Off-grid living, permaculture and sailboats on Cape Breton, Canada

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  Description

  Hey there!!
  I'm Cam, currently living the off-grid dream in rural Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. I'm located 10 mins away from the village of St Peter's. I've been with Workaway since 2014 and love its lifestyle. It has allowed me to travel the world while getting to know lovely locals along the way. The plan here is create a sustainable living system whereby I can meet most of my food and water needs, from resources found and/or cultivated on the property and in my experience this only comes from a honest days labour. I've been here for close to six years now and in that time have built a straw bale house as well as rain catchment, solar panel and waste management systems. I work hard and I play hard!! I like to get my hands dirty and my back sweaty cause then that dive into the lake at the end of the day is oh so much sweeter.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Enseignement

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Projets DIY créatifs

  S’occuper des animaux

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Petits travaux d'entretien
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Films et télé

  

  Ferme

  

  Musique

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Photographie

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Animaux

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Voile / bateau

  

  Danse

  

  Plage

  

  Sports nautiques

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Randonnée

  

  Cyclisme
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Travellers wishing to stay with us will learn everything from basic work skills and the use of all types of tools to the set up all types of off-grid living systems. As well, the basics of permaculture, organic gardening and forest management will also be part of our summer work load. Also, I have a PY-24ft sailboat for those wanting to learn how to sail on Canada's largest inland sea. Where I live in Cape Breton is a microcosm unto itself, full of local colour and music.

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  Aide

  This coming summer, I'll have quite a few projects on the go, firstly being maintaining the garden space in order to work towards our goal of food security and sustainability. Secondly, the continuation of forest deadfall clearing in order to provide more fire safety on the property. Other projects will include work on the sailboat (in and out of the water), and general property maintenance, including the upkeep of the solar panel and rain catchment systems. With all these off-grid projects, I’ll be happy to teach those of you interested in their overall set-up and function. Anyone who is able to swing a hammer or dig a hole, is more than welcome!! (Especially those with building, gardening and permaculture experience.)

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant

  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

  I have a slid-in camper, perfect for 2 people and very separate from the main house. While being nestled in the woods, the camper has a propane fridge and stove as well as a comfy sitting area. As a former Workawayer, I have learnt the value of having my own space while working with our hosts and have set the property up accordingly. I will provide breakfast food for prep in the camper but would like to share the main meal of the day, around 5pm, together at the main house. There are bikes for use and the lake is only a 10min forest walk away. I go to town regularly and anyone staying with us is more than welcome to come with us for a small taste of civilization.
  I don't have a "normal" bathroom setting yet. I can offer a portable toilet to be used in the camper and you will have your own outhpuse close to the camper. Also once summer hits, we will be bathing outside with camping showers, but if the weather is not warm enough, you can bathe in the house with a bucket bath.
  I’d like to host couples or two friends traveling together so they can share the camper (good for 2 people sharing one bed) and can also offer a tent ( with sleeping mats and sleeping bag) or a space to pitch your own tent in case the camper is being already occupied. I lead a very simple life style, not luxury and limited facilities, if you're up to it, you're more than welcome!

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  Autres infos...

  I am a 10 mins drive from town where you can find a laundromat, groceries store, restaurants, post office etc. There is lots of entertainment in town with live music at the tavern and the main pub. There are beaches and many trails very nearby where you can spend your time off. This is a very special area with loads of different stuff to do.
  
  
  Cam is a certified massage therapist who works out of his clinic in St Peter's, as well as at home. As well he is a musician and builder, who is more than willing to share his skills with all enthusiastic learners. He is also intent on the value of sustainability, a goal we keep foremost in my mind while making all everyday decisions.

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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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  Espace pour garer des vans

  We have room for a camper van.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

  

  Lilly

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