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British Columbia Fruit Picker Association
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Welcome to the Fruits Pickers Association
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of British Columbia, Canada.
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We have a great deal of experience in working with fruit pickers in this area.
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We have expended a great deal of time and effort researching information you
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will need to enjoy a successful, fun filled summer of picking fruits, Berries,
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Melons, and Vegetables in British Columbia.
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Employment
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A constantly updated list of available jobs detailing.
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Reliable employers where they are located and how to
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contact them. Duration of job, type of work available,
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variety of fruit to be picked, remuneration, facilities
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available on site, number of employees requested actual
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and forecasted start and finish dates at each farm.
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We will make available to you over the net and from our
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office in the Okanagan Valley this valuable information for
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a productive memorable and enjoyable season of picking
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You will realize saving and remuneration far greater than
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the membership fee as a result of the contacts, research,
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and the scale of organization we have to offer.
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Transportation
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We offer the same good service with three modes of
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transportation to the Okanagan Valley, for our new and
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long time membership alike. Special discounted fares
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are available to our members depending upon
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departure date, location and mode of transportation.
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By Train
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Departure from Halifax, Federation, Quebec city, Montreal,
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Toronto, Subury, Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Kamloops.
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Depart:
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Return:
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By Bus
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Departure from Halifax to Okanagan Valley, stopping at
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every cities and towns for our members.
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Depart:
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Return:
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By Members
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We could provide you transportation with others members
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coming through your town or from your neighborhood.
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Accommodation
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In our experience the Okanagan Valley, offers three
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types of accommodation preferred by our fruit picking
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members.
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Free
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We will upon request provide our members with a list
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and location of free camp sites currently available,
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including accommodations accepted and amenities
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available at these free sites.
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Cabin
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We will upon request provide our members with a list
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and location of the many orchards with cabins available
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at no charge or a nominal charge to on site fruit pickers.
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Camping
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We will upon request provide our members with a list
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of the many public campgrounds available in the area,
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detailing cost, facilities available, accommodations
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accepted and length of stay permitted.
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Activities
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Beaches & Parks
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Boating
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Camping
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Festivals
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Fishing
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Golfing
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Hiking
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Shopping
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Skiing
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Swimming
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