Join our family at a friendly lakeside city and experience what life in Ontario is like in Barrie, Canada

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  Description

  We’re a warm Canadian family in Barrie, Ontario, a friendly lakeside city just 1 hour from Toronto (easy by GO Train). Barrie has beaches, cafés, nature trails, a beautiful waterfront, and it’s close to ski hills like Blue Mountain, Horseshoe Valley, and Mount St. Louis. In summer we do lake days; in winter we do skiing; and year-round there are parks, markets, and cute small towns to explore.
  
  At home we speak English, and also Russian, so you’ll hear a cozy bilingual mix. I’m a stay-at-home mom, and my husband works remotely in tech, so there’s always a calm, supportive adult presence around. We love creative play with our toddler, simple cooking, and little family adventures. You’re welcome to join us on outings, including occasional trips into Toronto.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Architecture

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Jardinage

  

  Langues

  

  Musique

  

  Arts du spectacle

  

  Photographie

  

  Ferme

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Culture

  

  Films et télé

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Technologie

  

  Vie en van

  

  Vidéographie

  

  Montagne

  

  Voile / bateau

  

  Nature

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Sports nautiques

  

  Sports d’hiver

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Randonnée

  

  Fitness

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Camping

  

  Plage

  

  Sports d'aventure
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  You’ll experience real Canadian family life while also getting a mix of cultures. We speak both English and Russian at home, so you’ll naturally pick up bits of each. We love sharing food, stories, and daily routines, and you’re welcome to join us for family outings, walks by the lake, local markets, or even occasional day trips into Toronto.
  
  Barrie has a friendly community with events, cafés, art spaces, and nature everywhere. We’re happy to help you explore the area, connect with locals, and experience what life in Ontario is really like. We also enjoy learning about other cultures, so we’re excited to hear about your traditions, language, food, and experiences too.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  We’re looking for someone friendly, gentle, and good with young children. The help is light and very family-oriented:
  • Playing with our toddler while one of us cooks/showers
  • Tidying shared spaces (toys, dishes, light kitchen clean-up)
  • Light meal prep (chopping veggies, simple tasks)
  • Joining us for walks or activities if you want
  • Basic help around the house to keep things smooth
  
  About 3–4 hours a day, 5 days a week. Clear expectations, no heavy cleaning, no stressful duties.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Russe: Courant
  Français: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
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  Hébergement

  You would have a comfortable private bedroom with a queen-sized bed, a separate entrance overlooking the backyard, fast Wi-Fi, and full access to our shared spaces in our cozy home. We are peaceful, respectful, and want you to feel welcome — but also free to enjoy your own space. Barrie is walkable and well-connected, making it easy to explore the lakefront, nature trails, ski resorts, Nordic spas, and Toronto.
  
  We provide three meals a day as part of the exchange. We usually cook family-style meals at home — simple, wholesome food with fresh ingredients — and you're welcome to join us for shared meals when schedules line up. When we’re unable to eat together, you’ll have full access to the kitchen, fridge space, and ingredients so you can prepare your own meals. We’re happy to discuss preferences, dietary needs, and favourite dishes once you arrive so we can make the experience enjoyable for everyone.

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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

  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Cet hôte a dit qu’il acceptait les personnes voyageant avec un animal.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

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