Became a member in: 2001
Renewal Date: 31/Jan/2018
Retired environmental NGO leader and mediator who love traveling to experience the natural world and other cultures.
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Law Professionals,
NGO workers
Profession
Mediator/environmental project director (Retired)
Our pets
Otto (Labradoodle)
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Hospitality Exchange Wanted
Homesit Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Toronto, ON, Canada |
Open to all dates | Australia | Western Australia, Australia |
Open to all dates | Australia | Queensland, Australia | New South Wales, Australia |
Open to all dates | Spain |
Open to all dates | France | Bordeaux, France | Dordogne, France |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Sea-front home, overlooking bird sanctuary in fishing village south of Vancouver. Our modern house faces west for great sunsets and views from the living area and decks. We have a chef's kitchen where you can cook all the best local seafood and delicacies.
You can BBQ on our large back deck and look at the mountains and sea. Or walk to the village where there are lots of interesting restaurants. In the village you can buy fresh fish right from the boats and visit local artisanal shops. There is a bus from our complex that takes 15 minutes to the end of the high-speed train into downtown Vancouver, where you will find markets, music, museums, galleries and great shopping. Vancouver is a sporting capital in winter - skiing, walking and golf. And in summer - cycling, walking, swimming and sailing.
HOMELINKING SINCE 2001
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We are in a complex with a mix of retires and younger families. A short walk from the centre of a historic fishing village that is now a favorite place for tourists and Vancouvrites to spend a day eating fresh seafood overlooking the river where the fishing boats unload their catch.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
From our house you can walk for miles on paths that go through the bird sanctuary and into the village. In the village are lots of restaurants. Richmond is well known for excellent Chinese food.
Our favourite restaurants
Special places to shop
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below.
We have a pet that will be absent during the exchange
Our garden is all automatically watered so minimum maintenance is needed.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2001
Renewal Date: 31/Jan/2018
Retired environmental NGO leader and mediator who love traveling to experience the natural world and other cultures.
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Law Professionals,
NGO workers
Profession
Mediator/environmental project director (Retired)
Our pets
Otto (Labradoodle)
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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