Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in British Columbia, Canada

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Beautiful lakeside living surrounded by nature - near Vanderhoof, British Columbia, Canada
We live in a beautiful country setting in central BC on a large ranch with 2.5 km of lakefront so it is very quiet and private here. In my house it is only myself, my 21 year old son (when he isn't at university) and my husband (who is often away ......
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about 17 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Build a little paradise to share with others in Savary island, Canada
Hi! I'm Samantha. I grew up around Vancouver and have lived on savary for 5 years. I run a cafe and a retreat style accommodation on Savary island that which I am continuously developing. I am 35 years old, I love to surf, travel, dance, and eat ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Creative projects and animal care with a family in Courtenay, BC, Canada
Hello Workawayers, my name is Carmel. I have recently settled down on my dream farm which is an old estate farm that was previously belonging to one family for over 100yrs. The old farm has several buildings and old infrastructure. It has been ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Connect with our community on a beautiful property with garden and chickens in Roberts Creek, B.C., Canada
We are a couple (we have 5 kids but they are currently studying at university and/or raising their families) on 6 acres of land, 4 of which are forest. We are musicians. Our place is beautiful and has 12 fruit trees, chickens, a creek and a pond and ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Enjoy outdoor activities and share skills on a historic property near Kootenay Lake in Crawford Bay, BC, Canada
A 45 acre historic estate in Crawford Bay on the Eastshore of Kootenay Lake, an hour from Nelson or Creston, which has an organic vegetable and flower gardens, ponds, hiking trails and abundant wildlife, surrounded by mountains. I am happy to share ......
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about 29 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Beautiful, serene place in Nanaimo, BC, Canada
I am looking for beautiful conscious beings! I have a very unique earthen yoga centre on 5 acres of beautiful parklike acreage in south Nanaimo on Vancouver Island; It is a work of art. I am mostly vegetarian and believe in a sustainable and ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Have fun with our bilingual family and help with kids, gardening and painting in West Kelowna, Canada
We are a Family of four, originally from Belgium, we have been in Canada since 2015. We have 2 children, 1 Golden Retriever, 4 kitties and we live in the Okanagan Valley. My partner has to go away for 1.5 month, so I will need help with the yard, ......
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about 18 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Become part of establishing an eco-centre on the shores of Moberly Lake, BC, Canada
The Homestead is an emerging and unique permaculture farm enterprise and guest retreat centre in the Peace River region close to the Rocky Mtn foothills of northwest Canada. The property is situated on the shores of Moberly Lake, in north-east BC. ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Treehouse stay and enjoy indoor and outdoor projects with us in Victoria BC, Canada
Michele, Chris and sometimes Gage (when they are home from University in Toronto) live on an acre of mature Douglas Fir forest in Saanich, BC, 15 minutes north of Victoria. We have a very social cat, Chilly Bobby. We love music, spending time ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Join our family and experience living in the forest in Golden, BC, Canada
We live in Golden, BC and have 40 acres of land in the middle of the forest. We have an amazing garden about 1 acre big, many trails and roads. We have two small children and four dogs so we're pretty busy! We are happy to share our culture of ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Peaceful farm life with stunning mountain Baker views in Langley Township, Canada
Welcome to Our Hobby Farm in Beautiful Aldergrove, BC! We are a friendly family living on a peaceful 5-acre hobby farm in Aldergrove, British Columbia, just about an hour from downtown Vancouver. Our farm is home to: 16 horses, including 4 ......
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about 18 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Family looking for help with landscaping and gardening on Nelson Island, BC, Canada
We are a family of 4. We have 2 daughters in their early 30’s. . We will host 2 workaways at a time. My husband and I are in our early 60’s and love nature.
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British Columbia, Canada

Share our family life and spend time on the shores and forests of Bowen Island, Canada
** UPDATE - Seeking somebody to join us, ideally, for a minimum of a month or more. ** Greetings from the west coast of Canada! I am a single mom of two wonderful, boisterous young kids living on beautiful Bowen Island in British Columbia, very ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Discover life in the beautiful Cariboo area of British Columbia, Canada
We are a small, private, growing farmstead in the Cariboo area of British Columbia. We have chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, rabbits. And 4 indoor, outdoor dogs. Gardens. May, June and July are baby times, as in baby chicks, lambs, turkeys. Its a ......
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about 29 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Learn about gardening and experience rural living on Gabriola Island, Canada
2027: We are interested in hosting folks for @10 day stints between April-early July and late August-late Sept. If you are looking for a longer stay there are other Workaway hosts nearby that might consider taking you before or after staying with ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Garden & Property Helper or Au Pair – Mountain Homestead | Nelson, BC Countryside
Looking for a helper (individual or couple) for garden, property maintenance & small projects Secondary / hybrid option: Live-in Nanny or Au Pair for several months in 2026 We are a young family with a homestead featuring a large garden and ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Join our family in the beautiful Shuswap Lake area of BC, Canada
We are a country family home in Tappen which is near the Shuswap Lake. I am a retired 69 yr old health care provider that now looks after my 89 yr old mom, her home, yard and gardens. I have 5 siblings in the area so there is often someone dropping ......
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about 1 day ago

British Columbia, Canada

Join me on my heritage homestead in Vancouver, Canada
Hi there! I ‘m a kind, easygoing artist/teacher/actor who has always loved hosting people here in the city that I grew up in! I live in a quiet heritage house in a quiet in a very central area of Vancouver. I held a fundraiser for Ukraine Aid by ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Learn about farming and infrastructure maintenance on a community homestead on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada
Heading into fall, we have started the Apple harvest - picking, juicing, and drying apples is a lot of fun and SWEET! also winterizing the garden, harvesting squash and beans, planting garlic, and putting things to sleep for the winter. About our ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Join us in our beautiful forest home by the ocean in Galiano, BC, Canada
2026 We are world travelers and enjoy the peaceful lifestyle Galiano island has to offer. Do you enjoy working alone ? Or prefer company ? House painting , land cleaning . In November few bonfire . Once a week I do volunteer work on Galiano a ......
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