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WWOOF Canada is a registered charity that connects curious, eco-conscious participants—known as WWOOFers—with organic and ecological farmers across Canada.
Through hands-on experiences on farms, WWOOF creates opportunities for people to live, learn, and grow on organic farms across Canada, while supporting farmers who are committed to sustainable and ecological growing practices.
Our work helps strengthen the relationships between people, their food, and the land.
Who We Are
WWOOF Canada is a community of staff, directors, volunteers, WWOOFers and hosts. The day-to-day operations are run by WWOOF Canada’s small staff team, supported by its Board of Directors. Finally, WWOOF Canada is a proud member of the Federation of WWOOF Organizations (FoWO), a network of WWOOF organizations, with the shared goal of uniting, promoting, protecting and supporting the WWOOF movement around the world.
What We Do
WWOOF Canada connects visitors with organic and ecological farms for an educational, hands-on exchange.
Whether you’re a first-time traveller, a student, an aspiring ecological farmer, or someone seeking a deeper connection to the land, WWOOFing offers a unique opportunity to:
- Learn about ecological agriculture and sustainable living
- Live and work alongside small organic farmers who share their knowledge and experience
- Connect with people from different walks of life through shared values and experiences
- Explore Canada’s diverse landscapes, communities, and farming traditions
- Grow practical skills and a deeper understanding of where food comes from
These experiences help build stronger relationships between people, farms, and food systems.
Our Values
- Sustainability – Promote organic growing and ecological farming practices
- Community – We believe in the power of shared experiences to build understanding.
- Education – We value hands-on learning, skill-sharing, and curiosity.
- Cultural Exchange – We foster global connections through travel, respect, and collaboration.
Our History
WWOOF Canada was founded in 1985, inspired by the growing global WWOOF movement that began in the UK in 1971.
Since then, we have facilitated tens of thousands of connections between WWOOFers and hosts across Canada. These exchanges have helped grow a vibrant community committed to organic farming, experiential learning, cultural exchange, and sustainable living.
Want to know more? Learn more about WWOOF Canada’s history between 1985 and 2010, between 2010 and 2024, and the history of the Federation of WWOOF Organizations (FoWO).
Join the Movement
WWOOF Canada welcomes hosts and WWOOFers from across the country and around the world. Whether you want to share your farm and knowledge or experience life on the land, WWOOF offers an unforgettable opportunity to grow, learn, and connect.
Even if you aren’t in a place to WWOOF or host, you can still support the work that we do by donating to our cause. Your money helps us to support a more positive and supportive community where WWOOFers and hosts the ecological farming movement and sustainable living.