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What is House Sitting in Canada?

House sitting in Canada involves a person, couple or family staying in someones home while the owner is away, and often involves caring for the owners pets and plants. In exchange, house sitters get to stay for free. House sitting is a great way to get the chance to experience different lifestyles while exploring an area. There are many people who are willing to provide their homes as a home-base for travelers and those people can accommodate in any type of lifestyle. On House Sit Canada, homeowners in Alberta can find and connect with house sitters in Alberta.

How can I find a House Sitter?

House Sit Canada is a meeting place for homeowners and house sitters in Alberta, as well as all other regions and areas of Canada. Our website allows you to search for house and pet sitters in Canada based on location, dates needed, and other criteria, and may also provide information about the experience and references of each pet and house sitter. Although you can browse and search house sitters on House Sit Canada, we believe it is much more efficient to post an Assignment for your housesit online. We send out daily email alerts to house sitters. Those who are available, eager and willing to apply for your house sitting position, will visit your profile and contact you via our internal messaging system. Additionally, we post some assignments to our social media channels to spread the word that you are looking for a house sitter.


When selecting a house sitter, it is important to thoroughly interview them and check references to ensure that they are reliable and responsible. You may also want to consider requiring a police check or background check for added peace of mind.It is also a good idea to clearly communicate your expectations and make sure that the house sitter understands their responsibilities, such as taking care of your pets, watering plants, and handling any emergencies that may arise. Providing a detailed list of instructions and contact information can help ensure that everything runs smoothly while you are away.

Is House Sitting in Canada for me?

Overall, house sitting in Canada can be a convenient and cost-effective solution for homeowners who want to have their home and pets taken care of while they are away. With a little research and careful planning, you can find a house sitter in Alberta who will treat your home and pets with the same care and attention that you do. A house sitter will perform agreed tasks that involve caring for your property and pets. This includes taking care of all the usual daily tasks involved with running and maintaining a home such as house cleaning, garden maintenance, pool maintenance, general house security, forwarding or collecting mail, caring for pets and the occasional odd job. This means you can rest assured that you home is not empty and unsecured, and your pets are well looked after whilst you are away. Home owners can register for free!

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