community. 🌲⛰️ We love sharing our space and our lifestyle with travelers who enjoy nature, ......
Language exchange Language exchange Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
1

Your next adventure begins today

Join the Workaway community today to unlock unique volunteer experiences and free accommodation with over 50,000 opportunities around the globe.


Join Now
Give the gift of Workaway
read more

Inspiration from around the world