Graham & Vivian
United Kingdom
Sep 7, 2019 - Sep 21, 2019
3-bedroom Main Floor Apartment in Lovely Home
Canada - Ontario - Ottawa
ID : CA19117
Became a member in: 2009
Renewal Date: 31/Dec/2019
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We are a retired couple, both previously social workers, who have enjoyed very successful exchanges in Kendal, GB, Prague, Czech Rep, Ledesma, Spain and Sevilla, Spain
We are looking for an exchange for 2019, either spring (May-June) or fall (September-October). We would consider an exchange during the summer in the more northerly parts of Europe. As grandparents we have toys appropriate for younger children as well as a carseat and car booster seat, if needed.
Our neighbourhood has abundant shopping and eating opportunities, provides easy access to downtown (1/2 hour walk, quick bus ride), is treed, and is very close to the Rideau Canal with its walking and bicycle paths.
About us
Additional languages spoken
Spanish
Affinities
Bridge,
Hiking,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Communty Service Volunteers
Profession
Social Workers (Retired)
Our apartment on main floor
Family room, opening out onto large rear deck
Gas fireplace in family room
Dining Room
Master bedroom, queen sized bed
Second bedroom, double bed
Kitchen
Back deck and natural gas BBQ
Front entry
Rideau Canal, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Brown's Inlet 1/2 block from the house
Rideau Canal near our home
Karen & Kent
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
| Open to all dates | France | Italy | Scotland, UK |
| Open to all dates | Berlin, Germany | Europe |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Spacious home in beautiful family neighbourhood 1blk to Rideau Canal bike/ walking paths shops & restaurants. From our home you can walk or cycle to Parliament Hill, galleries, museums, the Experimental Farm and Dow's Lake---even across the Ottawa R. to Gatineau Park in the province of Quebec (hiking,cycling,swimming,canoeing). We have bicycles for exchangers' use. We are 2 hours from exciting Montreal, 4.5 hours from Toronto and 5 hours from historic Quebec City. For more about Ottawa, see ottawatourism.ca.
Our "house book" has recommendations and information about nearby restaurants, coffee shops, shopping and attractions and activities.
Photos show main floor only. There is a large bedroom in the finished lower level, as well as a play room, full bathroom with shower, and laundry room. Although we are retired, we are grandparents and have some toys, games and books for young children.
HOMELINKING SINCE 2009
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Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Equipped for Children
- Heating
- Private parking
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- Piano
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Urban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
From our home it is one block to the newly developed Lansdowne Park with cinemas, stadium and ice skating arena for professional sports, children's playground, skateboard park, bars, restaurants, liquor store, Sunday Farmers' Market etc. We are one block from the Rideau Canal and its bike/ walking paths on either side and a short block to Bank St. with its shops, cafés & restaurants. From our central location you can walk or cycle to Parliament Hill, galleries, museums, the Experimental Farm and Dow's Lake. Across the Ottawa River in Quebec you can visit the vast Gatineau Park for hiking, cycling, swimming, canoeing and camping.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Lake
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
From our home you can walk or cycle to Parliament Hill, galleries, museums, the Experimental Farm and Dow's Lake---even across the Ottawa R. to Gatineau Park in the province of Quebec (hiking,cycling,swimming,canoeing). We have a canoe and bicycles for exchangers' use. From our home, it is a 2 hour drive to exciting Montreal, 5 hours to historic Quebec City, 1 hr to the US border, 8 hours to New York City 4.5 hours to Toronto and 6 hours to Niagara Falls. For more about Ottawa, see http://www.ottawa.ca/visitors/index_en.html
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
This apartment is in a triplex with friendly upstairs neighbours. We are all reasonably quiet and respectful of each other and assume any guests will also be this way.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed inside
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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