Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in British Columbia, Canada

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Care of our pets living in the forest with the family on Vancouver Island on the West Coast of Canada
We live on a beautiful property on Vancouver Island on the West Coast of Canada, just a short walk to a glacier fed lake and an 8 minute drive to the ocean. The home is located near an old coal mining community that was established in the 1890's. My ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Stay on our beautiful 7 acres beside the Cowichan River in Duncan, Canada
Hi there! We’re Ali and Chris, and we’d love to welcome a thoughtful, independent longer-term helper to share time on our beautiful 7-acre property beside the Cowichan River in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. We live a creative and ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Experience ranch life in Merritt, Canada
Welcome to the 2026 Season. WE must first say this is not a paid position, we are unable to provide letters of employment to help gain access into Canada. Danica and Ken, along with our 6 well trained indoor dogs plus one little new puppy, stay in ......
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about 13 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Join us with the daily life in nature in the Shuswap, BC, Canada
Join us with the day-to-day running of our non-commercial farm Join Our Friendly Family-Run Farm in Shuswap Nestled in the picturesque Shuswap region, our family-run farm is a haven for horses, sheep, and chickens. We pride ourselves on the warm, ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Share your skills and learn new ones in our family homestead in Kitimat-Stikine, Canada
My family and I are seeking help of all kinds on our homestead this fall! My partner Curtis and I live on a beautiful property in Hazelton, northern BC, with his two girls aged 8 and 10 (and we have a baby due very soon!). We are just a few ......
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about 14 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Animals and yard care in the mountains in Kelowna, Canada
We are a busy, active family living on 10 beautiful acres in a peaceful rural setting. Our home is surrounded by BIG views, with plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors, and we share it with our horses and 5 dogs—so animal lovers are a must! LARGE Dog ......
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about 6 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Enjoy spending time with our family in the beautiful Comox Valley, Canada
Hi! We are a family of three myself and my two kids ages 9 and 10.I am looking for a female who is non-smoking, self motivated, outgoing, detail oriented, confident driving (has a valid drivers license) and who loves children. Ideally someone that ......
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about 4 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Come garden with us and make yourself some new friends in Victoria, Canada
Hi! My name is Carmen. We (my partner David, our 2 cats and 1 dog) live on a small urban property in the heart of Victoria, BC. I'm an Indigenous language teacher (Anishinaabemowin) and an educator at the University of Victoria, and David owns a ......
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about 28 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Join a beautiful non-profit farm perched on Gunflint Lake, Canada
Come spend the winter at the Farm, a 314-acre community land trust, non-profit farm and educational centre on Cortes Island, British Columbia. We host Workawayers because we enjoy sharing this place, our knowledge, rural island life and the ......
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about 6 hours ago

British Columbia, Canada

Join our mountain family home near Kaslo, BC, Canada
Our beautiful mountain homestead is situated on Mount Buchanan with views of Kootenay Lake and the Purcell Mountains. It is within walking distance of the village of Kaslo, a culturally rich and vibrant village of about 1000 people. There are ......
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about 7 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Non-profit centre on beautiful Westwood Lake, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Nestled in the shadows of Mt Benson, on beautiful Westwood Lake, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, our Centre that welcomes groups and individuals who want to explore their own spirituality as well as discover the wisdom and teachings of ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Nature’s lovers, island paradise in beautiful British Columbia! Canada
We are a family of 3 plus two border collie dogs. We live on Bowen Island, a beautiful quiet place in British Columbia. We live on a quiet neighborhood 10 mins away from the ocean, where we love spending most days during the summer. I’m a Massage ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Head for the hills and join us in the outdoors and hobby place near New Denver, Canada
UPDATE: Summer is over and I'm back teaching school full time,but Barry is here and we'd still love some help with the animals and garden and a few DIY projects to complete before the snow flies. We are seeking a couple of Workaway travellers to ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Be part of our local community and welcoming family in Bella Coola, Canada
We are located in the scenic town of Bella Coola, gateway to the Great Bear Rainforest. We have a beautiful home located in Hagensborg, just 30 kms away from down town Bella Cools, in a rural quite setting, We are surrounded by high mountain peaks, ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Help gardening and DIY projects in Powell River, Canada
Split property - primary location for accommodation in a large home with yard, and a block from a popular ocean beach and hiking trails. Great accommodations. Great opportunity for some help around the place and lots of time for hiking, cycling, ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Cultural exchange with a ski guide family near the mountains in Revelstoke, Canada
We live in Revelstoke, BC. We have a 5 year old son just starting kindergarten. My husband and I are both ski guides. We love being outside and sharing our passion for the mountains! Our house is about 3km from the ski hill and 3 km from downtown. ......
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about 6 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Help out our team and connect with nature in rural Anahim Lake, BC, Canada
**Update September 8, 2026** Thank you, Workaway Community. We are fully staffed now until further notice, but are already looking for a janitor/mechanic for next year, see below. ------------- 2027 Open Tasks ......
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British Columbia, Canada

RV on forested off grid acreage on Vancouver Island, Canada
(Updated!) We are on Southern Vancouver Island, in the Cowichan Valley, on the traditional territory of the Quw'utsun (Cowichan) Nations. Our off grid homestead is 15min drive to Shawnigan Lake and a 25 min drive to the ocean in Mill Bay. We manage ......
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about 9 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Experience a slower, more connected lifestyle in Prince George, BC, Canada
We are a young couple from Germany who moved to Canada 9 years ago to live our dream. Our place is in a peaceful setting surrounded by nature, with horses, cows, chickens, dogs, cats and a big garden. We love a slower, more connected lifestyle and ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Join an aircraft aficionado and gardener in Williams Lake, BC, Canada
We have a workshop on 10 acres, and a kitchen garden, a few trees and a lake. We are planning to start restoring a classic 1946 Ercoupe aircraft, and my husband is a licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer so has all the skills and tools for the job. ......
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