Kelsey & Stephen

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Activities we are interested in:

We love caring for animals, guiding tours, and helping with cooking or projects. Passionate about nature, eco-living, and outdoor adventures like hiking, sledding, and exploring new cultures.

Description

Hello! We are Kelsey & Stephen, an adventurous and positive couple passionate about nature, animals, and meeting inspiring people along the way.

We love spontaneous adventures, immersing ourselves in different cultures, and exploring the beauty of the world around us. We’re quick learners, adaptable, and always excited to gain new skills and experiences. Over the past months, we’ve worked in various seasonal roles—from hospitality (FOH, barista, housekeeping, cook) to outdoor jobs like dog sledding tours in the Canadian Arctic—handling extreme weather conditions and thriving in challenging environments.

Kelsey has a background as a Health & Pet Nutrition Coach, which grew her love for animal care and wellness. This journey deepened her connection to nature and sustainable living.

Stephen worked for 8 years as a Web & Mobile Development Manager before deciding to leave the office life and embrace a new lifestyle focused on discovery, adventure, and meaningful connections. Since arriving in Canada on a Working Holiday Visa, he has developed skills in guiding tours, animal care, and outdoor survival.

We both share a love for wildlife, outdoor activities, and hard work in all conditions—whether it’s feeding and training dogs at -30°C, building projects, gardening, or welcoming guests.

We look forward to connecting with like-minded people, helping wherever we can, and creating great memories together!

Interests

Books

Art & design

Winter sports

Yoga / Wellness

Self development

Sustainability

Van life

Team sports

Photography

Pets

Outdoor activities

Nature

Languages

Mountain

Hiking

Fitness

Farming

DIY & crafts

Culture

Cooking & food

Camping

Beach

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Eco Projects

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

House & pet sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

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Able to teach about:  

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

- Animal Care & Handling, experienced with sled dogs in extreme Arctic conditions
- Tour Guiding & Guest Interaction, guided kicksledding and dog sled tours
- Hospitality & Housekeeping, worked as housekeeper, barista, and server
- Cooking & Kitchen Assistance, Experience as a cook in a lodge environment, managing meal prep and assisting in busy kitchens
- Outdoor Work & Physical Labor, Comfortable with building projects, snow shoveling, gardening, wood chopping, and other hands-on tasks
- Language Skills, English (fluent) and French (fluent)

Age

28 & 35

What else ...

TrustedHousesitters account:
https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/house-and-pet-sitters/canada/ontario/burnstown/l/5994961/?
Instagram travel account: @stephensomewhere
Interview for a french media in Yellowknife, Canada
https://mediastenois.ca/francophonie/2025/03/30/des-lignes-de-code-aux-pistes-glacees/

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  Special dietary requirements