Became a member in: 2013
Renewal Date: 28/Feb/2021
We are experienced house swappers with 3 exchanges to date since 2013 when we became members. We have travelled with our 6 children to the UK twice ( London and the Cotswolds and to France ).
David and I are both public servants for the government of Canada and enjoy busy careers and a large family of 6 kids. Three are are now in University with the fourth going in September and it is possible they may want to join us for part of an exchange depending upon their work. The kids are experienced travelers having lived in London UK for 2 years in 2002 and again in 2006 while we studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science. We also have swaps to the UK an France.
We are open to short and longer term swaps. We love to experience new places and house swapping makes it affordable for a large family. We love to experience the neighborhoods of places we visit and it is great to walk to local shops and sights.
We are also open to swaps for Canadian long weekends for those who live driving distance to Ottawa and would like to do an affordable weekend getaway.
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Large Families,
Hiking,
The Arts
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Civil Service Professionals,
Law Professionals
Profession
Public Servants
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Italy | USA | Quebec, QC, Canada |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
3 story home with 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood is trendy, urban, with lots of bars, restaurants unique shops, museums and art galleries, next to the national parliament.
You are easy walking distance to the Parliament Buildings, the home of the Prime Minister of Canada and Governor General of Canada. Our location includes Embassies and their residences from over 100 countries. The National Art Gallery and Canadian Mint are 2 minutes from our house and you can walk across the bridge to Quebec( 5 minutes from our home) and to the Museum of Civilization and Canadian History. Our home is close to other famous museums like the War Museum of Canada, the Museum of Nature and the Science Museum( all within a 10 minute drive).
For back to Nature, we are a 10 minute drive or 20 bike ride to Gatineau Park, a National Park with hiking trails and beautiful lakes for swimming or canoeing. We are across the street from the Ottawa river which is linked by walking/biking/running trails including trails along the Rideau canal.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
We are situated in the Byward Market which includes the Rideau Centre mall, outdoor fruit and vegetable market, artisans and local crafts dining and entertainment with it's outdoor patios open in the summer.
You are easy walking distance to the Parliament Buildings, the home of the Prime Minister of Canada and Governor General of Canada. Our location includes Embassies and their residences from over 100 countries. The National Art Gallery and Canadian Mint are 2 minutes from our house and you can walk across the bridge to Quebec( 5 minutes from our home) and to the Museum of Civilization and Canadian History. Our home is close to other famous museums like the War Museum of Canada, the Museum of Nature and the Science Museum( all within a 10 minute drive).
In winter we are close to ski hills such as Mont. Tremblant.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We only ask that you leave the house in the condition that you found it. Otherwise please enjoy your stay.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2013
Renewal Date: 28/Feb/2021
We are experienced house swappers with 3 exchanges to date since 2013 when we became members. We have travelled with our 6 children to the UK twice ( London and the Cotswolds and to France ).
David and I are both public servants for the government of Canada and enjoy busy careers and a large family of 6 kids. Three are are now in University with the fourth going in September and it is possible they may want to join us for part of an exchange depending upon their work. The kids are experienced travelers having lived in London UK for 2 years in 2002 and again in 2006 while we studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science. We also have swaps to the UK an France.
We are open to short and longer term swaps. We love to experience new places and house swapping makes it affordable for a large family. We love to experience the neighborhoods of places we visit and it is great to walk to local shops and sights.
We are also open to swaps for Canadian long weekends for those who live driving distance to Ottawa and would like to do an affordable weekend getaway.
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Large Families,
Hiking,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Civil Service Professionals,
Law Professionals
Profession
Public Servants
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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