Homestay in Saanich, Canada
Hello International Student!
We are the Kong family and we have been homestay hosts for over 15 years. Our family includes parents, and 2 children (21 & 19). We live and work on a small hobby farm. Our home also has international farm workers and sometimes additional International students. It is a very quiet area with lots of families, sheep and chickens! We are walking distance to Camosun Interurban Campus, 5 minutes to the bus stop and 30 minutes bus ride to downtown.
Mrs. Kong was an international student herself with Rotary International when she was 17 and our children like getting to know all about new nationalities. We are leaders and members of 4-H (a youth development organization) and attend church regularly on Sundays at Saanich Baptist Church (you are welcome to join us or not as you are interested)
Our family likes to hike, bike and camp. We spend a lot of time out doors with our farm animals and in our big garden. Much of our food is produced here, as we are very interested in healthy living and eating. We eat dinner together most nights about 5:30pm, which is when we spend time talking and sharing about our day. This is a good time to practice English for you!
We hope your time in Canada is full of good memories and we try to help that become true for our students.
Sincerely,
Nadine Kong
Your Host: Nadine
- 2 grown children over 19
- Host does not smoke
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This host welcomes the following guests:
- ESL/foreign exchange students
- college or university students
- adults (mid-twenties and older)
- couples
- families with children
- new immigrants
- business travellers
- travel nurses
Services & Amenities
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Wi-Fi (wireless Internet)
- Smoking is not allowed
- Self service laundry included in rate (use of machine and detergent)
Occupancy
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 1-3 guests
- 1 month minimum stay
- 1 month of notice required to move out
3 Bedrooms in This Homestay
Room #1: Main floor
Sleeps 1 guest
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Beds
- 1 × Single
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Bathroom
- Shared with other guests
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Furnishings
- desk and chair
- nightstand or bedside table
- closet or wardrobe
- full-height mirror
Room #2: Basement
Sleeps 1 guest
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Beds
- 1 × Single
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Bathroom
- Shared with other guests
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Furnishings
- desk and chair
- nightstand or bedside table
- closet or wardrobe
- full-height mirror
Room #3: Basement
Sleeps 1 guest
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Beds
- 1 × Single
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Bathroom
- Shared with other guests
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Furnishings
- closet or wardrobe
- desk and chair
- nightstand or bedside table
Schools Near This Homestay
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Universities & Colleges (13)
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1 km14 min
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7 km34 min
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7 km25 min
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7 km42 min
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7 km34 min
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8 km46 min
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8 km34 min
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8 km30 min
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9 km31 min
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9 km32 min
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9 km53 min
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9 km46 min
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14 km61 min
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Grade Schools (1)
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8 km51 min
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Dance Schools (2)
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8 km30 min
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10 km56 min
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Language Schools (10)
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8 km42 min
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8 km31 min
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8 km31 min
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8 km29 min
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8 km27 min
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8 km26 min
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8 km26 min
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8 km33 min
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8 km30 min
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9 km36 min
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Flight Schools (1)
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18 km81 min
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Approximate distances are only a guide and should be verified with the homestay host.