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+1 250 607 9225

Welcome to theDoighouse

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'theDoighouse Earthship' crowned #1 !

Hipcamp 2024 AWARDS

Wow, 

We're excited to share 'theDoighouse Earthship' has been crowned the #1 best place to pitch your tent in Canada in 2024!

AND

Our Off-Grid Getaway Cabin is a runner-up for best cabin rental in Canada for 2024!



Book your stay today!

Experience the 'ship

Are you, or your group curious about earthships, intentional or natural building?  Are you looking for a space to re-energize and connect with others? Do you want lively and engaged discussion about food security, climate change, earthship tours, workshops and off-grid living? Come spend some time with us!

Camping

Eco-friendly: cabins, tent and RV

Check in 3 PM

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Check out 11 AM

Qualicum Bay

Event Details

Camping

Eco-friendly: cabins, tent and RV

 Escape to the great outdoors and experience camping at theDoighouse Earthship! Our cabin, RV, and tent sites are now available for booking ...

Event Details

Check in 3 PM

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Check out 11 AM

Qualicum Bay

August 10, 2024

Annual Open House & Tours

Pre-register for Morning or Afternoon Tours

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10:30 AM or 1:30 PM

Qualicum Bay

Event Details

August 10, 2024

Annual Open House & Tours

Explore the innovative and sustainable Doighouse Earthship in Qualicum Bay! Bring your curiosity and invest a couple hours of your time with...

Event Details

Pre-register for Morning or Afternoon Tours

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10:30 AM or 1:30 PM

Qualicum Bay

Eco-experiences

Eco Camps, Gardening Workshops,

Our space

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Activities for your friends and family

Qualicum Bay

Event Details

Eco-experiences

Eco Camps, Gardening Workshops,

Looking for a custom workshop tailored to your group?  We can offer you space for your event, or we can customize a package for your group. ...

Event Details

Our space

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Activities for your friends and family

Qualicum Bay

Volunteer

Stay, Learn, Play, Laugh, Life-long friendships,

Spots available for July.

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3 week minium stay

theDoighouse Learning Centre Qualicum Bay

Event Details

Volunteer

Stay, Learn, Play, Laugh, Life-long friendships,

We have a couple more spots available between May 1 and September 30.  Apply today.

Spots available for July.

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3 week minium stay

theDoighouse Learning Centre Qualicum Bay

the Earthship

Folk Art Birdhouse from Rusty Green Bunny Antiques https://sites.google.com/site/rustygreenbunny/
green glass bottle brick

Green glass bottle brick.  Made from 2 bottles of Pepperwood Zinfindal wine.

Glass bottle wall in the main bathroom of theDoighouse Earthship in Qualicum Bay

Glass bottle wall under construction in the main bathroom of theDoighouse Earthship in Qualicum Bay.

Glass bottle bricks

Glass bottle bricks

West wing tire wall in the master bedroom being wired.

West wing tire wall in the master bedroom being wired.  

the Gardens

Welcome to theDoighouse
a wheel barrow full of daffodils
Nasturtium flowers growing in a brown ceramic pot
a monarch butterfly landing on a thimble berry bush
a volunteer gardener watering the plants
a yellow zucchini flower in bloom growing in a food forest

The People

Group of people with their hands in a wheel barrow of cement, getting ready to pack out the Earthshi
Two people mixing cob for the cob oven
2 people with a plate of food scraps for the turkeys.
Group of people sharing a meal.
Group of people celebrating time together at theDoighouse Earthship
Group of people sharing a meal together at theDoighouse Earthship
Group of people sharing a meal together at theDoighouse Earthship in Qualicum Bay, Vancouver Island.
Girl checking to see if a tire if full.
Group of Earthshippers sitting on a tire wall, celebrating their time together at theDoighouse Earth
Girl standing beside a picnic table, after sharing a meal with a group of volunteers.
Girl picking wild huckleberries

the AWARDS

2023 Runner up - Best Cabin Rental in BC

2023 Runner up - Best Allround camp in BC

2023 -3rd Place - Best Hipcamp to visit in BC.


Earthship Diaries

About Us

Your Hosts

Tony (my husband) and I (Susan) are passionate about sustainability.  

Together we have four children, Bentley (our standard poodle and living doorbell), Mabel (mouser extraordinaire) 

and the 'hens' (generously gifting fresh eggs daily)


With our children grown and no longer living at home, we are living our dream - building an Earthship, learning centre and hosting the world.

All are welcome to join us in creating a caring and inclusive learning space here on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.


The purpose of the Learning Centre is to provide inclusive, multi-generational environmental education. 

a.‘about the environment (e.g. Biology) b.‘for the environment (e.g. Activism) and 

c.‘through the environment (e.g. Empowerment; teamwork, team building, confidence building, and leadership)


The Earthship is all about exploring a low-impact lifestyle, off-grid living in an energy-efficient dwelling built from recycled materials. 

One that meets local, provincial, and national building and energy codes, built to last for (at least) 100 years.


We bring together professionals,  enthusiasts, and the general public to enjoy hands-on learning by hosting seasonal eco-camps, gardening workshops and (occasionally) fireside chats.  We also provide a cultural exchange for international and local volunteers.  


It is love for the planet, people, and sharing of abundance that makes this project come alive.

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For individual or small group tours, we can customize an itinerary to emphasize your interests. If you have a special request, send us a message, and we will be sure to get back to you soon.

theDoighouse Learning Centre Ltd.

Qualicum Bay, British Columbia V9K 2E2, Canada

+1.250.607.9225/thedoighouse@gmail.com

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