Calgary, Canada
Bronze
Member since
2021| Exchange dates | Duration |
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| March 23, 2024 - March 31, 2024 | 7 days |
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Open to a spring break exchange to a location in North America. |
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Family home 1 hour from the Rocky Mountains
Located 8 kms from downtown Calgary, we are located in the quiet and charming community of North Haven. Our house would be perfect for a family. It is spacious with 4 bedrooms and 3 living room areas. It is located close to public transit.
We are located a 1 hour drive from Banff National Park which is home to Lake Louise, unlimited hiking and biking trails and a multitude of outdoor activities.
We are 1 block from the largest natural park in Calgary. We have lovely, welcoming neighbours and live in a family friendly community. Most amenities (pharmacy, grocery store, doctor, shopping, restaurants) are within walking distance. There are many playgrounds and green spaces in close proximity.
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 2 Children
- 2 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Guidance Counsellor
- Teacher
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Environment: In the city
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Sleeping Capacity: 6
- Living Area: 232 m2
- Total Area: 232 m2
References
In my house
- Pets - Allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Home exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Computer available
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Toys and games
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Clothes dryer
- Television
Outdoor
- Terrace or deck
- BBQ
- Garage
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Use/Exchange of car
Our Destination Wish List
- Open for all offers
- United States
- Spain
- France
- Greece
- Wales, UK
- Scotland, UK
- Ireland
- England, UK
Spoken Languages
- English
Our Neighbourhood
Nearest Airport: YYC - 5 Km
North Haven is a residential community located 8 kms from downtown. It is in close proximity to Nose Hill Park, the largest natural space in Calgary. It is located in the NW quadrant of the city and is close to many amenities. If you chose to stay in the first 2 weeks of July you can take in the world-famous Calgary Stampede, which hosts rodeo events, a midway and many free pancake breakfasts. Calgary is also home to attractions like the Calgary Zoo, Heritage Park and Calaway Park.
Within 1-1.5 hours drive you can arrive at the stunning Rocky Mountains including Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore, and Kananaskis. There are a plethora of outdoor adventures including hiking, biking, kayaking, hot springs, nordic spa, climbing and horse back riding.
Occupation
- Guidance Counsellor
- Teacher
Children
- Girl - Age: 6
- Girl - Age: 8
Pets
- We do not have pets.
About Our Family
We are a family of 4 looking for a new adventure this summer. We are teachers so have the whole summer off and are open to a month long exchange or shorter exchanges. We love traveling and are thrilled with the possibility of exploring a new country. We have previously completed a house/teaching exchange in Australia and Intervac exchanges in France and Ireland. We are open to a car exchange and are happy to watch any pets our exchange family may have.
References
This member has completed 2 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:
Sussargues, France
FR1001117We had a wonderful stay in Calgary, the house was perfect, and very well located to explore this part of Canada. The car exchange was great too. Leanne's family was Very nice and answered all of our questions when needed. They took great care of our house and of our cat too. Thanks for everything!
