Events & Beekeeper Training
Explore the world of beekeeping with ABC Bees, Calgary’s trusted name since 2010, setting the Gold Standard for beekeeping in Canada.
Whether it’s ticking off your bucket list, planning a unique date night, or honing your beekeeping expertise, we’ve got you covered. Join us on a journey where beekeeping transforms from a hobby into a passionate pursuit. ABC Bees—where the world of bees comes alive
Beekeeping Courses & Field Days
Learn the essentials to meet bylaw standards, get your permit, and build a seasonal work plan tailored to your location. Gain the skills to care for healthy, thriving bees all year long—no experience needed!
A Self-Guided Online Course from ABC Bees & the Alberta Beekeepers Commission
Strengthen your beekeeping practice by learning to raise queens.
Developed in partnership with the Alberta Beekeepers Commission, this comprehensive online course from ABC Bees gives you the tools, techniques, and biological understanding to rear healthy, productive queens in your own apiary.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Understand the biology of queen and drone development, and their role in colony success
Evaluate and select breeder colonies based on desirable genetic traits
Create, manage, and assess queenless starter and queenright finisher colonies
Apply queen rearing methods including the Doolittle method and Shook Swarm technique
Use tools like the Queen Rearing Wheel to plan your season
Identify and manage the key stages of queen cell development
Confidently graft larvae and manage the transfer of queen cells
Introduce virgin and mated queens with proper technique and timing
Monitor and assess queen mating success and colony acceptance
A Collection of 10-mini Online Courses
$99
1-Year access to 50 hour course
$475
