Western Cowboy Lifestyle in Canada

  Canada

• British Columbia: 
Nelson,  Merritt,  Vernon,  Kamloops

Dates: starting every Monday

Description: This is a unique opportunity to experience rural and the 'Western cowboy' lifestyle in Canada. If you have always wanted to be a cowboy or cowgirl. This is the program for you! Students are placed on a ranch, farm, orchard or winery of their choice for 1 to 6 weeks. There are many exciting activities to do while you are there such as horse back riding, hiking, fishing, Western crafts, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, snowshoeing etc. At the same time you can learn about fruit and vegetables, viticulture, raising and training horses and animals while immersed in an English speaking environment. We currently have 5 ranches, and 1 organic farm to choose from.

Highlights: The farmstays are located in the Okanagan area of British Columbia. This is a semi-desert environment with 4 distinct seasons. The main industries here are tourism, ranching and agriculture (fruit, vegetables and wine).

Cost in US$: 270

This Program is open to European and World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Canada Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 2-3

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

International Gateway Kelowna's Mission Statement: International Gateway Kelowna offers English as a Second Language (ESL) programs to students in a safe, caring and affordable environment.

Year Founded: 2002