Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in British Columbia, Canada

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Help us with housesitting and care for our pets in Golden, BC, Canada
Our property close to town (6km) to downtown Golden, and we have been developing our 80 acres over the last 10 years. I have built 8 log cabins on our property that we rent out on airbnb. In the off season we use these cabins as accommodations for ......
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Visit our beautiful Island and help us with our homestead on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Love to host people from all over the world! Come and enjoy our beautiful part of Canada in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. We only accept volunteers that meet the following : *. Are over 25 years in age *. Have ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Help us create our self sufficient haven in Williams Lake, BC, Canada
Our farm is about 75 km North East of Williams Lake (we pick up helpers at the bus station in Williams Lake). The property is currently being developed with the long term goal of becoming close to self sufficient within the valley, and we also would ......
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about 3 hours ago

British Columbia, Canada

Join our family in beautiful Greater Victoria, BC, Canada
Our next hosting availability starts from December 9, 2026. Hello and welcome! We're a friendly, outgoing homeschooling family of five, looking for a responsible and proactive extra pair of hands to help with day-to-day family life. We live in the ......
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Join our fun bilingual family in Courtenay, BC, Canada
Hello! We are a family of four with a lovely dog named Esme. We live in the beautiful Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. We are lucky to live nestled between both mountains and ocean and also have fresh water rivers and lakes close by too. It truly ......
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about 2 hours ago

British Columbia, Canada

Lend me a hand with my twins near Vancouver in BC, Canada
**Currently looking from mid-November onwards** Recently I've been getting a lot of messages from men even though my profile says NO MEN, so I'm putting this at the top of my profile - FEMALE volunteers only. No males/men/boys. NO MEN. If you ......
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British Columbia, Canada

DIY projects on our small lavender farm in sunny Kelowna, BC, Canada
The acreage is located in Kelowna in the lovely Okanagan region of British Columbia, Canada. Have the opportunity to experience what a very relaxing life is like on a Kelowna acreage in the winter.
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British Columbia, Canada

Become a part of our farm animal sanctuary in Krestova, BC, Canada
**Last minute spot available for Nov 23- Jan 15 in shared bunk bed room** **Last minute spot available for Oct 15-Nov 4 in shared bunk bed room** ***We have preference for 8 week and longer stays due to the special needs of many animals.** *We ......
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Join us in Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada
… ** UPDATE ** We are now looking for longer-term help from December 2026, with availability through January and February 2027. It's light work with lots of free time, and the hours are low compared to other Workaways. We welcome you to apply if you ......
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about 11 hours ago

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Enjoying amazing wildlife, nature and homesteading lifestyle on Northern Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
PLEASE ONLY apply after reading all of it!🙏 **December onward – Long-term stay (minimum 2 months, open for longer)** I'm looking for one mature, independent person who would enjoy becoming part of daily life here through the winter possibly into ......
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Family looking for help in their yard and house in beautiful Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island, Canada
We are living on an acreage in Shawnigan Lake, which is in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Shawnigan Lake is about 45km north of Victoria. We have an adolescent son, a mini Dachshund, two cats, three mini goats and a lot of Koi fish. On ......
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about 20 hours ago

British Columbia, Canada

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I am looking for musical. household help for an elder man and his dog for a few weeks or a month at a time. We need help with gardening, meals preparation, dog walks, and light building duties. We want to hear your music too! People come here ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Dog and horse lovers welcome at our home in Bridge Lake, BC, Canada
We’re currently seeking a horse educated Workawayer to start and restart 2 young horses- for this we would even accept a vegetarian and can discuss options So don’t hesitate to reach out If you love puppies, and horses - keep reading 😊🇨🇦 ♥️ All 🐴 ......
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about 5 hours ago

British Columbia, Canada

Restoring the waterfront for local wildlife and enjoying life on Vancouver Island, Canada
I live in a small cottage beside the ocean on 1/2 acre of land. I am an avid traveller and enjoy meeting people from all cultures. I really need some help to improve and maintain our half acre yard, continue our waterfront restoration project and ......
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Join our fun family and explore beautiful Victoria on Vancouver Island, Canada
We are a family of 4 with two young girls (ages 9 and 2). Victoria is full of nature to explore such as forests, lakes and beaches, as well as sightseeing spots and cultural activities/events that you will surely love to see and do! It is the ......
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about 22 hours ago

British Columbia, Canada

Petsitting and light maintenance while staying in our cute cottage in gorgeous Slocan Valley in BC, Canada
We have a sweet cottage available in exchange for pet/plant sitting and some light maintenance work coming up, a perfect writer's retreat opportunity in the mountains of British Columbia. Would you be interested in staying in our cozy cottage for ......
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about 23 hours ago

British Columbia, Canada

Join our family and help around the home and with child minding in Courtenay, BC, Canada
We are a family of 5 with kids age , 2, 6 and 15. We are originally from quebec and speak mostly french in our home but we are all comfortable speaking english as well. We have a bedroom to offer. We are just across the road from the ocean with a ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Learn about farm life in the magnificent Saanich Peninsula, Canada
We love to host people from all over the world and share travel stories. Our 13 acre hobby farm is located in the heart of Saanich Peninsula. Come and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of our little piece of paradise!
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Gardening, carpentry and creativity on Pender Island, BC, Canada
Hey there Workaway world ! I am Wayne, an experienced carpenter with sustainable building skills - permaculture design, green roofs, solar power etc. If you're up to it, you can help with the garden (raised beds, layered, fruit trees), building ......
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A touch of Zen in a multicultural family in Victoria, BC, Canada
After many years in education, I am focusing my attention on studying and practicing Buddhism. Hosting travellers from all over the world has had a great impact on our lives. Community living helps us grow and we have made connections through ......
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