Enjoy an experience with the locals in a family home in Whistler, Canada

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  Description

  Hi I'm an active recreationalist living in Whistler BC most of the last 40 years, a guy in his 60s with a dual nationality family.
  My wife is currently away looking after her terminally ill Mum. I have 2 daughters in their 20s, 1 living in Australia, 1 here with me now but leaving the country end of September. There might be some family or friends coming to visit or help out as well.
  My project (s) are varied & ongoing! I am recovering from concussion & have a few other well earned infirmities. The main goal is helping me transition from summer to winter; putting away summer gear including 2 travel trailers, garden gear, house work, getting in firewood, dog walking etc.
  Must like dogs, We have a dog I need a hand with. Tokum is an older smallish Aussie Labradoodle, non shedding & hypoallergenic & loves to hang out, walk in the woods (or anywhere.)
  We also have an older cruising sailboat that needs seasonal transitioning & maintenance as well. She is moored up the BC coast & requires a ferry to access, chance of a cruise or at least a kayak, paddle board or swim in the ocean. Sighting whales &other wildlife is a definite possibility.
  Whistler is a fantastic, beautiful place to live & visit, I have been coming here since a kid, before it was a ski resort. This whole Sea to Sky area is packed with all kinds of recreational, social & cultural opportunities & lots of mountains, glaciers, lakes & rivers & wildlife.
  We live in a wooded residential area about 2.5 kl from the tourist village & ski lifts, a short ride on a local bus, there is a stop a few minutes walk from our house. We live in a comfy ski chalet with a wood burning stove & views of the mountains. Use of a bike can be arranged. From our house its 5 to 10 minutes walk to a local grocery store, coffee shops, restaurant/pub & a public recreation centre with a gym, ice rink (they rent skates!), pool, courts, sauna, hot tubs & lots of classes

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Vie en van

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Culture

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Photographie

  

  Arts du spectacle

  

  Musique

  

  Histoire

  

  Jardinage

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Livres

  

  Art et design

  

  Animaux

  

  Sports d’hiver

  

  Sports nautiques

  

  Voile / bateau

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Nature

  

  Montagne

  

  Randonnée

  

  Fitness

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Camping

  

  Plage

  

  Sports d'aventure
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  I have traveled quite a bit & like sharing/learning about people & places. I have had many varied jobs & businesses; ski instructor, guide, charter sailboat skipper, ski/sport shop owner, lodge manager, construction worker, tree planting camp operations, ship worker, bartender, income tax preparer!
  Have a Hospitality & Tourism Management degree, including Chef training & was owner operator of an event/catering company.
  Would have no problem with a Vegan or vegetarian housemate if you participate in shopping/preparing. I can teach &/or learn from you as well!

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  Aide

  I will often be working with you or usually close by. Some tasks you will be on your own. Some of the work is moderately physical but any fairly fit gal or guy without major disabilities will be able to handle it. No special skills required prior as I will teach as needed. Attitude is everything! The ability to drive would be helpful but defiantly not required. I am self employed & have a home office & usually work 3 or 4 hours a day, no set hours or days

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  cozy chalet in a wooded residential area, a comfortable private room with double bed & desk, internet, fully furnished, bathroom next door, might be shared
  
  I would enjoy sharing meals with a guest but I dine away from my home a few times a week. How we approach this depends a bit on the wishes & dietary habits of the person. Because they are staying in a world class 4 season resort with many things to do most of my stays are not home much when not working.

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  Autres infos...

  Lots of recreation, social & cultural events in the Whistler area. some house rules; no smoking or drugs, loud music. no visitors with out prior approval. Whistler has good, cheap local buses. Extensive paved trail network for walking or riding around the town. Honestly 1000s of kilometers hiking & mountain biking trails in the area.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  there is desk in the bedroom, need to be quiet at night, internet is good speed & reliable

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  no camping but you may park a vehicle here, (not legal to live in a van, motorhome or trailer in a residential area in Whistler, a short stay might be possible,

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

  

  Tokum

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