Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 28/Feb/2026
Val and I have two daughters, Cara and Cailyn. Cara has degrees from the University of Western Ontario and the University of BC and is currently teaching secondary school in Salmo, BC and living in Nelson. Cailyn graduated from Nursing at the University of British Columbia in Kelowna and is now working as an RN at Kelowna General.
We are former accountants, now retired. Val worked in the paper industry for Kruger Products and I've worked in mining, mostly for Teck Cominco, and in the golf industry for Capilano Golf and Country Club.
We are very much enjoying the freedom to travel that retirement brings!
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Technology Professionals,
Banking / Finance,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Accountant / Manager (Retired)
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Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
| Open to all dates | Canada |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our home was built in 1913. It's comfortable, friendly and unpretentious, and has been almost fully renovated over the last few years.
The main floor includes a well-appointed kitchen, large sun-filled dining room, living room with a large wood-burning fireplace, tv room, laundry and full bathroom. French doors open from the dining room to a large covered porch with views of the front garden and Burrard Inlet. The back yard includes a covered barbecue area and a patio surrounded by grape, clematis and honeysuckle vines.
The upper floor has three bedrooms and a shared bath which can be accessed directly from the master.
There us a self-contained suite in the basement with large kitchen-dining-living room, full bath, one bedroom and spacious laundry area.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We are located in Cove Cliff, which is on Vancouver's North Shore, a half mile west of the village of Deep Cove. It's a friendly, safe, walkable neighborhood where you are likely to bump into people who have lived here their whole lives. Mention you're staying in the house on Strathcona with the big porch and you will probably hear a story or two. It's heaven for outdoor activity lovers - a mountain biking mecca, great paddleboarding and kayaking, beautiful walks and hiking, great golf courses and just 90 minutes from Whistler Creekside for awesome downhill skiing.
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Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
From our house it's a one minute walk to waters edge for fantastic sight seeing, paddle boarding and kayaking. We are 15 minutes from the village of Deep Cove which has interesting cafe's, restaurants, shops and galleries, and a community theater. The Raven Pub is a 10 minute walk away. The North Shore is mountain biking mecca, and there are several great walks and hikes nearby. For golfers, we have some great daily fee courses and some world-class private courses a short drive away. For skiers, Whistler is a breathtaking 90 minute drive away, and our local mountain, Mt. Seymour, is great fun for young kids.
Our favourite restaurants
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Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please leave the house neat and tidy, we'll do same. No shoes inside. A few invited guests are fine, but no loud parties.
Help yourself to spices, condiments, staples.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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