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About the Enchanter Bed and Breakfast

Several years ago we fell in love with the beautiful Sunshine Coast, a peninsula a short 40 minute ferry ride from North Vancouver, BC. We were drawn to the pristine beauty of Pender Harbour, often named “The Venice of the North”.

With its captivating waterways, incredible hiking, swimming, etc., it is a playground for the outdoor enthusiast. When we stumbled across the uniquely constructed geodesic home on the harbour, the seeds were planted to fulfill our dream of building our business.

Your Hosts
We, Michel and Helen, both have European backgrounds and speak several languages.

Michel grew up in Paris, France, and immigrated to Canada in 1975. Although all his family still lives in France, he loves Canada. He has worked as a professional driver for over 30 years. Michel is a wonderful cook, and enjoys outdoor activities especially swimming. He is bilingual in English and French and has a good working knowledge of German.

Helen, although born in Canada, grew up in a Swiss home speaking both Swiss German (Schweizerdeutsch) and English. She has always had a fascination with languages and culture. Helen holds a masters degree in teaching second languages and has over 25 years of teaching experience. She has spent many enjoyable years teaching English as a Second Language. Now retired from the school district, her wish is to continue to use her love of teaching.

 ELSAH Canada 

After many fulfilling years of hosting guests from all over the world, we are now expanding our business with a new venture, English Language Study Adventure Canada (ELSAH Canada). With great excitement we are launching this new business expansion to attract guests to our area for an adventure holiday and an enjoyable way to improve English language skills. Language learning should be enjoyable. The goal of ELSAH Canada, is exactly that.  Why not enjoy a fun filled holiday while improving and acquiring purposeful language? Learning language through adventuresome experiences will help retain the language as it is linked to enjoyable memories.

Our all-inclusive ELSAH Canada packages include activities reflective of Canadian culture while showcasing the raw beauty on the Sunshine Coast: marine tours, hiking, kayaking, golfing, scuba diving, swimming,  horseback riding, cultural activities, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sightseeing, artisan and art gallery visits, etc., oceanview accommodations and delicious meals. The English lessons are adapted to each individuals needs and based on local sights and activities so that all learning has meaning and is attached to actual experiences. Our aim is to have total immersion in the English language and Canadian culture - and to provide a unique Western Canadian Sunshine Coast holiday!
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We welcome you to come and share our little paradise in Pender Harbour.