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Live and learn on organic farms in Canada

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What is WWOOFÂź?

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).

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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.

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Be a WWOOFer

Share daily life on an organic farm, learn about sustainable lifestyles and experience new cultures.

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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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MarlĂšne

MarlĂšne France

Avec mon copain nous avons passĂ© environ 20 jours chez Normand (janvier, fĂ©vrier). Nos tĂąches furent variĂ©es (cordage, prĂ©parations pour la cabane Ă  sucre...). Ce fut une expĂ©rience enrichissante qu’on ne risque pas d'oublier. Normand est trĂšs accueillant. Il respecte totalement la nature dans sa vie quotidienne (produits biologiques, zĂ©ro plastique, dans sa consommation d'Ă©nergie...), ça fait plaisir! Que dire d'autre? Il est une belle personne intĂ©ressante et touchante.

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Roman

Roman Hungary

I had a great stay with these very nice people at Ness Creek. The work during my stay was new for me, interesting and not hard. Also Gordon and Jason would pay attention that it would be manageable. The rest of day we could ski or play games together. I also gained a lot of cooking and food experience. The people are good cooks and open to learn new recipes as well. Other than that with the humour and kindness of Ness Creek Family and friends, I felt like after a short time I was a part of it. Thank you very much for this amazing experience. I really enjoyed my stay!

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Anna Luisa

Anna Luisa Germany

My stay at the Homestead was absolutely wonderful! So many warm-hearted people, and all of them made me feel very welcome all the time. I could always find good vibes there. I never got bored, even though I stayed in January, and learned many new things. But I was also able to take a break and care for myself whenever I needed it. Thank you so much to all of you, it was truly an unforgettable experience!

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Vio

Vio France

Super expérience à la vallée des prairies ! TrÚs bonne ambiance et super contact avec toute l'équipe, on a bien rigolé :) mention spéciale pour Milou le petit chien le plus mignon et le plus sage ;) Au plaisir de revenir un jour :)

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Mei Xian

Mei Xian Singapore

It was my very first WWOOFing experience and I enjoyed myself on the farm. There was 1 other WWOOFer while I was there. I appreciated the time to really slow down and flow with the rhythm on the farm and the weather. The farm work I did was mainly feeding the animals twice a day, checking for lambs and sorting food waste. I watched the birds, read magazines, did puzzles and played chess in the free time. The house cats and dogs were friendly and lovely to be around. Larry and Judy were responsive and accommodated when I had changes in my arrival timing. Thank you for hosting me and taking the time to give me a local taste of farm life.

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Denzel

Denzel Canada

I had an amazing time at Windy Coulee! It’s a great place to learn about Canadian horses and gain real, practical knowledge about farm and horse safety. Highly recommend.

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Odile

Odile Switzerland

J’ai passĂ© six mois auprĂšs de Lisa et Alain. Je suis venue avec une formation en Ă©quitation classique, sans aucune base en Ă©quitation western, et je repars remplie de connaissances, avec plein de projets futurs, grĂące Ă  eux. Je tiens Ă  remercier Lisa, Alain, ainsi que leurs enfants, et toutes les personnes qui m’ont accueillie comme l’une des leurs. Lisa est une personne extrĂȘmement bienveillante et sympathique. Elle aime transmettre et prendre le temps d’enseigner lorsqu’il y a de la motivation et une rĂ©elle envie d’apprendre. Personnellement, apprendre le reining demande du temps : un ou deux mois ne suffisent pas pour changer ses habitudes et en construire de nouvelles. Le travail Ă  la ferme Ă©tait trĂšs complet : nourrir les animaux, s’en occuper, participer aux tĂąches du quotidien
 On ne s’ennuie jamais. Si l’occasion se prĂ©sente, il est parfois possible de monter certains chevaux, lorsque l’on en est capable. Merci encore Ă  DorothĂ©e, qui faisait d’incroyables pĂątisseries, et Ă  Lisa, qui s’assurait toujours que nous ayons quelque chose Ă  manger. Je n’ai passĂ© que de bons moments, au point de prolonger mon sĂ©jour d’un mois. J’ai aussi eu la chance de rencontrer d’autres woofers, avec une entente impeccable. Les chevaux sont tout simplement incroyables : ça se voit qu’ils aiment ce qu’ils font. Tous les animaux de cette ferme sont remplis d’amour. Ils vont Ă©normĂ©ment me manquer, ainsi que toute cette famille. Merci encore de m’avoir si bien accueillie ! Cette expĂ©rience a...

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Volker

Volker Germany

From the very beginning, I was welcomed with incredible warmth and hospitality. At first, like with every new host as a volunteer, it was a bit of a mystery what to expect. Very quickly, however, it became clear that this family is open, kind, and genuinely caring. It never felt like I was just a guest; instead, I felt like a true part of the family. I was also warmly included in their wider circle of friends, which made the experience even more special. Even though my English was not perfect, they always helped me to improve my language skills, which made communication even more meaningful. Life on the farm was both exciting and enriching. The projects were diverse and hands-on. The construction work was similar to classic carpentry, including finishing a sauna made of the finest cedar wood and advancing a cabin for future WWOOFers. It was also incredibly exciting to see how maple syrup is produced, and I had the chance to get creative myself. For Christmas, I was able to make a cutting board for my parents, which was a very personal and special experience. In addition, I helped with the daily farm tasks and worked with the animals, especially horses and chickens. Each day felt like another enrichment, full of shared work, learning, and genuine collaboration. Everything had purpose and was done together as a team. The food deserves a special mention. Honestly, the best food I’ve had in Canada. Fresh, home-cooked meals shared around the table added greatly to the strong ...

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Lisa

Lisa France

Manon : I spent one month this summer on this farm in Canada to improve my English, and the experience was exceptional in every way. From the moment I arrived, I received a very warm welcome. The whole family / farm team was kind, patient, and always willing to share, which helped me feel comfortable and integrated very quickly. The setting is beautiful, and daily life on the farm is both enriching and very educational. This stay allowed me to greatly improve my English, but also to learn a lot about farm life and local culture. I leave this experience with much more self-confidence and unforgettable memories. In addition to farm life, there were many opportunities for activities and visits, including a trip to New York. There were also great moments to relax, especially thanks to the swimming pool, which was perfect during the summer. I would recommend this farm 1000% to any student or traveler looking for a meaningful, enriching, and unforgettable experience while improving their English. A huge thank you for this wonderful stay!

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Jakob

Jakob Germany

We spend 5 amazing weeks at Strathcona Farm with Judy and Ethan. That whole time they did what they could to make our stay unforgettable. Next to our tasks like taking care of the chickens and goats, cleaning their AirBnB, or preparing seeds, Judy showed us how to make soap, or she drove us to beautiful locations nearby. Our working days were very flexible, so that we could use the few not so rainy days to enjoy the outdoors.

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MichĂšle

MichĂšle Germany

My stay with Carol and Melva was truly amazing. From the very beginning, they treated me with so much care and warmth. They were always available, made me feel completely at home, and regularly checked in to make sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. It honestly felt more like a small retreat than work. I had a lot of fun during my time there and learned so much — not only practical skills, but also a great deal about myself. Through the horse therapy, I gained deeper self-awareness, and I learned a lot about gentle horsemanship and the calm, respectful way of working with horses. These experiences were incredibly meaningful to me. I was also always surrounded by the loveliest (Ninja-) cats and (squeezy-) dogs, which made every day even more special. In addition, we did a lot of woodwork, worked with horses and children, welcomed school groups, saw the Northern Lights, and had inspiring conversations about potential businesses and life with Carol and her friends. I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone. Thank you so much for such an unforgettable and enriching time — I will carry these memories with me for a long time. 🧡

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Livinia

Livinia Switzerland

My stay on this farm has been one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. From the very beginning, I felt incredibly welcome and was treated like part of the family. During my whole stay, it was extremely cold (between -20 and -40 degrees), so I couldn’t spend as much time outside as I wanted. But whenever I was with the animals, it was just wonderful. They have the cutest, friendliest, and fluffiest dogs, very friendly horses, and lots of goats. When I wasn’t outside, I baked lots of Christmas cookies with Terri or helped with the household. And if there was nothing to do, I cuddled or played with cats, dogs, or goats:) When it got a bit warmer, Darryl took me to the woods with the ski-doo. Those are truly wonderful and magical memories. And whenever Lindsey was off work, she took me to places so I could see and experience more of the area. Thank you so much for everything. I'm definitely coming back! Livinia

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