Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in British Columbia, Canada

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Join our family in beautiful Greater Victoria, BC, Canada
We have a last minute availability until May 21, 2026. Our next availability to welcome a volunteer will start in mid-July 2026. Please see our calendar for the most up-to-date hosting information. Hello! We’re a busy homeschooling family of five — ......
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Exchanging cultures, cuisine and language in our family home in Duncan, Canada
About the Family We are a warm and welcoming family of four, connected to our local community and guided by a holistic lifestyle. The children attend a Waldorf school, and creativity, nature, and mindful living are important parts of our daily life. ......
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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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Enjoying amazing wildlife, nature and lifestyle on Northern Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
I only have space left for possibly one more person, only long term!!! --- MAIN SEASON--- (May-October) Helping building my little farm, gardening & household while enjoying the amazing wildlife & nature (ideally May - Oct +) My posting is more ......
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Help our family living on a hobby farm in Langley, British Columbia, Canada
We are a professional couple residing in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Langley is the Horse Capital of BC. Our idyllic hobby farm consists of hay meadows, open pastures, woods, streams and much wildlife. Looking East you will see a commanding ......
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Living like the oldtimers on a homestead on the side of a mountain in Argenta, BC, Canada
Welcome! We live in Argenta, which is a friendly place of about 100 people — Quakers, hippies & just folks — at the northern tip of Kootenay Lake, in southeastern British Columbia. Argenta is too small to be a village, so we call it a "community". ......
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Join our Dutch-Canadian family and explore nature on Vancouver island, Canada
We are a Canadian/Dutch family. Mom (Dutch), Dad (Canadian) a 16 year old son (Roan) and a 8 year old son (Ziggy). We are all very creative, Damon is an industrial designer, Charlotte sows dolls to sell on Etsy. Depending on what you are good at, ......
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Learn about remote and sustainable living while surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Dome Creek, BC, Canada
We are a small homestead on a 155 acre forested property, my husband (52), myself (45) and many animals. We live a in pretty remote location with the nearest city being 1.5 hours away. We have 5 big dogs (and sometimes many puppies) so you must be a ......
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Experience farm life in British Colombia, Canada
The farm is over looking the North Thompson River and with a spectacular view of Green and Baldy Mountain. We run the farm a family farm. We are looking for helpers that have lived on their own and are self motivated. Please no vegetarians or ......
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Beautiful farm stay in the middle of the forest in Roberts Creek, Canada
We are a young family living on a hobby farm in the beautiful south west coast of British Columbia. Our farm is located on a partially forested 6.5 acres with a Glacial fed creek running through the property & 2 fresh water ponds. The property is ......
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Breathe new life into this beautiful off-grid, organic property in McBride, BC, Canada
We offer you: -Private sleeping, kitchen and washroom facilities -Wi-fi, cell phone service -374 private acres, walking & bike trails -Organic food -Gardens & Orchards -Gratuities offered for specific skill sets -Flexibility with stay ......
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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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Join us on our journey towards sustainable living in our homestead in the Cowichan Valley, Canada
We are Michael and Rachel, and we're thrilled to invite you to experience life on our small, private acreage nestled in the woods of Vancouver Island. We acknowledge our fortune to live and work on the traditional and unceded territory of the ......
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Lend me a hand with my twins near Vancouver in BC, Canada
**Currently looking for May 2026 onward** 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 message ......
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Beautiful Property with Sacred Earthen Studio 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 vegan/vegetarian and believe in a sustainable and ......
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Help welcome with our organic garden in beautiful West Kootenays, British Columbia, Canada
============= I have some health issues (Myasthenia gravis) and back issues, and am looking for folks that are reasonably fit and also interested in this growing and living life style. Please contact me if you can help. I would love a phone or zoom ......
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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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Creating a little paradise on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
SPRING 2026 UPDATE: Hi Folks! Quick note on what we're currently looking for: We are still seeking longer term stays of a minimum 3 weeks from end of March until the end of April. During this period you would be living in the barn. A cozy warm ......
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Experience a place of zen and woodland tranquility in the Cowichan Valley on beautiful Vancouver Island in Duncan, Canada
My name is Orrin And me and My wife Gina and I have a small acreage in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island in British Columbia,Canada. We have a small hobby farm in the making and a wellness retreat. We have woodland gardens and are in the midst ......
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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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