Experience sustainable coastal living in Victoria, Canada

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  Description

  We are revamping our garden to grow more of our own food and are looking for a single or couple to help out 3 hours a day 5 days a week.
  
  We live in an amazing location a 10 minute walk to the ocean and the same distance to downtown Victoria on a quiet street with a view of the Olympic Mountains and ocean. You can attend free music and events at government house - 5 minutes away and browse the Saturday market just down the street for beautiful flowers, vegetables and local crafts.
  
  We are a recently retired couple who love to travel - most recently we spent 5 weeks in Japan.we also have travelled to Vietnam, Thailand, many countries in Europe and Cuba. We also love cycling (year round) and camping (summer).
  
  Victoria is a ferry ride away from Vancouver and Seattle if you are looking for city life and a 4 hour bus ride from Tofino for surfing and amazing beaches. Lots of camping, hiking close by and a great cycling network with protected bike lanes (we have spare bikes). Victoria hosts many free festivals throughout the years and has a pretty good music scene.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Culture

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Jardinage

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Livres

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Nature

  

  Randonnée

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Camping

  

  Plage
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  You can join us cycling, swimming, picnicking generally enjoying the lovely summertime on the west coast of Canada. Victoria is home to many festivals and community events that you can also join us at.
  
  I can also teach you how to make sour dough bread, fresh pasta and fresh pizza dough. We can cook and share meals together - joining us as part of the family.
  
  We can also teach you the key points of natural gardening including how to prune trees, organically manage insects that try to eat our vegetables and the different types of plants and flowers that can grow in Victoria.
  
  English language instruction is also available as Don is a former english teacher.

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  Aide

  We would like someone(s) to work with us on the building and expanding our garden. You will need to be able to do some lifting, digging, weeding etc

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  You will have your own bedroom with a queen bed and large closet. Our home has 2 full bathrooms.
  
  We are omnivores but can easily cook vegetarian meals.
  
  We are a non-smoking home, moderate alcohol consumption is ok. There isn’t space for extra guests/visitors in your room.

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  Autres infos...

  Victoria is close to Vancouver if you are looking for city life and about 4 hours from Tofino for surfing and amazing beaches. Lots of camping, hiking close by and a great cycling network with protected bike lanes.

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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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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

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