Welcome to HoneyBee Lane Bees

At HoneyBee Lane Bees, we produce premium honey on our family-owned organic farm in the beautiful Cowichan Valley near Duncan, British Columbia. Our bees forage among Garry oak meadows, wildflowers, forests, orchards, and gardens, creating distinctive seasonal honeys that reflect the landscape around them.

From May through September, we welcome visitors to experience the fascinating world of honey bees through our small-group Bee Farm Tours. Guests enjoy an engaging behind-the-scenes look at life inside a working apiary while discovering the remarkable role honey bees play in our environment. Schools, colleges, and universities are welcome by advance arrangement.

Our farm is also home to free-ranging chickens, a friendly farm dog, and a charming farm stand where visitors can browse our honey and other locally produced farm products after their tour.

From time to time we have a limited surplus of nucleus colonies or queens available. These are offered only when available, and we are unable to accept advance orders.

Whether you are looking for exceptional local honey, a memorable farm experience, or simply a chance to reconnect with nature, we look forward to welcoming you to HoneyBee Lane Bees.

Bee farm tours - you chose between Discovery Tour, Adventure Tours and Young Explorers Tour for children under 7 (please see our Important Information for Families).

Booking forms for tours are located at the bottom of every page.   Our Farm stand is open every day of the year except when its snowing!

Adventure tours offer hands on in the bee yard with protective clothing provided.   Discovery tours need no special clothing;  visitors see bees safely behind glass screens.  Our Young Explorer tours are for families with children under 7 years old.

Frequently Asked Questions 

What can we expect on a Bee Farm tour?

Tours take place outside come rain or shine.  A certified Beekeeping Instructor provides a history of beekeeping and information about honey bees and their admirable social structure.

We have several bee hives to view including Top Bar, Flow Hive, Langstroth, Slovanian AZ and Skep.   There is some, but not very much walking.  

How close do we get to bees?

Visitors on a Discovery Tour are separated from the honey bees with glass but are only inches away and it's usually possible to see a Queen Bee;  please wear closed toe shoes and socks. 

Visitors on Adventure tours are provided a bee suit and gloves and are able to open bee hives and touch bees with a gloved hand.    Please wear layers and boots that cover your ankles.  We do have a few sizes of boots for all ages for those who are travelling and do not have boots on hand.

Visitors on Young Explorers are separated by glass.  We focus on the fun aspects of honey bees.

Where is the Bee Farm Located

HoneyBee Lane Bees is located only 3 kilometers from Duncan city center on shores of peaceful Quamichan Lake.  The property is unspoiled and contains old growth trees and over 120 historic Garry Oaks. 

Tours take place in the upper section of the propery.  The reception area is located in a small grove of trees where the deer have their babies in the Spring. 

From a busy street, the half kilometer driveway leads you to a sanctuary for honey bees and pollinators alike.  Bunnies, quail and occasional deer are often the first to greet you as you drive the half kilometre driveway into a world where time has stopped still. 

How do I book a bee tour

Discovery and Adventure Bee tours for everyone 7 years and up can be booked on line on our Bee Tour on scroll down on any page to find booking forms. 

Cost is $15 for minors. $20 for seniors over 65 and $30 for adults for Adventure/Discovery Tour.

We do offer a Family rate of $100 for a single family up to 8 family members.  

Our Young Explorers Tour

A private 35-minute introduction to the fascinating world of honey bees, specially designed for children under 7 years of age.

$25 per child (under 7 years). Parents and guardians accompany their child/children free of charge.

For the safety of both our visitors and our bees, each child under 7 years must be accompanied by a dedicated parent or guardian throughout the tour.

The 35-minute format has been thoughtfully designed to match the attention span and interests of younger children, allowing them to enjoy a relaxed and engaging introduction to the amazing world of honey bees.

Following the tour, families are welcome to visit our friendly farm animals and explore the farm at their leisure.

Younge Explorer tours can only be booked by text/cell - 250 701 4766 or email:  honeybeelanebees@gmail.com 

About Us 

For more than 25 years, our family has cared for this special place, and today three generations proudly call it home.

Our passion is producing exceptional honey while sharing the remarkable world of honey bees through our guided Bee Farm Tours. Visitors experience a working apiary, meet our friendly farm animals, explore our farm stand, and discover why honey bees are so important to our environment.

From time to time we also have a limited surplus of nucleus colonies or queens available, but our primary focus is caring for our bees, producing premium honey, and welcoming visitors to experience life on our farm.

REVIEWS

“Wow! Absolutely fabulous! Janette is extremely knowledgeable, very personable and passionate about honeybees which shows in her excellent tour of the many aspects of bees and beekeeping. I learned so much and left with a sense of wonder about these tiny creatures we so often take for granted. Thank you so much!"  L Jenkins  May 2026

'I've been buying honey from HoneyBee Lane Bees and it never disappoints. The taste is unlike any other honey I've tried before. Highly recommend!”   Sara Boa.  April, 2025

"Honeybee Lane Bees  is the absolute best!  Highly recommend."  Michelle Grubac, May 2026

"Highly recommend.  Take your friends and family here when they visit this summer."  Kyla Peristrom April,  2026

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