Golden Cariboo Queen Bees - 2026

Golden Cariboo Queens
Raised with care, bred from the best.
Golden Cariboo's queens are bred primarily off carniolan and buckfast stock, with new genetics always in the mix. The operation is constantly testing bees from other Canadian breeders to find the traits that matter most. They're picky about the hives they breed from, because no beekeeping practice can make up for shoddy stock.
Every queen mother is selected based on these qualities:

Winter hardy
Varroa resistant
A strong honey producer
Great at filling pollen traps
Gentle enough no veil is needed

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.