Miembro desde: 2016
Miembro hasta: 28/Feb/2019
We are a family of four. John and I met while working in the Bahamas in the 1990's. We got married in Nassau and from there moved on to Singapore for 4 years. Our daughter was born in Singapore. While we loved living abroad we felt it was important to live a bit closer to our extended families and maintain those ties with our respective homes (Yorkshire, England and Toronto, Canada). From Singapore we moved to Connecticut, USA for 3 years. Our son, Craig was born in Connecticut. In 2007, we moved to Ottawa, Ontario mainly because Ottawa had everything we were looking for as a family. It is a medium sized city with everything a big city has to offer. Everything we need is within a 10-15 minute drive. Our kids have easy access to all sports and tons of cultural events. Ottawa is a safe city and the people here are friendly and welcoming. John ( born in Yorkshire, England) became a Canadian citizen a few years ago. His entire family still lives in England and it is important to us to maintain those ties as well. So we are looking for continued fun and adventures travelling while catching some family time in England as well.
Afinidades
Golf,
Tenis,
Deportes acuáticos,
Senderismo,
Gourmets
MásMenosProfesiones
Maestros / profesionales de la educación,
Banca / finanzas
Profesión
Accountant/Teacher
Nuestras páginas personales
Nuestras mascotas
our 3 year old cat (Charlie)
Intercambio de casa
Se requiere cuidar de mascotas
No se permite fumar
Se aceptan niños
Uso de coche personal posible
Abierto a cualquier fecha | Abierto a todos los destinos |
Descripción de la casa que ofrecemos en intercambio
Our home is located within a 15 minute drive to bustling, downtown Ottawa. We are within a 5 minute walk to public transportation that is easily accessible throughout the city of Ottawa. Our home is 2400 square feet. We have 4 bedrooms, including a large master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, an additional full bathroom on the second floor and a bathroom on the main floor. While our basement remains unfinished, it is fully functional complete with a ping pong table, a tv for gaming and a dart board for dart enthusiasts. You are also welcome to use our stationary bike located in the basement for fitness purposes. We have basic cable television for your viewing pleasure while biking. We have WiFi availability in addition to a TV and Netflix access on the main floor. We have a family room, living room and dining room on the main floor so it is possible for kids to watch tv while parents relax in the living room.
Ottawa is a beautiful city. We have enjoyed living here for the past 9 years. There is so much to do and you are only a short 20 minute drive from Gatineau, Quebec. This coming summer is Canada's 150th birthday celebration so there will be lots to do in addition to the museums, shopping, parliament building tours and beautiful hikes within the region. Montreal is a 2 hour drive, Toronto is a 5 hour drive and Vermont, USA only a short 3 hour drive away.
Tipo
Casa de dos o más plantas/ Residencia principal
Comodidades
Entretenimiento
Extras
Entorno
Descripción de nuestro barrio y la zona en que se encuentra
Within walking distance to a local Shopper's Drug Mart. Within our residential neighbourhood we have a Quickie mart with basic essentials in addition to a Chinese take out restaurant, and a hair salon. We are also within walking distance (10 minutes) to local pubs and restaurants in addition to a Vietnamese Pho restaurant. Located in the same shopping area is a large grocery store, and Subway take out restaurant. We are within walking distance to a number of local parks. We are members at the local tennis club. We are within walking distance to several soccer fields and a baseball field. Golf is within a 15 minute drive. There are several public pools within our neighborhood and we are within a 10 minute drive to a local beach and sailing club. The city of Ottawa is within a 15 minute drive and easily accessible by public transportation.
Our house is located on a quiet crescent. We have no backyard neighbors and our back yard is completely private backing onto a bike path and city owned land that remains untouched. After touring downtown or hiking in Gatineau park you can enjoy peace and quiet in our comfortable home.
Actividades al aire libre
Ocio
Actividades culturales
Transporte cercano
Servicios del barrio
Dónde ir y qué hacer mientras se esté en nuestra casa
Our house is located within walking distance to several family restuarants: Vientamese Pho restaurant, Tim Hortons, Zolas, Franks (sandwiches and pies, they have great butter tartrs here!), and Baan Thai restaurant. Downtown Ottawa offers several dining options. Our daughter's favorite is Tuckers located right in the Byward market. It's a buffet that includes every dish under the sun. Your family will love the choices available.
Nuestros restaurantes favoritos
Los mejores bares y restaurantes
Las mejores tiendas
Actividades culturales y de ocio
Paseos o rutas para salir a correr
Gimnasios o centros deportivos
Excursiones de día que merecen la pena
Lo qué nos gusta y lo qué no... Estas son nuestras preferencias y normas domésticas.
We have a pet that will be home and needs tending. Our cat is an indoor/outdoor cat and he's very low maintenance. He likes to be outside most nights and comes for a visit and breakfast in the morning.
Condiciones
Uso de coche personal
Intercambios especiales
Miembro desde: 2016
Miembro hasta: 28/Feb/2019
We are a family of four. John and I met while working in the Bahamas in the 1990's. We got married in Nassau and from there moved on to Singapore for 4 years. Our daughter was born in Singapore. While we loved living abroad we felt it was important to live a bit closer to our extended families and maintain those ties with our respective homes (Yorkshire, England and Toronto, Canada). From Singapore we moved to Connecticut, USA for 3 years. Our son, Craig was born in Connecticut. In 2007, we moved to Ottawa, Ontario mainly because Ottawa had everything we were looking for as a family. It is a medium sized city with everything a big city has to offer. Everything we need is within a 10-15 minute drive. Our kids have easy access to all sports and tons of cultural events. Ottawa is a safe city and the people here are friendly and welcoming. John ( born in Yorkshire, England) became a Canadian citizen a few years ago. His entire family still lives in England and it is important to us to maintain those ties as well. So we are looking for continued fun and adventures travelling while catching some family time in England as well.
Afinidades
Golf,
Tenis,
Deportes acuáticos,
Senderismo,
Gourmets
MásMenosProfesiones
Maestros / profesionales de la educación,
Banca / finanzas
Profesión
Accountant/Teacher
Nuestras páginas personales
Nuestras mascotas
our 3 year old cat (Charlie)
Más de 70 años de experiencia
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