Queens ~ Cells (Priority Wait List 2023) - BeeKind Honey Bees Inc.Queens ~ Cells (Priority Wait List 2023) - BeeKind Honey Bees Inc.
John Gates working with a crossways mating nucs in Armstrong BC CanadaJohn Gates working with a crossways mating nucs in Armstrong BC Canada
Mated queen installed in a crossways mating nuc with a cap on the candy end and bees in the hive in Armstrong BC CanadaMated queen installed in a crossways mating nuc with a cap on the candy end and bees in the hive in Armstrong BC Canada
Honey extracting room with 60 frame horizontal extractorHoney Extraction Extracting Harvest

Our Production

Our Production: From Hive to Home

Premium Raw Honey Production

Our honey harvest takes place during the peak nectar flow from late July through August across our apiaries in Revelstoke, Malakwa, Armstrong and Falkland. Using sustainable extraction methods, we carefully collect excess honey while ensuring each colony retains sufficient stores for winter.

Our Signature Honey Varieties:

• Raw Harvest Blend: A unique combination of alfalfa, clover, and wildflower nectar

• Smooth Harvest Creamed: Our premium creamed honey, crafted in small batches over 4 days

• Available sizes: 500g to 15kg

Artisanal Beeswax Collection

Through our recent integration with Beeswax Works, we maintain three generations of chandlery expertise. Our pure beeswax is carefully:

• Collected during honey extraction, and routine hive maintenance

• Rendered and filtered to highest quality standards

• Used in our artisanal candle production

• Available in various forms for crafting and practical uses

Premium Bee Pollen

Our bee pollen is:

• Rich in essential nutrients and antioxidants

• Carefully produced, and sourced from Canadian suppliers

• Available in convenient sizes from 245g to 1.5kg

• Perfect for health-conscious consumers

Sustainable Bee Stock Production

Specializing in Carniolan honey bees, our stock program features:

• Four and Five frame nucleus colonies with reusable transport boxes

• Queen breeding focusing on gentle temperament

• Disease-resistant genetic lines

• Adherence to BC Bee Regulations

Quality Assurance

• Safe Food For Canadians Certification

• Annual Provincial Bee Inspector verification

• Integrated Pest Management system

• Sustainable beekeeping practices

Environmental Commitment

• Local nectar source preservation

• Pollinator habitat development

• Sustainable resource management

• Support for native pollinators