Became a member in: 2013
Renewal Date: 31/Aug/2024
We are two active individuals who spend a great deal of time sailing. We have a non-shedding cairn terrier who travels with us or goes to friends. We are open to non-simultaneous exchanges as well as we can move onto our boat.
Additional languages spoken
German, French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Tennis,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Technology Professionals
Profession
International Leadership Consultant/Telecom Manager
Our personal links
Our pets
MacDuff
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Sabbatical Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Hospitality Exchange Wanted
Homesit Offered
Homesit Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
| Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
| Open to all dates | France |
| Open to all dates | Italy |
| Open to all dates | Oregon, United States |
| Open to all dates | Germany |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Victoria and Vancouver Island, BC
Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime... Destination: Victoria on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Explore Victoria, Vancouver Island, and the Gulf Islands as well as the many coastal communities such Tofino and the Pacific Rim National Park - West Coast Trail, French Beach Provincial Park, Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park to name but a few of the many destinations within an hour or so drive or ferry. Vancouver Island was rated the TOP ISLAND in the Continental US and Canada and one of the TOP TEN ISLANDS IN THE WORLD by the 2012 Travel+Leisure World's Best Awards.
Vancouver Island has a wealth of outdoor adventure and recreation; golfing, sailing, visiting gardens, hiking, kayaking, surfing, kite boarding, whale watching, diving, fishing, mountain biking and more. There are many renowned parks that are within an hour's drive. Pacific Rim and Long Beach are about a 4.5-hour drive. Victoria is a unique blend of old world charm and modern conveniences.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live in a very welcoming neighbourhood that is 2 blocks to the ocean and about a 20 minute walk to downtown and the harbour. Groceries and restaurants are only a few blocks walk. There are many beautiful streets to walk through that are lined with beautiful old homes and gardens.
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 it is a 20 minute walk to the downtown harbour where you will find everything from the provincial museum and whale watching to many restaurants and shops. We are about a 10 minute walk to the beach and the sea wall.
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
Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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