Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in British Columbia, Canada

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Join our family on beautiful Vancouver Island, Canada
Hi there! I'm Beverley, a teacher and proud mother of two amazing sons, Leo and Patrick. We are a happy family who loves adventure and living life to the fullest. We have been welcoming people from around the world into our home since 2008. We are ......
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Enjoy the quietness of slow living and learn about permaculture in the Kootenays, Kaslo, BC, Canada
We are Lou (28) and Roy (40) and this is our second workaway project. Our first was the top-rated experience on Salt Spring Island for 12 years. We hosted over 500 Work Awayers and we know how to provide a unique and valuable experience. You can see ......
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Join us on our mini farm in Tappen, British Columbia, Canada
We are located approximately half way between Vancouver and Calgary in the Interior of British Columbia and call the beautiful Tappen/Shuswap Lake area our home. My husband, Cliff, and I (Sabine) have retired from business life and are finding ......
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Learn about farm life in the magnificent Saanich Peninsula, Canada
============= We are presently looking for a workawayer s to come end of January 2026 OR earlier/ and to help us with a typical Farm shores on our small Hobby Farm in most beatiful part of Victoria BC /Saanich Peninsula. We also would like our ......
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Learn about the Canadian way of life in British Colombia, Canada
Beautiful secluded small hobby ranch close to the North Thompson river and many great fishing lakes and miles of quiet trails. Nature is exactly what you will find here if you are lucky you might get to see a bear or two and the many bald eagles ......
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Adventure, community, and nature awaits you near North Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
For more than 30 years, this has been a hidden gem on Northern Vancouver Island—offering a relaxed, friendly place for guests (and staff) to enjoy the best of SuperNatural British Columbia. We’re now looking for great people to join our team and be ......
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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 ......
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Connect with nature while surrounded by the beautiful Rocky and Caribou Mountains, BC, Canada
***we are always on the lookout for a person ( end of august through September) who loves cooking in particular and who would, as part of the exchange, like to help create fresh healthy dishes from scratch. Lots of ingredients here! ;-D. New ......
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Looking for horse lovers to help on our ranch in Pritchard , BC, Canada
We are a horse ranch. We drive and train draft horses, light horses and miniature horses We have been hosting for many years. We teach people and horses how to drive. Our days are full working with horses and lots of time to go for a horseback ride ......
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Inspire trails, a unique trail riding ranch in Kelowna, BC, Canada
We are a unique, small trail riding ranch in Kelowna in beautiful BC. We rescue and rehabilitate horses and give them a new lease of life. We love sharing our passion with our guests by providing them a safe and unforgettable horse ride through ......
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Help us with the home and garden on Thetis Island, Gulf Islands, Canada
We have a large waterfront property that needs some extra hands First where we live: Thetis Island is the most central and accessible Island in the the Gulf Islands which are located between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia. We have 5 ......
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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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House/pet sit in Nanaimo, Canada
We live in Nanaimo, British Columbia on Vancouver Island and have a house located in Departure Bay. We have a lovely home with 1 dog (Coco) and 2 cats (Weasley and Millie). I work full-time as a midwife and my husband is retired. He originally comes ......
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Watch the humpback, and orca whales near my house and join us in Galiano, BC, Canada
===== Potential cat sitting on certain dates ===== Gardening experience an asset. Camper van stay available in summer. I am an Chinese Medicine Pratitioner and herbalist with a large herbal and food garden. I live on the amazingly beautiful ......
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Learn about organic farming methods in Oliver, BC, Canada
We are a certified organic family run farm located in Oliver, BC in the sunny south Okanagan valley. Although we need Workawayers help, we hope for an honest and cultural exchange, and for you to leave with a recommendation for others to come. Our ......
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Learn about permaculture in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Hello Workaways! A special update for you this July 13th, 2025: Our leased land has been for sale for over a year, putting us in a time of great uncertainty, but now it has sold! The new people have allowed us to stay and continue farming, so we a ......
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Winter activities- ski, sled, skate, hike in Salmon Arm BC, Canada
We are on 10 secluded acres surrounded by hiking trails and not far from skiing, disc golf, recreation centre, and town - just a short $2- bus ride to town, or 45min -1 hour walk Town always has music somewhere - coffee houses, karaoke, concerts, ......
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Enjoying the amazing wildlife and nature on Northern Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Winter Host Update – Seeking Social Media + Garden/Farm Help I may be able to host one Workawayer over the winter, ideally someone mature and independent. Please note that this is not the best season to explore the area — it’s rainy, stormy, and ......
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Join our family of four in beautiful Chilliwack, BC, Canada
We are a family of 5 and 1 cat living in Chilliwack, BC, Canada located just 1 hour away from Vancouver. Hi, I'm Host Dad, James, along with Enora(host Mom) and our 3 kids: London (15), Hunter (10) & Indiana (8). Also, Toulouse our cat whos more ......
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Lend me a hand with my twins near Vancouver in BC, Canada
**Currently looking for Jan 2026 onward** I am a single mother of 10 year old twins and I am home alone with them for half the week. I share custody with their father. I would love to have company and help with them. You will not be alone with them ......
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