Bee farm tours - you chose between Discovery Tour or Adventure Tours & for larger groups a custom Hybrid Tour
Have you ever wondered what goes on in a beehive? How honey is made? What a Queen Bee looks like? Experience the fascinating world of honey bees at HoneyBee Lane Bees! Discover our commitment to excellence as you explore our unique bee farm tours in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. We offer Discovery Tours or Adventure tours both offering an up-close behind the scenes tour of our working Apiary.
$15 for minors under 18 and $30 adults (scroll down for on-line booking forms)
Tours run May to September - Wednesday to Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Minors must be accompanied by an adult
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Complimentary Bee Farm Tours for students visiting with schools, colleges and university.
Discovery Bee Farm Tours - bees are contained by glass
See bees safely behind glass so that the entire family can participate.
What sets HoneyBee Lane apart is its our diverse collection of hives. See beekeeping history with our straw Skep hive and compare it to the modern Langstroth hive, peek inside the Slovenian AZ hive explore the African Top Bar hive and witness the innovation of the Australian Flow hive. No special bee protection suit is required for our Discovery tour, making it a hit for the everyone. We recommend close toes shoes as the pathways are made of wood chips.
Adventure Tours - hands on in bee yard.
In addition to learning about bees, and wandering through our tour walkway that displays several different styles of hive, you'll also get a behind the scenes look at how we raise Queen Bees. We will show where the queen lays her eggs, and explain how Queen Bees are created right here at HoneyBee Lane Bees.
On our Adventure Tours your safety is our priority. We provide full coverage bee suits for all sizes from aged 5 years old to 3X mens. We strongly recommend closed toe shoes such as sneakers or ankle boots. Socks are a good idea too. Please wear layers so that you are able to adjust for the weather. We provide gloves, rain gear and a short orientation of "do's and don'ts". We have a selection of boots in most sizes if you are unable to bring covered toed shoes.
Our bee yard is literally buzzing with activity in the summer; its home to over two million bees!
Custome Hybrid Combined Tours
Occasionally we are able to accommodate groups of a minimum of 6 and maximum of 10 people with different comfort levels around honey bees by offering a combined Hybrid tour experience. Your group will begin in our Discovery Yard, where guests can safely learn about honey bees through our observation hives and educational displays. This portion does not require bee suits and is suitable for guests who prefer a gentler experience or who may not wish to get close to active hives.
Following the Discovery portion, guests who would like a more hands-on experience may continue to our main apiary for the Adventure portion of the tour. Bee suits and safety equipment will be provided for those entering the main. beeyard hive area. This is a working bee yard.
Guests who prefer not to participate in the Adventure section are welcome to remain nearby in the viewing area outside the apiary or visit/feed our very friendly chickens and continue enjoying the farm setting while the rest of the group experiences the live hive demonstration.
Our goal is to ensure that everyone in the group has a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable visit while experiencing the fascinating world of honey bees at their own comfort level. Please contact us directly to book a Hybrid Tour.
At HoneyBee Lane Bees, we believe that knowledge is the best tool for advocacy. The more people understand bees — their needs, their challenges (varroa, habitat loss, forage gaps, climate stress) — the more likely we are to act in their favour. By attending a yard visit you become part of the solution: informed, inspired, and connected.
Housekeeping: The forested area has uneven surfaces that may not be accessible to all wheelchairs. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
We like a minimum of 2 participants with maximum of 10. We have a "Unisex Forest Loo" (porta-potty) which serves as a washroom.
Participants will be required to sign a waiver acknowledging their attendance is at their own risk. Parents/Guardians are required to sign for minors.
Book your tour today!
Ready to experience the magic of HoneyBee Lane Bees? Contact us to schedule your tour and discover the vital role of honeybees in our ecosystem.