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What is WWOOF®?
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) links visitors with organic farmers, promotes an educational and cultural exchange and builds a global community conscious of ecological farming practices.
WWOOF was founded in 1971 and is one of the world’s first educational and cultural exchange programs. Today, WWOOF is in more than 132 countries around the world (and growing).
WWOOF in Canada
WWOOF Canada is the national organization helping to create local WWOOFing opportunities in Canada and to promote sustainable farming as a lifestyle.
Visitors, or 'WWOOFers', share in daily life with their host and learn about organic agriculture, while spending about half of each day helping out on a farm.
Be part of the WWOOF community
Be a WWOOFer
Share daily life on an organic farm, learn about sustainable lifestyles and experience new cultures.
How it works
Be a Host
Welcome people from various walks of life and share your expertise and passion about organic farming, growing food, and living sustainably.
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Feedback from members
Christina Germany
I stayed for about 7 weeks at BlueJay Lake Farm and really loved it! Henry is such a welcoming host and is always trying to make sure that his wwoofers have a good time. :) The farm is absolutely beautiful and it is so impressive what Henry has created there. Almost all of the food we ate was directly from the farm so every meal was delicious and fresh. The woofer cabins are very cosy and comfy and we were always welcome to hang out in the house too. The work we did was very diverse - from daily chores like milking the cows, cooking and getting eggs from the chickens to helping out at Henrys saw mill, food processing or mechanical stuff. Henry is always happy to answer any questions and loves to tell stories about the farm. I really enjoyed card game evenings, getting together for happy hours and bonfires and Henry making pancakes for everybody on Sunday. :) There are some really nice walks in the area and the lake right next to the farm is such a treat. Thanks for everything Henry! :)
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Jona Austria
We had a wonderful 3 week-stay at Lindseys farm. Lindsey, Derryl & Terri were incredibly welcoming and kind to us. We felt right at home really quickly. All of the animals on the farm are super cute, very friendly and curious and I have made quiet a few four-legged friends during our stay. Terri is a great cook and a super fun person to be around. She always has a fun story to tell. Derryl is always around the house working on the many projects that there are. He is very able and always happy to share his skills&knowledge. Lindsey is also a very hard-working person and very fun to be around. She knows her animals better than anyone and we learned a lot from her. She really tried to make our stay as entertaining as possible and took us on many trips. We really deeply appreciate the time spent with the family and everything they have done for us. The work varied a lot and there is always someone around the house so you are never really alone. I really recommend this farm to everyone who is curious. It is definetly worth the trip up north!
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Yongseong Canada
My stay was characterized by a host family that was extremely tolerant of both failure and new challenges. This acceptance made it possible for me to try so many different things. Everything from harvesting vegetables to constructing a roof was new and truly refreshing for me. I can't even count the number of times I was helped. Thanks to everyone there, I was able to spend my time completely comfortably and without any trouble, allowing me to devote myself fully to the daily work. The host's cooking was always delicious, and the people were constantly kind, making the time we spent together very pleasant. It felt like a short three weeks, but at the same time, it was an invaluable and precious experience. I gained an experience that makes me feel, 'I definitely want to come back again someday.'"
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Bianca Canada
My stay at the Ferme Cabriole was absolutely amazing that I decided to stay longer! Lisa was so awesome she taught me so much. From learning how to properly brush a horse to how to interact with them! Lisa and the other wwoofer spoke English with me! Even tho it’s not their preferred language they tried really hard no matter what the situation! Lisa is very artistic and loves to show people how to make different types of art! I would highly recommend to people as long as you are willing to put in the work!
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Agnes Hungary
I met two very nice couples, Kevin and Jennifer. I love animals. I enjoyed feeding Jojo, who was left without his mother. I enjoyed pruning in the garden. I planted beautiful plants in the greenhouse. It was very nice how I flew me back to Bethlehem, the place where Jesus was born, last Friday. Thank you for that also! Laughter is important. Never forget it. <3
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ISA Canada
I had a really good experience staying with Craig and Sandra. Craig is incredibly knowledgeable. You can chat with him about any topic. He speaks several languages and does a great job of connecting words and phrases across different languages, which made conversations even more interesting. He taught me how to use many different tools and equipment safely and confidently. Sandra is an amazing cook with extensive knowledge about baking and cooking. She taught us so much—especially about sourdough, pizza dough, different types of bread, and even some desserts. Working with her in the kitchen was both enjoyable and very educational. Since they are originally from England, they speak very clear and understandable English (with a Canadian accent), which helped me improve my own English a lot. The farm is large, beautiful, and peaceful. The house very clean and tidy. I had a spacious private room with a bathroom, and even a TV. There is also a big DVD room and a wide range of books. I worked together with another WWOOFer from Japan, Haruki, and we had a great time. We usually worked 3–4 hours per day, and Sundays were generally off. The tasks were never heavy and were always manageable. Since it was winter, we couldn’t visit many places, but we still explored the Trent River area, Campbellford, and two lovely stores in Warkworth. It was a great experience. I highly recommend it.
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Paul-Elouen France
With my brother, we spent two weeks to Melanie's houses in Keene and in Manitoulin Island. We really enjoyed our stay. Melanie is very nice. She speaks clearly in English so it's perfect to improve your language! Daily, we mostly helped her to drive the trailer, pick up stuff, chainsaw some trees, and do the collective tasks (lunch, cleaning...). All her meals are absolutely delicious and healthy. She also let us the possibility to use a swimming pool in front of Rice Lake. If you need a peaceful place to stay and ressource yourself, We more than recommend you to go there ! Thank you again Melanie !
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Denzel Canada
I had a great experience during my WWOOF stay at First Nature Farms. Jerry was knowledgeable, welcoming, and clear with communication and expectations. The work was meaningful and well-paced, and I appreciated the chance to learn new skills in a supportive environment. The farm has a positive atmosphere, and I felt respected and valued throughout my stay. I would recommend this placement to anyone looking for a solid hands-on learning experience. Thank you Jerry and friends!
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Juliette France
Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans la famille d’Erin. Nous sommes restés deux semaines et avons été intégrés pleinement. Au programme soirée films et jeux de société. Erin est très flexible, vous pouvez choisir vos horaires et jours de travail. Concernant nos tâches, nous avons mis le jardin en hivernage et fait une route en pavées. Encore merci Erin, Thomas, Magnolia & Evan pour votre accueil !
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Lisa Germany
We don’t even know where to start. We stayed for one month in February/March at Aimee’s sanctuary. Aimee welcomes everyone warmly and will tell you everything about her animals – you‘ll love them and their unique personalities! Don’t worry if you haven’t had much experience with animals. Aimee and the other WWOOFers will explain it all to you, and after just a few days, you’ll get into your own rhythm. Aimee doesn’t see WWOOFers only as workers, they’re family. You’ll spend lots of time cooking, eating and playing games together. On some days, Aimee might spontaneously suggest going on a road trip with you or doing a bonfire (encourage her to do so, because it’s going to be amazing!). The landscape around the sanctuary is amazing all year round. You definitely should go on a hike – there are a lot of trails nearby (Krestova Regional Park is awesome) – and Aimee will also be happy to drive you somewhere if she’s available. We also recommend going to Nelson, a very hip small town reachable by bus. Overall, we felt like we had found a new home far away from our actual one! I, Lisa even returned after going on a road trip. We’re sure we’ll come back in the future and can only recommend this special place for WWOOFing!
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Clara Germany
this is the best place on earth, I'm not kidding. I've felt so good here and that's thanks to everything: the people, the animals, the area and the work too. I fell in love with Raven's Hollow and I wanna come back ASAP. the work really isn't hard but still feels accomplishing, I really enjoyed helping Carmen out. if you love animals this is the place for you, you'll always have at least 2 animals around you, most of the time 3. the house is nice and cozy and I immediately felt welcomed. Also Carmen tries her best to make sure that you get to see something other than the farm, she and Darren took me to a hockey game and to the drive in theatre which is nearby. I can really just recommend coming here, you'll have an amazing time.
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Agnes Hungary
I was very pleased that this family accepted my visit. I was finally greeted by a clean and tidy house, and the two small dogs were very cute. I got breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, I did not have to worry about it. All I had to do was work. The porcupine scratched the fruit trees very badly. It was quite an ugly sight. I worked a lot pruning the trees because they were many years behind. I really liked the guinea fowls in the yard. Be good and laugh a lot!
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