Outdoor family: join our four active kids in the forests, lakes and mountains of beautiful British Columbia, Canada
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: 20 juil. 2025
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Laissé par le workawayer (Katharina) pour l'hôte
I had the pleasure to spent 5 amazing weeks during fall with this family and it is hard to put into words how thankful I am for the time I had with them!
My work was basically keeping the kitchen tidy and clean, helping with the laundry and playing with the kids (which didn't feel like work tbh...) The kids are so welcoming and made it very easy
… read more for me to settle in.
I had a bedroom and my own bathroom in the basement which was very comfortable!
I also had a bike that I could use to go around (it takes 15 Minutes to downtown). Chilliwack has a very fancy downtown area with nice cafés (I definitely recomend "smoking guns") and lot's of thrift stores.
Some of my highlights were:
- helping Kylie on her field trips
- playing soccer with the boys in the garden
- celebrating thanksgiving
- lot's of fantastic hikes (one time we climbed up a creek which was so much fun!!)
- watching America's got talent with them (still don't think that the dog guy should have won...)
- making German dinner for them (potatoe salad and cheese Spätzle)
- evenings in the hot and cold tub
- walks by the river
- watching lot's of cool movies together
- helping Marc with some trailbuilding
- playing games with Mikaya
...
I could go on but than this feedback would get too long ;)
I am just thankful that I got to experience the Canadian family life with them and that they made my first month in Canada so easy and unforgetable!
I miss you guys and I hope I'll see you again one day!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Kate) pour l'hôte
Marc, Kylie and the kids made sure that I had a better time than I could have ever imagined. From the start Marc was always very responsive regarding communication and made sure that the arrangements were all organised so I felt very comfortable.
The whole family were incredibly welcoming to me and invited me along to lots of activities and
… read more events with friends which allowed me to meet lots of lovely people! I was also very lucky to join the family on their summer camping trip which was such a fun experience. The kids were all fun, enthusiastic and great to chat to from the start - I had a great time playing with them!
They made sure I had everything I needed and my room/bathroom downstairs was lovely (and very nice and cool in the summer!). Marc also made sure there was a bike which I could use and took me kayaking a few times which was great. Kylie made a real effort to ensure that she had foods in which I liked which I really appreciated.
In terms of my responsibilities, I helped to keep on top of laundry, keep the kitchen tidy and look after the kids at certain times. This was all super manageable and seemed very minimal in return for the great experience that I had with their family!
This was my first Workaway but I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend visiting this family if you can! I had an amazing time baking with the kids, playing outside and reading stories, and also had a fab time meeting lots of the family’s friends. I had the opportunity to see and do so much whilst I was with them and have left with so many amazing memories - thank you!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Elsbeth) pour l'hôte
To stay with Marc, Kylie and the Kids was the best decision for my Canada adventure.
I had great five weeks with this lovely and funny family. I could participate on a Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner, had a good time with trick-or-treating at Halloween and they took me to many special places in and around Chilliwack.
I learned how much fun
… read more mountainbiking is and that the Lego Movies are really hilarious. ;)
The Kids are so heartwarming and I had an amazing time having them around.
In this five weeks I felt like a part of the family and I am very thankful for everything they gave to me.
Thank you for everything!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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A trip to Vancouver Island.
Workawayer doing trail maintenance.
kayaking on the Fraser River
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Laissé par le workawayer (Katharina) pour l'hôte
I had the pleasure to spent 5 amazing weeks during fall with this family and it is hard to put into words how thankful I am for the time I had with them!
My work was basically keeping the kitchen tidy and clean, helping with the laundry and playing with the kids (which didn't feel like work tbh...) The kids are so welcoming and made it very easy
… read more for me to settle in.
I had a bedroom and my own bathroom in the basement which was very comfortable!
I also had a bike that I could use to go around (it takes 15 Minutes to downtown). Chilliwack has a very fancy downtown area with nice cafés (I definitely recomend "smoking guns") and lot's of thrift stores.
Some of my highlights were:
- helping Kylie on her field trips
- playing soccer with the boys in the garden
- celebrating thanksgiving
- lot's of fantastic hikes (one time we climbed up a creek which was so much fun!!)
- watching America's got talent with them (still don't think that the dog guy should have won...)
- making German dinner for them (potatoe salad and cheese Spätzle)
- evenings in the hot and cold tub
- walks by the river
- watching lot's of cool movies together
- helping Marc with some trailbuilding
- playing games with Mikaya
...
I could go on but than this feedback would get too long ;)
I am just thankful that I got to experience the Canadian family life with them and that they made my first month in Canada so easy and unforgetable!
I miss you guys and I hope I'll see you again one day!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Kate) pour l'hôte
Marc, Kylie and the kids made sure that I had a better time than I could have ever imagined. From the start Marc was always very responsive regarding communication and made sure that the arrangements were all organised so I felt very comfortable.
The whole family were incredibly welcoming to me and invited me along to lots of activities and
… read more events with friends which allowed me to meet lots of lovely people! I was also very lucky to join the family on their summer camping trip which was such a fun experience. The kids were all fun, enthusiastic and great to chat to from the start - I had a great time playing with them!
They made sure I had everything I needed and my room/bathroom downstairs was lovely (and very nice and cool in the summer!). Marc also made sure there was a bike which I could use and took me kayaking a few times which was great. Kylie made a real effort to ensure that she had foods in which I liked which I really appreciated.
In terms of my responsibilities, I helped to keep on top of laundry, keep the kitchen tidy and look after the kids at certain times. This was all super manageable and seemed very minimal in return for the great experience that I had with their family!
This was my first Workaway but I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend visiting this family if you can! I had an amazing time baking with the kids, playing outside and reading stories, and also had a fab time meeting lots of the family’s friends. I had the opportunity to see and do so much whilst I was with them and have left with so many amazing memories - thank you!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Elsbeth) pour l'hôte
To stay with Marc, Kylie and the Kids was the best decision for my Canada adventure.
I had great five weeks with this lovely and funny family. I could participate on a Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner, had a good time with trick-or-treating at Halloween and they took me to many special places in and around Chilliwack.
I learned how much fun
… read more mountainbiking is and that the Lego Movies are really hilarious. ;)
The Kids are so heartwarming and I had an amazing time having them around.
In this five weeks I felt like a part of the family and I am very thankful for everything they gave to me.
Thank you for everything!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Paula) pour l'hôte
Staying with this family was my first Workaway experience ever and it was definitely a great one! Both, Kylie and Marc, are incredible kind, giving and caring people with big hearts. I also really enjoyed spending time with Ty, Zeke, Levi and Mikaya. They all are energetic, funny and likable children, so caring for them actually didn’t feel like
… read more work at all. I loved talking with Ty about Harry Potter, laughing in the car with Zeke, playing Pokémon with Levi and singing Baby Shark to Mikaya over and over again!
Doing the laundry and keeping the kitchen as clean as possible is also a part of the work but that’s it. I could go on bike-rides or walks by myself almost everyday and enjoyed the beautiful area. But Kylie and Marc showed me around too so I saw waterfalls, lakes, forests and I met some of their friends and family which I enjoyed a lot!
All in all it was a great experience for me and I would highly recommend staying with them.
I miss you guys, take care!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Merel1994) pour l'hôte
My stay with Marc, Kylie and the kids was my second Workaway experience and I couldn’t have asked for better hosts to explore the Fraser Valley with. They know the best spots around Chilliwack! The communication with Marc beforehand was really good too. The boys welcomed me into their home with the cutest drawings they’d put on my bed. I stayed
… read more for just under a month in February/March and there was still quite a bit of snow/ice. Marc and Kylie are very positive and the kids are very active so there is always something going on! I loved drawing with Ty, Zeke and Levi and spending time with Mikaya (she dances to every tune you will put on and it’s the cutest thing!) I babysat a lot of evenings and the kids made it pretty easy for me and loved their bedtime stories. I didn’t really have any experience with babysitting babies, but Mikaya is a super easy and happy child. Furthermore, I took care of the laundry and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy throughout the day, but I had plenty of free time too. You will have the whole basement to yourself with a living area, private bathroom and really comfortable and cosy bedroom.
Kylie is a great cook and ever since I’ve had her homemade cheesecake I have cheesecake cravings regularly! I’m super grateful Marc taught me how to kayak on the river nearby and Cultus Lake. He also took me out skiing three times which was absolutely amazing! I was also welcome to join them on countless outdoor adventures around Chilliwack, like kayaking on Cultus Lake, on the river, walking various parks and exploring the forest where Marc builds trails and Kylie organises field trips.
They have a bike you can use to go to downtown or (when the weather is nice) the Fraser River. They also have a music/play room including ukuleles, a guitar and a piano!
Even though the family is used to having workawayers around, they are still super appreciative of the work you do for them! I can’t thank them enough for taking me on so many outings and involving me in their lives.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Lauriane) pour l'hôte
As a newcomer to workaway I couldn’t have asked for a better first experience! Arriving absolutely not knowing what to expect, I left the house so grateful for their hospitality and full of special memories.
The house was always alive with fun loving kids and parents alike who were keen to play new games, discover new things or teach me English
… read more :wink:. I really enjoyed being part of the family and never found my ‘work’ to be a chore. As other workawayers said, it’s exactly as if you’re invited into someone else’s home; you will help appreciatively. And even if it was my task to clean the kitchen or do the laundry, the parents were always thankful and I really appreciated it.
Additionally, where family is situated in the Fraser Valley is a gorgeous region and there’s always lots to do! I learnt how to build trails, kayaked on sunny January days and discovered many nice spots all thanks to the family who took me everywhere with them!
Personally it was so enriching to discover a new culture and to discuss how we cook and live in our different countries. I left their house more open-minded and inspired about how to raise kids in our modern society and I’m sure I’ll keep these takeaways for my whole life!
A huge thanks to the family, hope we’ll see each other again!!
Lau
Laissé par le workawayer (Laura) pour l'hôte
I spent the month of July with the Greidanus family and I will never forget It! It was my first workaway experience and I had such a good time. I still think about them very often. The kids are so nice, and the baby mikaya is just awesome. I used to stay with the boys some mornings when their parents were working, I used to help with the kitchen,
… read more etc. but i didnt feel like I was working, I was just doing the same things I would do at home or at a friend's home if I spent some days with them.
I am very grateful I met them and I wish them all the best. Thank you once again family !!!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Maike) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Marc, Kylie, Ty, Zeke, Levi and Mikaya for 3 weeks in march. It was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have had a better start for my trip. All of you were so kind and lovely, I really felt like a part of the family.
I helped with keeping the kitchen clean, doing laundry and babysitting the kids. It was fun to play with the
… read more boys and I also liked babysitting little Mikaya, because she is such a happy baby.
We did lots of great trips around Chilliwack, like skiing, kayaking, visiting Vancouver and trailscouting in the community forest.
I also had the chance to meet many friends of the family and Marc's parents, they were lovely.
Thank you so much for the great time and for so many new experiences! I will miss you all!
Take careVous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Laurianne) pour l'hôte
C'était mon premier voyage seule et au Canada et j'ai adoré ! Marc, Kylie et leurs enfants sont très accueillant et essayent au maximum de faire découvrir leur région et leur pays. En 5 semaines, pas le temps de s'ennuyer !! Nous sommes allé a la piscine, a la parade de noël, avons fait du vélo , du kayak , des ballades ( le long du fraser, en
… read more foret…). Nous sommes également parti en vacances a Whistler ! J'ai aussi eu l'occasion de me balader seule en vélo, de participer a l'entretien des chemins de randonnée, de rencontrer leurs amis, de faire des décorations et des activités de noel avec les enfants…. Il y a toujours quelque chose a faire quelque soit la météo !
Les 4 enfants sont adorables et se sont très vite habitués a moi !
Mikaya et Levi restent la plus part du temps a la maison. Ty et Zeke sont dans une école française et ont adoré parler français avec moi. Alors amis francophones n'hésitez pas !!
Bref tout était super, je recommande cette famille a 100%, j'en garderai un très bon souvenir a vie ! J'ai adoré le Canada et la vie canadienne
Merci Marc, Kylie, Ty, Zeke, Levi, Mikaya et Niko pour tout et a bientôt j'espere !!!!!
It was my first travel alone and in Canada, and I loved it ! Marc, Kylie and the kids are very welcoming and try to make me discover a lot of things about their region and country. I spent almost 5 weeks with them and I had no time to get bored !! We went to the pool, to Chilliwack's Christmas Parade, we biked, kayaking, had walk (along the fraser river, in the forest…). We also went in Whistler for one week ! I also had time for bike ride and walk by my own, I meet their friends, taked part of their family moments, did christmas decorations and activities with the kids… There are always something to do, even if the weather is bad !
The 4 childs are sweet and became familiar with me easily.
Mikaya and Levi stay at home most of the time. Ty and Zeke are in a french school and they loved speak french with me. So french people, don't hesitate to contact the Greidanus :D
Everythings was perfect and I recommend this family, This trip is gonna be in my mind for all my life ! I really enjoyed Canada and canadian life !
Thanks Marc, Kylie, Ty, Zeke, Levi, Mikaya et Niko for everythings and see you soon !!!!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Membre Workaway) pour l'hôte
Being with the Greidanus Family was one of the most enjoyable things I've done. From the very first day I was part of their family. Marc and Kylie are, like I've learned all canadians are, caring, open-minded and just so sympathic. Ty, Zeke, Levi are very twirly but in a positive way =). I also felt in love with Baby Mikaya even though she
… read more couldn't really talk to me yet (she was 3 weeks when I met her). The boys were also so helpful when I didn't understand everything. For me it wasn't working at all playing with them, taking Niko out or cleaning the kitchen. For me the month I stayed in Chilliwack felt more like being with friends in a beautiful place on earth. If you go to the Greidanus' you can fully enjoy a typical canadian family, who is as adorable as energized =). I miss them a lot and hope we will see each other again one day!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Joana )
We can certainly recommend Joana as a good worker and practical person. She asks a lot of questions, learns her role and does it well. She was great with our kids and they enjoyed spending time with her. She was very independant, explored on her own and made friends easily. Enjoy the rest of your trip Joana!
Laissé par le workawayer (Joana ) pour l'hôte
I had three great weeks with this amazing family - thank you!
Kylie and Marc are really nice hosts, you are feeling welcome in their home right from the beginning and are a part of their family. You can join them in all the nice activities they are doing: they are an active family, doing many outdoor activities, which I really loved - be it going
… read more for hikes, to lakes, kayaking, or seeing one of the beautiful spots around Chilliwack. The region around Chilliwack is really great, there are so many things to see and the nature is very diverse.
Your work will not be too hard, you have to watch the boys from time to time, but all three of them are really lovely and not very complicated. I liked going with them to the forest on the other side of the street (which is also nice for walking or running) or the park. You have to keep the kitchen clean and might have to do some other light household tasks -but really not too much.
You will have your own area in the basement, where you can have time on our own, but in the summer you will probably prefer being in the garden with the great view on the mountains. I had a lot of free time, in which I was able to explore the region on my own. You can reach the city Center in 15 min with the bike, but coming around to other spots without a car might be a bit complicated (as it is everywhere in Canada), but there are some busses.
I can definitely recommend this lovely family to everyone who likes spending time with amazing kids and also likes to be outside and active!
Laissé par le workawayer (Gabriela) pour l'hôte
My Canadian welcoming experience was more than amazing! :heart_eyes:I definitely fall in love with all of them! I stayed with the family almost one month. They are such an excellent example of how should each family run! Kids are smart, polite, knowledgeable and funny! Kylie and Marc give them really nice background, you get a feeling of strong
… read more and loving family. I had enough free time to explore surrounding, they are so energetic, never have been bored!For me it was not only regular volunteering, but an inspiration how to have a happy family life without any materialistic needs, only love and great way of communication!
Thank you! :kissing_heart:Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Eva) pour l'hôte
If you like active kids, hiking, mountain climbing and kayaking, you should stay at the Greidanus'! I stayed there for almost three weeks, and it was awesome. Kylie and Marc are very nice and make sure that everything is okay for you. You will have your own BIG bed, BIG couch, BIG bathroom, and even netflix to relax once the boys are asleep. Ty,
… read more Zeke and Levi are really easy-going children, they are always up for new games, and even baking with you.
After cleaning the kitchen and play with the boys, Marc will be glad to bring you on an adventure. Can be mountain climbing, hiking, kayaking or even going to Costco haha.
My first workaway stay was amazing and I hope I'll be able to see them again!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Ahl) pour l'hôte
The stay with Kylie, Marc, Ty, Zeke, Levi and Niko was just a very nice experience! The family realy knows how to enjoy the live and as I feeling like a part of them I enjoyed my one month stay there also very much!;) So after sleeping in my very nice big bed I wooke up mostly whenever I feeld ready for it and than I had nice fruit muesli and good
… read more coffee for breakfast, after I cleand up the kitchen and than I spend time with the boys playing in the forest ore in the close by park ore in the nice big house;) the boys are very creative and full of great playing ideas and are also good in playing by them self....but ofcourse they love also new input like sportchallanges;) then I could lend the bike to explore the nice
beaches from the fraser river ore go to an hikingtour or kajaktour with Marc;) the dinner with the family is just amazing....nice music, good deliciouse food and special drinks;) than I cleand again the kitchen and sometimes like to watch netflix in myr privat area;) So I can realy recommend to stay with the family!;) thank you very much for the ride to banff, I had a great time in the snow wounderland there!;) I hope to see you one day again!;) best regards from vancouver island, theaVous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Julie & Charlotte) pour l'hôte
What a welcoming family! We spend 3 amazing weeks with this family and loved every second of it! The boys are so much fun to be with, we enjoyed baking cookies together, playing in the backyard or the hot tub. Marc took us trail building and kayaking which were awesome experiences! Kylie was always helpful and supported every idea we came up with.
… read more Both of them were great hosts! We will miss the busy family life we got to know staying with them and especially the boys who, while being occasionally crazy, are lovable and a joy to have around!
Thank you for everything!
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Laissé par le workawayer (Inken) pour l'hôte
I was one month by Kylie, Marc and the Kids. It was my first time to be in a workaway familie and it was awsome. We make many trips and the Kids are really nice and we have so a lot fun. We make activities hiking, kajaing, swimming, birthdays and I went with them to a wedding.
It's never boring with the familie. And the Kids a crazy and good to
… read more handle. It's like be a part of the familie.
I had a awsome time with the familie. I miss it.
When I'm back in Canada, I will come back and see the three boy and kylie and marc again.
Thank you a lot.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Käthe)
Käthe was a pleasure to have around. Very helpful and also independent, she actively engaged with our family, friends and surroundings both with us and on her own. Our boys enjoyed being with her, as did we. I guess it is a good feeling when someone leaves, that you wish they could stay longer. Workaway has been great for our family thus far!
… read more We will miss you Käthe!
Laissé par le workawayer (Käthe) pour l'hôte
Marc, Kylie and their Kids are just amazing! I had the pleasure to spend 3 weeks with the Family and it didn’t become boring at all. You can do a lot of different things in their surrounding. So, if you like to be outside, explore the Beauty of Canada and like to meet a Canadian family, you should go there!
I went to some other “workaway” places
… read more before, but this was definitely my best experience. They took me to awesome hikes, lakes and waterfalls, so that I can´t stop telling everybody how beautiful the nature is.
I spend a lot of time together with the Family and it was fun! Kylie and Marc are very kind, open minded and helpful people. The 3 boys are full of energy, but easy to handle. It makes fun to babysit them. I enjoyed my time so much, that I really don´t want to leave.
My time with you will always be an awesome "Story of my life", that I´ll never forget!
Thank you soo much for the great time! Hope I’ll see you again one day.
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Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lisa Sofia)
Lisa is amazing!
Our boys love her. She is always contributing and takes initiative, doing things without being asked. A hard worker and a fun person, she fit very well into our family.
We miss her already.
Laissé par le workawayer (Lisa Sofia) pour l'hôte
I spent almost two weeks with the Greidanus-family and it was awesome! The boys are so adorable and we had a lot of fun. Marc and Kylie make sure that it is never boring. And there is definitely no lack of adventures! =) I really enjoyed it! Thank you!
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