Miriam & Paul
United Kingdom
27/08/2018 - 10/09/2018
Miembro desde: 2002
Miembro hasta: 29/Sep/2020
Married professional retired couple. Bill was a military engineer for 20 years, then a school district facilities planner and director for 15 years, and finally a facilities planning consultant since 2003. Jennifer was a primary grade teacher until 2004 and an active community volunteer since then. We have three grown married daughters.
Idiomas adicionales que hablamos
francés
Afinidades
Plantas y jardín,
Ciclismo / ciclismo de montaña,
Bridge,
Senderismo,
Arte
MásMenosProfesiones
Maestros / profesionales de la educación,
Militares y veteranos ,
Jubilados,
Personas mayores,
Funcionarios,
Profesionales de la tecnología
MásMenosProfesión
Retired engineer/Retired teacher (Jubilado)
Miriam & Paul
United Kingdom
Susanne
Germany
Fran & Walt
United States
Intercambio no simultáneo
Intercambio de casa
Se ofrece cuidado del hogar
Se requiere cuidado del hogar
No se permite fumar
No 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
Experienced exchangers (24) offering a modern house in a quiet friendly neighbourhood in the beautiful Fraser Valley, surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The 4-bedroom home has a large front verandah, and a back patio with gas barbecue. Located in Chilliwack, where you can cycle or walk along the Vedder River on the Trans-Canada Trail, explore a blue heron sanctuary, hike the nearby Coast Range mountains, fish for salmon and sturgeon, visit Fort Langley museum, visit First Nations native sites, swim or golf at Cultus Lake or Harrison Hot Springs, and kayak/raft the white water of the Chilliwack River. The City of Chilliwack also offers live theatre, concerts, museums, dining, and shopping. Vancouver is accessible by freeway about one hour away. Mount Baker ski resort is just across the US border, one hour away. The spectacular Fraser Canyon, Hell's Gate, and Manning Park are about an hour to the east.
Tipo
Casa de dos o más plantas/ Residencia principal
Comodidades
Entretenimiento
Extras
Entorno
Descripción de nuestro barrio y la zona en que se encuentra
Our Garrison Crossing neighbourhood is family-friendly with tree-lined streets, walkways and parks. The local shopping village is within easy walking and includes restaurants, grocery store, coffee shop, pharmacy, recreation centre with gyms, fitness centre, and pool, and banks. Within walking distance is the Chilliwack River renowned for fishing, kayaking, and white water rafting. Nearby City of Chilliwack includes cultural centre with art gallery and theatres, recreation centres, ice arena, indoor mall, and much more. Beautiful Cultus Lake is 10 minutes drive away, with camping, beaches, waterslides, boat rentals, and picnicking. The Blue Heron Nature Preserve is a 15 minute bike ride away.
Actividades al aire libre
Ocio
Actividades culturales
Transporte cercano
Servicios del barrio
Dónde ir y qué hacer mientras se esté en nuestra casa
From our house it is a 5 minute walk to Garrison Village offering restaurants, coffee shop, grocery store, and pharmacy. Nearby is Cheam Recreation Centre with gymnasiums, indoor swimming pool, fitness rooms, weight training, and drop-in fitness classes. A 10 minute walk takes you to the Chilliwack and Vedder Rivers, offering fishing, kayaking, white water boating, hiking, bird watching (eagles, herons), and cycling trails. Chilliwack offers live theatre and concerts in its Cultural Centre, ice hockey at the arena, an indoor shopping mall, and a multi-screen cinema complex. Mountain hiking trails are nearby. A 10 minute drive takes you to beautiful Cultus Lake for swimming, boating, water slides, golfing, picnicking, and camping. Just 30 minutes away is the resort village of Harrison Hot Springs and Harrison Lake.
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.
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Condiciones
Uso de coche personal
Intercambios especiales
Miembro desde: 2002
Miembro hasta: 29/Sep/2020
Married professional retired couple. Bill was a military engineer for 20 years, then a school district facilities planner and director for 15 years, and finally a facilities planning consultant since 2003. Jennifer was a primary grade teacher until 2004 and an active community volunteer since then. We have three grown married daughters.
Idiomas adicionales que hablamos
francés
Afinidades
Plantas y jardín,
Ciclismo / ciclismo de montaña,
Bridge,
Senderismo,
Arte
MásMenosProfesiones
Maestros / profesionales de la educación,
Militares y veteranos ,
Jubilados,
Personas mayores,
Funcionarios,
Profesionales de la tecnología
MásMenosProfesión
Retired engineer/Retired teacher (Jubilado)
Miriam & Paul
United Kingdom
Susanne
Germany
Fran & Walt
United States
Más de 70 años de experiencia
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