Welcome to the Hive
Join Alberta’s Friendly Beekeeping Community
For over 50 years, the Edmonton & District Beekeepers Association has been a not-for-profit champion for awareness, education, and support of the wonderful honey bee (Apis mellifera).
Welcome to the Hive
Join Alberta’s Friendly Beekeeping Community
For over 50 years, the Edmonton & District Beekeepers Association has been a not-for-profit champion for awareness, education, and support of the wonderful honey bee (Apis mellifera).
Welcome to the Hive
Join Alberta’s Friendly Beekeeping Community
For over 50 years, the Edmonton & District Beekeepers Association has been a not-for-profit champion for awareness, education, and support of the wonderful honey bee (Apis mellifera).
Next Meeting: October 22nd
We are the Edmonton & District Beekeepers Association (EDBA), a not-for-profit organization promoting awareness and education about honey bees. Our 100+ members come from Edmonton and surrounding communities including St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Nisku, Beaumont, Onoway, Alberta Beach, Hardisty, Gibbons, and Bon Accord.
Whether you're a hobbyist starting with your first hive or a commercial beekeeper, we provide helpful support, resources, and a welcoming community dedicated to healthy bees and sustainable ecosystems.
Join Alberta’s Friendly Beekeeping Community
For over 50 years, the Edmonton & District Beekeepers Association has been a not-for-profit champion for awareness, education, and support of the wonderful honey bee (Apis mellifera).
Become a Member Today – Only $30/Year
Why Honey Bees Matter
Fascinating Facts
More than a hobby
Honey bees are master pollinators, essential for many of the foods we enjoy and the wild plants that support Alberta’s biodiversity.
By keeping bees, you become part of this incredible story — supporting biodiversity and local food systems right here in Alberta.
55k miles per pound
A single worker bee produces only about 1/12 teaspoon of honey in her entire lifetime, yet a colony collectively travels over 55,000 miles and visits around 2 million flowers to make just one pound of honey.
200 times per second
Bees have five eyes, two pairs of wings that beat 200 times per second, and a sense of smell 50 times more powerful than a dog’s — with 170 odorant receptors.
33% of the food chain
Honey bees are the only insects that produce food consumed by humans, and they help pollinate about one-third of the food we eat.
Beekeeping in Alberta
Local Impact
Alberta leads Canada in honey production, with nearly 300,000 colonies and producing about 40% of the country’s honey — often valued at over $100 million annually. Our province’s vast canola fields and diverse flora make it an ideal home for strong, productive bee colonies.
The Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Here in the Edmonton area, the EDBA keeps members informed on the latest advancements, government policies, bee health, seasonal best practices (spring feeding to fall wrapping), and more through informative guest speakers and events.
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