Nestled in nature close to golf, lake, endless trails, town, music events and tennis in Salmon Arm BC Canada

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  Description

  Immerse yourself in the culture of Salmon Arm; the little town on Shuswap Lake, in central B.C. If you love to be close to amenities yet nestled in nature, and enjoy a quiet and peaceful space this might be a place for you....Helpers stay in a separate 3 bedroom self-contained suite with their own kitchen, separate entrance and driveway.
  
  We are on 10 secluded acres surrounded by nature, the mountains and lake - lots of hiking and biking trails, close to town, many musical events, and many outdoor activities. If you have a vehicle, there are 8 other smaller communities within 30 min and about an hour from Kamloops, Kelowna, Revelstoke and Vernon or, take a few days off to explore Banff, Lake Louise, Wells Grey Park, the Rocky Mountains - we are pretty central. Buses from airports, surrounding cities & provinces include: e-Bus and Rider Express or try your luck with Pop-a-ride or Ride Share Facebook pages.
  
  We welcome reliable, enthusiastic helpers that enjoy working, and are interested in creating lovely garden spaces, yard work, DIY, handyman jobs, renovations.......so much to choose from.
  More details below or, share your specialized skill.
  
  Our property is within walking distance or short bus ride to town, theatres, recreation centre with pool and gym, tennis courts, mountain biking and disc golf.
  For golf enthusiasts, the Salmon Arm 18 hole Championship course (and 9 hole) is just at the back of our 10 acres. There are two other 18 hole courses very close.
  
  Everything is either within walking distance, a $2 bus ride, or use a bike available to you. If you do have a car, there are many smaller towns within 30 min. to explore.
  
  Tons of information and details below. We want you to have a really good idea as to what Salmon Arm and our property has to offer.
  
  Your cultural experience will primarily be immersing yourself in outdoor sports, community events, exploring nature on trails or at the lake or, enjoying the MANY musical events - jazz nights, Wednesdays- Music on the Wharf, local music venues such as Night Cafe, monthly live music dances, Kareoke Canadian style (maybe shoot some pool ? )
  
  Here at the property, we do organic gardening and companion planting. We gather what nature provides for healing, eating, making teas, tinctures and drying for future use. Food preservation includes fermenting, drying, canning, and freezing.
  
  YOUR LIVING SPACE
  Helpers rooms are located on the lower-ground-level of the house. Helpers have their own private entrance, bathroom and driveway. (we are upstairs). It is a complete self-contained suite downstairs (approx 1200 sq.ft) so you will have access to a full kitchen to prepare your meals also a living room, dining room AND piano.
  Laundry facilities are downtown.
  
  More info below under accommodation section.
  
  Sadly, due to allergies, we cannot have pets, smokers, or vaping - of any kind on the property.
  
  WHAT IS THERE TO DO HERE IN SALMON ARM??
  Salmon Arm has been referred to as the music capital of BC.,
  There are weekly Jazz concerts - entry by donation, coffee houses in Salmon arm and small outline communities, monthly dances, karaoke, and bands in pubs. Wednesdays on the Wharf has live outdoor music on the lake, take a picnic. It is a huge hit!
  
  There are lovely walking trails all the way into town - about 45-60 min stroll. We are next to Little Mountain Park with many beautiful forested trails for easy hiking. To the top, is a 15-20 min easy walk with views of all of Salmon Arm and Shuswap Lake.
  
  Chances are, you won't get to walk all the trails Salmon Arm has to offer, - there are so many. Search online for Shuswap Trail Alliance for maps of trails in the area.
  
  Excited to hear all about you. The more we know, the better we can sort out tasks that suit you, and customize your stay. We want you to be happy here.
  
  Feel free, if you want...... don't feel obligated.....to answer the questions below as it will help us to learn a little about you - The more we know about you, the better we can customize your experiences here both helping and how you like to spend your free time.
  
  ** What are your hobbies?
  ** What part of our description sounds enticing to you?
  
  ** In what tasks, or skills, do you feel experienced and confident doing independently?
  
  ** What projects have you accomplished on your own with respect to building and types of tools you have experience with - the more detail the better.
  
  ** How would you like to spend your days off?
  
  ** sorry, no smoking or vaping
  
  Feel free, only if you want.... to share whether you have any medical conditions you feel important for us to know - including allergies or food sensitivities.
  
  ** Do you prefer to do early mornings, or later in the afternoon till evening?
  
  ** Is this your first Workaway experience?
  
  Some helpers come to learn about gardening and homesteading.
  Some helpers come for a free place to stay while exploring, working online, or looking for off-site jobs
  Some helpers come to share their skills and expertise,
  Some come to improve their language skills,
  Some come to 'get some alone time' or meet locals.
  We are curious as to what your reason for being a Workawayer is....as knowing this will help us to enhance your experience .

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Salmon Arm offers many cultural experiences depending on the time of year you are here. Summer months offer events such native Pow Wow's, a couple of rodeos, horse shows, fall exhibitions (fairs), live music, markets, mountain biking events, community gardening events, etc. On the lake there are commercial rentals of boats, sea-doos, kayaks, etc.
  
  Check out: friam.ca to see what is happening around the town.
  Look up: Shuswap Trail Alliance for hiking trails
  
  AND...
  IF you are fortunate enough to be here during our famous music festival - be sure to volunteer for an exceptional experience! Five stages throughout the day and evenings offer Main Stage performers as well as at the barn for those that love to dance and boogie. A variety of music from around the world NOT just blues, although - there is a stage dedicated to those that love blues.
  
  Here on the property, we can share a little about forging, healing 'weeds', food preservation, and gardening,
  
  See below ( in the What Else.... section) for all the festivities an Things To Do, here in the Shuswap for your full immersion into the culture of this Shuswap Lake area.....

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  Aide

  Do you have specialty skills you would prefer to do? The list is endless.
  
  DIY OR HANDYMAN TASKS:
  There is a separate garage/workshop building with an attached 2 bedroom potential living space we are working at to add space for helpers.
  The building has heat and a bathroom - hot water tank needs to be hooked up, and the shower needs finishing, so not quite ready for a workaway space to stay in, but close.
  
  If you prefer, let us know what projects you have done in the past 100% on your own and would like to do - I am sure we can find a project that suits you.
  
  GARDENING
  Always something to do in the gardens if that is what you love to do.
  
  Yard clean up - raking, mowing lawns, etc.
  
  
  YOUR SKILLS: if you have skills you would love to do, pease let us know.
  
  Help is for 5 hours per day - 5 days a week based on arrival date.
  Not included in your 5 hours of work:
  making tea, lunch breaks or being on your phone. No phone use while working.
  
  What are your preferences - and which tasks are you confident on doing 100% on your own.
  
  Organizing a garage sale? Taking photos and posting on marketplace?
  working in the gardens weeding, planting, watering, etc.
  Outdoor help?
  Help around home?
  Yard clean-up ?
  Painting both inside and out?
  General maintenance? repairs?
  Do-it-yourself projects?
  Organizing inside house, or workshop?
  preparing gardens, soil, planting, mowing lawns?
  Mechanical work - Know how to get a tractor running?
  
  We have been hosting travelers since 1995 ( on and off ) and are so appreciative of the many self-motivated, independent workawayers helping us. It has been a fun ride!
  
  OTHER TASKS
  
  We need some dedicated people that love to do a variety of work - especially those that love to be surrounded by nature, and are easy-going, self-motivated, and don't spend their working time on their phones - lol - it is a truth!

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  Helpers rooms are located in our guest suite on the lower-ground-level of the house, with it's own entrance. - and driveway..... (we are upstairs) .
  
  The space is a complete self-contained 1250 square foot suite with large living room, dining room and a kitchen that has all the dishes and appliances - everything you will need to prepare your own meals.
  
  For those interested, there is also a piano you are welcome to play and lots of board games
  
  There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, therefore, you may also be sharing this space with other helpers, unless we have discussed your preference of being alone in the suite, we try to accommodate, best we can.
  Two of the bedrooms will share a bathroom with others, and one bedroom is self-contained.with ensuite.
  
  Laundry facilities are downtown. Many wash their clothes in town and bring back to hang on the clothes racks in the sun.
  
  Over the years, we have found that many love to have the freedom to prepare their own meals. This opportunity also adds to the uniqueness of your stay here.
  
  We do supply a variety of basic foods for each of your meals, and you are free to purchase your own specialty / preferred foods, dairy products, beverages, and meat as those are not supplied.
  
  Expected common consideration for others, is for helpers to clean up after themselves - no maid service provided.
  Your general shared living space includes the living room, entrance, dining room, kitchen and hallway, and everyone must take a bit of time each week to clean the spaces they use. Chores for these areas will be shared amongst all helpers, not just the gals. If all workers pitch in, and do their part, it makes for a much more pleasant place to enjoy.
  
  After each meal, you need to wash, dry, AND put away all your dishes, wipe the countertops and ensure the stove is left clean for others. The kitchen must be kept clean and tidy at all times.

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  Autres infos...

  What to do around town:
  
  There is a bus service in town, and the local bus stop is a 10-15 min. walk from the house. For $2- the Salmon Arm Transit bus will take you to the lake, downtown, to the malls, the beach, cinema, etc.
  
  Hiking and biking all around us.
  
  You can also walk to town along the back roads or take the trails through the woods all the way to town...it is about 40 minute + walk - all down hill, so you might want to take a bus back up!
  
  Bike available for you to use
  
  Beautiful walk out along the wharf or all along the lakeshore right in town.
  
  Closer than walking all the way into town is a large grocery store, (Askews), local pub, (Setters with Karaoke and weekend bands) HOME restaurant.
  Within walking distance is also a 24 hour gym and SASCU Recreation Centre. Small entrance fee to the Recreation Centre includes the use of their indoor swimming pool/hot tub/steam room, and gym.
  Within walking distance is also tennis courts, disc golf course and Salmon Arm 18 hole champion golf course, a 9 hole course as well, with driving ranges - basically a walk out the back, not to mention trails everywhere.
  
  Do a few searches on your computer for:
  
  a). Shuswap Trail Alliance - as it has a website with maps of many surrounding trails and
  group activities.
  
  b). will list all the events here and surrounding small communities! Local n
  news that will give you a good sense as to all the interesting events a whole page of
  community events. They also have a fb page.
  
  c) Tuesdays movie entrance theatres only $6- at the Salmar Theatre. We also have a live
  theatre where locals perform plays, etc.
  
  Weekly Karaoke in 3 of the pubs, all have websites, food and cheap Happy Hours:
  
  - The Hideaway Pub, Happy Hours, entertainment and karaoke on Thursdays.
  -The Salmon Arm Legion with Free pool, shuffleboard and Karaoke, limited kitchen
  - Barley Station brew pub
  - The Brixx in Prestige Inn on the lakeshore
  The waterfront Prestige hotel also has a $10- burger night on Thursdays, and many places have Happy Hour drinks and appies from 2-5pm & $10 Wings in various pubs.
  
  The Night Cafe
  ~ is a fun little bar/cafe/art studio with drawing/painting lessons/ food & pizza. It is also known as Meikle Studio,
  This unique place attracts artists and musicians and often has entertainment.
  Go for coffee/drinks/meet locals or, book a painting lesson.
  
  Art Gallery
  - once a month they host an open house where they introduce the artist of the month and offer snacks and drinks, sometimes a small little sing-along happens around the grand piano afterwards.
  
  Also….
  Bowling Alley,
  Disc golf park is free
  Casino with restaurant and bingo.
  Smaller shopping malls
  Gyms
  Indoor pool, hot tub and gym all in one very reasonable price at the SASCU recreation Centre, and yup can walk there.
  
  GETTING AROUND
  To downtown Salmon Arm is a 7 min drive.
  Our town is within a 15 – 25 min drive to approx. 8 other small communities to explore with beaches, rivers, waterfalls, skiing and hiking trails.
  
  Reiterating....in summary :
  Salmon Arm sits on the edge of Shuswap Lake, surrounded by mountains, with endless hiking and biking trails. Close to ski hills... We are in the country yet a 5 min drive from town, or 40 min. walk.
  
  We are on the city bus route so getting to town is easy -
  'e-bus' will bring you to Salmon Arm from the Coast, Alberta, or airports - check out e-bus online for schedule and pricing.
  There is also another bus service from coast and Alberta , but reviews state pricing are not great.
  
  We are next to Little Mountain Park with beautiful forested trails for easy hiking. The top, is a 10 min walk, very easy, with views of all of Salmon Arm as well as the vastness of Shuswap Lake.
  
  Thank you for taking the time to read my profile, should you feel like I should be a fit for you I will very much look forward to meeting you :) Be sure to email or call with all your questions. Happy Travelling.
  
  Thank you for taking the time to read my profile, should you feel like I should be a fit for you I will very much look forward to meeting you :) Be sure to email or call with all your questions. I am always open to alternative PRE-ARRANGED experience, just let me know your thoughts prior to arriving, if possible and Happy Travelling.

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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

  We do hook up to the internet for our helpers, otherwise we don't particularly need it. The internet service is good. We ask that helpers do not use their cell phones while working but if you have important calls to make, we will adjust your break time accordingly. Texting or talking on phone are not considered part of the 5 hour workday. We have one very old, small dashound dog with separation anxiety so always with me

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Lots of room if you prefer to park your camper van here.

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