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Join us in the outdoors in Kingston, Canada

I live 25 minutes from Kingston on 10 acres with a large garden and a few animals. I have on-going projects throughout the year but mainly focusing on preparing for my annual September garden party. Nearly all the food for the 100 guests comes from ......

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Burgeoning Farm and Nature Education Centre near Honeywood, Canada

We’re inviting thoughtful, engaged people to join us on the land for the growing season and take part in a small, intentional community rooted in care, cooperation, meaningful work, and connection to nature. In exchange for your help with a variety ......

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Help around my historic home and explore Ottawa, Canada

I am a teacher living in a vibrant community close to downtown Ottawa. My cat and I live in a 106 year old 3 bedroom home. I speak three languages (English, French, and Dutch), and love to travel, meet new people, and learn about the world. I am a ......

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Be part of everyday family life on a welcoming Ontario hobby farm in Peterborough, Canada

Welcome to our home on 45 acres of peaceful agricultural land near Peterborough, Ontario — a beautiful part of the Kawartha Lakes region and an easy trip from Toronto. We’re a family who loves nature, movement, animals, and meaningful connection. ......

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Join our Canadian/Australian family farm near Tillsonburg, Canada

Welcome to our family farm in beautiful Oxford County, Ontario! We are a third-generation farming family living and working together on our 100-acre rural farm, located just outside Tillsonburg. Our farm is a former Tobacco farm and is now home to ......

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Share our family life and learn about indigenous culture and perspectives in Muncey, Canada

🌿 Volunteer Opportunity on a Healing Homestead (First Nations Land – Ontario, Canada) We welcome respectful, community-minded individuals to spend time on our peaceful ranch located on a First Nations reservation in Ontario, Canada. This land holds ......

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Learn about a family hobby farm life near Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Hello! I'm a retired truck driver. I grew up in the suburbs of a major city but really my life should have started in the country! Country girl at heart. My husband is still behind the wheel after 38 years in the industry, though these days he ......

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Meet people from different cultures in Palmer Rapids, Ontario, Canada

We would much rather get a short message from you with spelling mistakes and bad grammar than a long letter written by AI. 😌 Our camp is located on the most beautiful lake with incredible views . We have many staff on site. During July we host ......

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Help with animals in Centreville, Ontario, Canada

A small family hobby farm in rural Canada run by an older gay couple and Mother/in-law. Looking for help with chores, gardens and animal care around our homestead. Only 2 hours away from Ottawa (Canada's capital.) Most guests stay 2 weeks; with ......

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Join our family and explore the Greater Toronto Area, ON, Canada

Update for July and August **Need Workawayer in Calgary in July 2026** must be an experienced driver with a Valid driving license. Preferred female workawayer. We are planning for a Trip to CALGARY and surrounding areas in JULY-AUGUST. Thank you ......

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Stay with our large family in the countryside between Montreal and Ottawa, Canada

We are a large family with lots of adult children living nearby as well as 39 young grandchildren. The head of the household is handicapped. We love people. We are protestant (Reformed Presbyterian) and have people friendly dogs. We are located half ......

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Learn sustainable living practices in Tehkummah, Canada

Victor & Nadya are dedicated to sustainable living practices - organic gardening, natural building, and holistic medicine (herbalism and homeopathy). We live on Manitoulin Island, Ontario on 112 acres of land (mostly forest). We have large gardens ......

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Help us with a handy project on our log home in Toronto, ON, Canada

Summrer 2026 Update: We need help with renovating our new (to us) log home. It is a solid unique home in Barrie, north of Toronto in desperate need of updating. Our projects are numerous. We are a quiet couple who enjoy the company of travelers and ......

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Welcoming nature lovers to learn about gardening and enjoy a slow paced life in rural Ontario, Canada

***I don’t operate business and just asking for help with gardening, community cultural event and home DIY*** 日本語のみの人も歓迎します🎵 I love this peaceful rural land surrounded by trees . Perfect for camping, having bonfire, outdoor cooking, yoga , ......

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Come help out near Algonquin Park, Canada

A Canadian experience with nature a great place to eat healthily and get outdoors in Ontario, Canada

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Lake house living in Whitewater Region, ON, Canada

We are a semi retired couple who currently live in Ottawa. the capital city of Canada. Creating a retirement home 1 hr. west of Ottawa in Whitewater Region, on a lake. It is our private home. We need a small bit of help finishing interior of home ......

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Help at our farm, an organic permaculture farm in Eastern Ontario, Canada

WHO WE ARE We are a semi retired professional couple welcoming Work-away helpers as singles or a couple to our property. We're in the process of integrating permaculture design principles and ethics on our property whit an aim towards sustainable ......

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Experience living off-grid in a rural setting, Ontario, Canada

I live in an off-grid, straw bale house on 15 acres (6 hectares) of land in the country just outside of the small town of Buckhorn, Ontario. I designed and built the house myself (I actually had lots of help from volunteers to build it). It has a ......

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Learn about community living and exchange cultures in Toronto, Canada

=============== Update June 15, 2026. We have space for one person July 15 to Aug 30. We are likely full for Sept. =============== Space that may be available is: a small loft room that is accessible by a short ladder or our yoga room loft bed. And ......

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Language exchange and outdoor projects outside of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

I live on a waterfront home on a private lake in rural Sudbury, Ontario, and on some of the oldest rock on earth. My vision is to create a home and community space that runs counter to grind culture: a refuge for people who want to slow down, ......

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