Calgary and District Beekeepers Association
Welcome! We are a non-profit organization promoting and encouraging good beekeeping practices in southern Alberta and Calgary in particular. We host both education meetings with information presentations, the less formal “Bees & Beers”, and seasonal events such as our summer Bar-Bee-Q. Check out our events page on the website for the latest information!
We organize group/club buys of packages, bee supplies and inform you of upcoming courses, seminars and other special events.
Whether you are a long-time beekeeper or find yourself bee-less in Calgary, you are welcome to join our club and attend our events — see Membership Signup.
This website includes practical beekeeping advice for all seasons, with details about swarm management, bee disease and treatment options, feeding, and overwintering.
Sharing
Members can participate in the discussions on our Newsgroup.
You are welcome to visit us on Facebook
2024 Bee Packages and Nucs
2024 New Zealand Bee Packages, Local Alberta Nucs and Drawn Frames – ORDER NOW!
The CDBA is excited to announce that we will be partnering again with Scandia Honey for packages in 2024 and will be offering nucs too!
5 Frame Nuc: $325
Package: $275
Drawn Deep Frame: $11
The packages, nucs and drawn frames will be delivered to Calgary in the spring for pick up in Calgary. Packages will arrive April 21, 2024. Nucs will arrive late May/early June.
You must be a member of the CDBA with a current 2024 membership to purchase packages and nucs. Login to the members only section on the website to purchase.
Announcements
Reminder: Beekeeper Registration Notice
As a reminder it is time to submit your annual Beekeeper Registration Form. Your current registration will expire at the end of June.
According to the Bee Act, a beekeeper is “a person who owns and possesses bees or beekeeping equipment or both.” This means that even if you only own used equipment, you are still required to register every year.
Beekeeper Registration Form. If you need help, there is a step by step guide: Beekeeping Registration.
Also check out the updated resources page.
Membership Signup for 2024 is Now Open
Our new online form is ready for sign up or renewal of your annual CDBA membership.
Your membership helps to pay for our regular meetings, some free courses, website, and other other club activities throughout the year.
Recent News Highlights
Beekeeping Bylaw – City of Calgary Beekeeping Registration Requirements
The City of Calgary has introduced beekeeping by-laws as part of the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw (effective January 1, 2022) which includes permitting requirements for all beekeepers within the City. …
Continue reading “Beekeeping Bylaw – City of Calgary Beekeeping Registration Requirements”
Upcoming Events
Beginners Beekeeping Course May 2024
Calgary and District Beekeepers Association (CDBA) is pleased to present a City of Calgary approved Beginner’s Beekeeping Course. This course surpasses the educational requirements for the City of Calgary beekeeping license. It covers the topics that you need to know to start beekeeping and become a hobby beekeeper in your own backyard. It is designed to provide the knowledge you will need for the entire beekeeping year.
Advanced Beekeeping – Bee Biology and Management
This advanced course will educate and empower participants to make informed decisions in their beekeeping practices and advocate for pollinator-friendly environments. Join us and become a part of the solution to protect these vital creatures that play a crucial role in our ecosystem.