Four Frame Deep Nucs: Looking to start a new beehive, expand your apiary, or replace winter losses? Our Four Frame Nucleus Colonies (Nucs) are the perfect solution! This colony contains three frames of immature and mature brood, an established laying queen, and an estimated population of 5,000 worker and drone bees. Plus, the fourth frame is filled with a supply of pollen, nectar, and/or capped honey.

At BeeKind Honey Bees, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality nucs that come packaged in recyclable corrugated plastic boxes. Each of our nucs also receives an inspection from a specialized Regional Bee Inspector, whose report and authorization to sell our stock are included with each purchase.

Reserve Order: To ensure that you receive your nucs when you need them, we recommend making your reservation well ahead of time. Our inventory can become very limited from March to May due to beekeepers making pre-arranged orders as part of their honey production strategies.

Payment: We offer two payment options: Full Payment or a 50% deposit (with the balance due at the time of pick up or anytime before). Please note that our nuc boxes are non-refundable and included in the full cost.

Pick up: We offering two pick-up locations: Armstrong BC, and Revelstoke BC. Castlegar orders will be transported into Castlegar by a local beekeeper. Location is to be determined. One week prior to being available, we will email you pick-up details and directions to our locations. We do not ship our nucs through Canada Post or Courier. We do promote/ encourage beekeepers working together to transport nuc orders into their area minimizing travel. Please let us know in advance if someone is picking up your order for you.

Our anticipated pick-up dates are the first Sunday in June in Armstrong BC followed by the next Monday in June in Revelstoke BC/ Castlegar BC. Please understand that these are expected dates, but each year's spring weather can significantly influence mating weather, which in turn can affect which weekend nucs are available for pick-up.

Transportation: When picking up your nucs, please be prepared to handle live bees with appropriate protective equipment and have a transport plan that provides adequate ventilation during transport. We recommend planning an early morning or late evening pick-up to ensure that foragers are home. The ideal transport is in the back of a pick-up truck, but bees can be transported in a vehicle while adequately secured against movement.

Please note that this is a live animal product that is made to order in high demand. A restocking fee of $50 each will be charged for cancelled orders before May 1st. Orders cancelled after May 1st will receive a store credit for the amount paid. We do not accept responsibility for bees that overheat once they leave our care, and any issues must be brought to our attention within 48 hours of receiving your bees. It is also recommended that you plan to feed your bees for 1-2 weeks following pick-up.

At BeeKind Honey Bees, we are committed to providing our customers with the best possible experience. If you have any questions about our nucs, our stock, and/or best practices, please do not hesitate to connect with us by chat, or emailing hello@beekindhoneybees.ca.

Transform your apiary with BeeKind's superior Carniolan Mated Queens, selectively bred in the pristine British Columbia Interior. Our queens emerge from a meticulous genetics program that prioritizes three essential traits: exceptional gentleness, proven overwintering success, and outstanding honey production.

Each queen represents generations of careful selection, adapted to thrive in local conditions. Whether you're managing spring splits, establishing nucleus colonies, or requiring emergency re-queening, our queens deliver consistent excellence for both hobbyist and commercial operations.

Shipped via tracked Canada Post in specialized ventilated containers, these queens arrive ready to elevate your colony's performance. With limited seasonal availability and our unwavering commitment to quality, these queens exemplify BeeKind's dedication to sustainable beekeeping excellence.

Reserve yours today and join the community of successful beekeepers who trust BeeKind's premier genetics program.

If you're looking to create a new bee colony or re-queen an existing one, our Queen Cells are the perfect solution. We're now offering a Priority Wait List that lets you choose which month you want to place your order, giving you the first opportunity to get your hands on our Queen Cells when they become available.

Our Queen Cells are typically available from mid-May to July, and we'll notify you in advance of the day they're harvested so you can place your order. Simply complete our NO CHARGE order form with your information, and we'll let you know as soon as the stock becomes available.

Please note that our Queen Cells are available following each graft between May and July, and their introduction requires specific timing when they're needed to go into a new colony (between 12-24 hours). Additionally, we offer local pick up only, at our queen rearing yard in Armstrong, and by special request in Revelstoke.

When picking up your Queen Cells, we ask that you have a transportation plan that includes means for securing against excessive movement and maintaining a stable temperature in an incubator or nuc. If you plan to transport in your own grafting frame, we can arrange for a grafting bar exchange.

Our Queen Cells are an excellent option for those looking to expand their apiary or replace a weak queen, and we're dedicated to providing you with the highest quality bees possible. Don't miss out on this opportunity - sign up for our Priority Wait List now!

Introducing our Carnolian Queen Cells - the perfect solution for creating a split or re-queening a hive. Our Queen Cells are available between May and July, following each graft with specific timing requirements of 12-24 hours for introducing them into a new colony.

For your convenience, we offer local pick-up only at our queen rearing yard in Armstrong, and by special request in Revelstoke. Please ensure you have a transportation plan in place that includes securing the Queen Cells against excessive movement and maintaining a stable temperature in an incubator or nuc to guarantee their safety and effectiveness.

To make transportation even easier, we can arrange for a grafting bar exchange if you plan to transport the Queen Cells in your own grafting frame.

If you're looking for premium quality Queen Cells to enhance the productivity of your hive, you've come to the right place! Order your Queen Cells today and experience the difference.

Welcome to our signature Beginner Beekeeping Course! Our comprehensive program combines theory and hands-on experience to launch your beekeeping journey with confidence.

Spring 2025 Schedule

Theory Sessions (Online)

·       Thursday, April 24th, 2025, | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•   Friday, April 25th, 2025, | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Practical Session (In-Person)

·       Sunday, April 27th, 2025, | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

·       Location: Educational Bee Yard, Revelstoke BC

•   Note: Weather dependent

Flexible Learning Options

Choose what works best for you:

·       Complete Course (Theory + Practical)

·       Theory Sessions Only

•   Practical Session Only

Theory Component

Our interactive online sessions cover:

·       Essential beekeeping equipment and tools

·       Season timeline and beekeeper duties

·       Integrated pest management

·       Colony operations and honey harvesting

·       Winter preparations

·       Spring management techniques

·       Regulatory requirements and hive registration

•   Local beekeeping community resources

Practical Component

Hands-on experience includes:

·       Electric fencing and bear awareness

·       Professional hive setup

·       Frame and equipment management

·       Bee identification

·       Live colony inspection

·       Record-keeping best practices

·       Seasonal management techniques

·       Swarm control and hive splitting

·       Honey super management

·       Feeding protocols

•   Winterization methods

Required Equipment for Practical Session

Participants must bring:

·       Protective gloves

·       Veil or bee jacket/suit

·       Hive tool

•   Smoker

Course Philosophy

Our mission is to equip you with:

·       Strong theoretical foundation

·       Practical hands-on experience

·       Confidence in basic beekeeping skills

·       Responsible beekeeping practices

•   Connection to the beekeeping community