Strathcona Beekeepers' Library: Vancouver Beekeeping Courses

Become a beekeeper

There are a number of organizations offering beekeeping courses in the Vancouver area. This is a list of some of the Schools : Urban Bee Supplies (Delta); BC Bee Supply (Burnaby); Honeybee Centre (Surrey); Dancing Bee Apiary in Aldergrove; Dr. Bee in Pitt Meadows; West Coast Bee Supply in Pitt Meadows; Campbell's Gold in Abbotsford ; Environmental Youth Alliance in Vancouver; and Langara College in Vancouver. The government of British Columbia also offers an Introduction to Beekeeping Class in classroom and webinar format for free. There is no specific start date but it usually starts in the middle of March. They also offer a Bee Master course every other year in February. For more information go to the provincial government website.
For more books, video series and online courses on beekeeping check out our Beekeepers' Library above.

Greater Vancouver Beekeeping Organizations:
Richmond Beekeepers Association Meeting dates: Second Tuesday or every month (excluding June-August). Meeting Location:
Kinsmen Nature Pavilion from 7:30-9pm, 11851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond
Langley Bee Club Meeting dates: 1st Tuesday of each month (excluding June-August). Meeting Location: St. Andrews Church Hall, 20955 Old Yale Road, Langley BC
Surrey Bee Club- Meeting dates: 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Meeting Location: The Honeybee Centre starts at 7pm. 7480 176 St, Surrey
North Shore Beekeeping Club
Burnaby Bee Club - Meeting Dates: 2nd Monday of each month. Meeting Location: 5234 Rumble Street - Contact jobobic@telus.net

New Westminster Beekeepers Association - Meeting weekly from March to October in the Queens Park bee yard.
Chilliwack Bee Club - Meeting Dates: 4th Wednesday of Every Month. Meeting Location: The Chilliwack Library from 7-8:30pm. Contact: Laura Cameron chilliwackbeekeepers@gmail. com
North Fraser Bee Club (Maple Ridge) Meeting dates: 4th Monday of the Month. Meeting Location: Grow & Gather Garden Center; 7:30pm-9:00pm. 24565 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge.
Squamish Beekeepers Association - Stein Hoff fredahoff@yahoo. ca , 604-898-4188
Maple Ridge Beekeepers Association - Raena Dumas raenadumas@hotmail. com 604-786-5245
Sea to Sky Beekeepers
Sunshine Coast Beekeepers
Point Roberts Bee Club - Meeting dates: The 4th Monday of the month. Meeting Location: Point Roberts Community Center at 1487 Gulf Road. Contact: sfalkjd@gmail.com or thelittlegoldenharp@gmail.com
Pemberton Bee Club Contact: Delores Frans Los, Email: dfflos@hotmail.com
Strathcona Beekeepers Association: Meeting dates every last Sunday from April to October at Cottonwood Garden in Vancouver. Contact: strathconabee@gmail.com

BC Honey Producers Association Technology Transfer Program is offering self paced beekeeping courses available now. "Our educational courses are meticulously developed in-house under the expert guidance of Dr. Nuria Morfin, in close collaboration with esteemed scientists, researchers, and apiculturists. Tuition is a one-time fee of $250, granting you access to all course materials, interactive class discussion forums, and support from the TTP Lead, Nuria Morfin, along with technical assistance from our IT department. Enrolment is open year-round to all individuals interested in exploring the world of beekeeping, with no prerequisites necessary. Our self-paced course offers flexibility, allowing you to tailor your learning experience to your schedule. Based on our estimations, dedicating 2-3 hours per week typically leads to completion within one month. However, students have four months from the date of enrolment to complete the curriculum, a time frame designed to accommodate your pace and commitments."

Online Webinars

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Beekeeping Today Podcast The weekly podcast for the latest beekeeping news, information and entertainment for today's beekeeper. Hosts Jeff Ott and Kim Flottum bring you interviews and commentary helping you become a more informed and knowledgeable beekeeper.