Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 31/May/2022
We are a family of four with two high school children and a cat. Chris is a consulting engineer and Caren is a lecturer at UBC. We love traveling and specifically enjoy hiking, biking, skiing and swimming as a family. When we are not active and exploring outdoors, you will find us reading or trying out interesting food and coffee options in our neighborhood or in countries we travel to...
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors
Profession
Engineer and Academic
Our pets
Cat Krissi
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Car Exchange is offered/negotiable
Jun 26, 2021 - Sep 6, 2021 | Canada |
Jun 25, 2022 - Sep 6, 2022 | Europe | United Kingdom | Scandinavia |
Dec 23, 2021 - Jan 10, 2022 | Mexico | Hawaii, USA |
Open to all dates | Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada | Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Canada | Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
4 Bedroom home in the heart of Kitsilano, Vancouver. Close to beaches, mountains and forests!
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Kitsilano is a neighbourhood of Vancouver, on the ocean and very close to downtown.Victoria, Whistler and the Gulf Islands can be explore as day trips. Kitsilano is a unique place - it has the perfect balance of hippy mixed with sophisticated. It is here where Greenpeace was founded. In summer there are many outdoor festivals nearby. It is home to yoga (on the beach if you like) and the original lululemon store. Plenty of similar unique stores, cafes and restaurants abound. You don't need a car here...simply stroll or cycle the seawall along the beach and enjoy the gorgeous views of the mountains and perfect sunsets. In winter there is good skiing nearby. In summer you simply do not want to go inside...
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Walk five blocks to the beach and seawall and explore our wonderful Kitsilano beach and neighborhood with plenty of cafes, restaurants etc. Easy cycling on the seawall around False Creek to Granville Island market or downtown Vancouver. If you head in the opposite direction through Pacific Spirit Park or along Spanish Banks you reach the University of British Columbia and the Museum of Anthropology. Easy bus access anywhere and 20 minutes to the airport.
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
July-August, BC long weekends
We will look after your place as if it is our own and expect the same courtesy in return.
We have a pet that will be home and needs tending
Conditions
Car Exchange
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 31/May/2022
We are a family of four with two high school children and a cat. Chris is a consulting engineer and Caren is a lecturer at UBC. We love traveling and specifically enjoy hiking, biking, skiing and swimming as a family. When we are not active and exploring outdoors, you will find us reading or trying out interesting food and coffee options in our neighborhood or in countries we travel to...
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors
Profession
Engineer and Academic
Our pets
Cat Krissi
Over 65 years of house exchange experience
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