President’s message (January 2026)
A slightly belated Happy New Year to everyone! January is a wonderful time for beekeeping. The coming season is full of the promise of being the best one yet, and …
We are beekeepers. It is as simple as that! It is not easy, but with patience and a willingness to learn, mastering the art and science of husbanding bees becomes a life goal.
We are the largest bee club on Vancouver Island, with over 200 active members. Our diverse club hosts meetings covering content for newbees as well as experienced beeks. Read more…

Bees have been around for quite a while, and so have we. Our club has been active since the 1950s, but our experience and techniques have adapted through the decades. We encourage the sharing of ideas and experiences of our club members since we’re stronger as a colony than as individuals.

The CRBA’s constitution and by-laws clearly outlines what we stand for and aims to provide a future vision to those who affiliate with us through membership. Come to one of our meetings and enjoy discussing ideas with like-minded individuals.

We want to connect people with similar interests in all things related to bees. To do so, we regularly update notices and links, and have some club members selling some equipment and services. Members of the public interested in hosting hives on their property also contribute to bee sustainability.

A slightly belated Happy New Year to everyone! January is a wonderful time for beekeeping. The coming season is full of the promise of being the best one yet, and …
We are almost at the season’s finishing line – but it’s not time to relax quite yet! Definitely time to get your quilt boxes on – I went into my …
Well, the majority of the hubbub is over, and things are settling down as the season ends. While 2025 wasn’t the best season for many of us, it wasn’t the …
We have a special in-person presenter this month Mr. Muhammad Fahim Raza, from the BC Tech Transfer Program working under the umbrella of the Honey Producers Association, will be presenting …