Pope Canyon Queens Spring 2026

Pope Canyon Mated Queens

Mated queens from Pope Canyon Queens.

Pope Canyon queens are renowned for producing gentle, calm bees with exceptional spring buildup, strong brood production, and excellent honey yields. These queens are selected for temperament, productivity, and overall colony health, making them a popular choice for both hobbyist and commercial beekeepers.

Queen Guarantee

Our queens are guaranteed to be alive and in good condition at the time of pickup or shipment.

Once queens leave our care, we cannot guarantee their acceptance, performance, health, or survival. Queen introduction success depends on many factors beyond our control, including weather, shipping conditions, colony condition, and individual beekeeping practices.

Ordering & Availability

• Please select your desired pickup date when ordering.
• Dates shown in the past that remain available indicate queens currently in stock and ready for immediate pickup.
• Orders are not reserved until paid in full.
• Quantities are limited and occasional delays may occur.

Arrival & Pickup

• We will notify purchasers by email once queens arrive in Calgary.
• Queens typically arrive in the late afternoon, subject to weather and transportation delays.
• Queens should be picked up within 24 hours of notification.
• Queen health becomes the purchaser's responsibility after this period, whether picked up or not.

Shipping

Western Canada

• $35 shipping for up to 4 queens via Canada Post (Hold for Pickup).
• Shipping is at the purchaser's risk.

Other Canadian Destinations

• Air freight shipping may be available.
• Typical freight costs range from $75–$200 depending on destination.
• The $35 online shipping charge serves as a deposit; any additional freight charges will be invoiced separately.
• Shipping is at the purchaser's risk.

Additional Information

• Special pricing may be available on orders of 20+ queens.
• Any new tariffs, import fees, or regulatory charges introduced after ordering will be passed through at cost.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

• Cancellations, refunds, or date changes made more than 7 days before the selected pickup date are subject to a 20% administration fee.
• Orders within 7 days of the selected pickup date are final sale and cannot be changed, cancelled, or refunded.

Queens are special-order livestock that require significant coordination and scheduling. We appreciate your understanding.

Meet the Queen Breeder

Caroline Yelle of Pope Canyon Queens

Caroline Yelle is a trailblazer in the beekeeping industry and the passionate force behind Pope Canyon Queens, a renowned queen bee breeding operation. Located in Northern California, Pope Canyon Queens is celebrated for producing robust, healthy, and productive queens tailored to meet the needs of beekeepers across North America.

Caroline’s journey into queen rearing began with a deep respect for honeybee biology and the vital role queens play in hive success. Over the years, she has honed her craft through hands-on experience and collaboration with leading entomologists and beekeepers, ensuring her breeding practices are both innovative and sustainable.

Her queens are bred with a focus on traits that beekeepers value most: gentleness, disease resistance, brood production and superior honey production. By selecting for genetic diversity and resilience, Caroline has built a reputation for providing queens that thrive in various climates and conditions, from the lush vineyards of California to the rugged landscapes of Canada.

Caroline is also a dedicated educator and advocate for the beekeeping community. She frequently shares her expertise through workshops, speaking engagements, and mentorship programs, empowering beekeepers to improve their own operations with strong, healthy queens.

At Pope Canyon Queens, Caroline’s commitment to excellence is evident in every hive. Her work ensures that beekeepers, whether hobbyists or commercial producers, have access to queens that support healthy colonies and sustainable beekeeping practices. We're a big fan of her queens and we know you will be too!