2025 Mated Queen from Pope Canyon Queens
Caspian queens are renowned for producing gentle, calm bees with an exceptional spring buildup.
Availability & Ordering
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Select Your Date: Please choose the date you require.
- Past dates that appear available indicate queens ready for immediate pickup.
- Limited Quantities: Orders are not guaranteed until paid in full.
Arrival & Pickup
- Expected Arrival: Typically Thursdays (subject to weather or flight delays).
- Location: Calgary (we’ll notify you via email once the queens arrive).
- Pickup Window: Within 24 hours of arrival notification. Beyond this time, queen health becomes the purchaser’s responsibility—whether picked up or not.
Shipping (Within Western Canada)
- Cost: $35 for up to 4 queens via Canada Post - Please indicate your nearest Canada Post office, as we will only ship "hold for Pickup".
- Risk: All shipping is at the purchaser’s risk; please inquire with Robert for more details.
Shipping (Rest of Canada)
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Cost: please call for estimate. Previous orders have been in the range of $75 - $200 for air freight (Vancouver / Montreal)
- Billing: Our online store will charge $35 at checkout. The balance will be determined once arrangements have been made. We will contact you shortly after your purchase.
- Risk: All shipping is at the purchaser’s risk; please inquire with Robert for more details.
Additional Information
- Potential Delays: Occasional delays may occur due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Bulk Orders: Special pricing available for orders of 20+. Please inquire.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- Outside 7 Days of Pickup: A 20% fee applies to cancellations, refunds, or date changes.
- Within 7 Days of Pickup: Final sale only, with no changes or refunds.
- Note: Queens are a special-order item requiring considerable administrative coordination. Please plan accordingly.
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!
- Returns & Exchanges
- Shipping
If you are not satisfied with your purchase from our online store, you may return the unused product complete with original packaging and tags intact to the Online Store within 7 days of receiving the item for a refund less a 15% restocking fee (transaction fees) or 30 days for a store credit.
Due to bio security concerns, no products that have come into contact with bees, honey or wax can be accepted for return or exchange.
All returns must be authorized via email or phone prior to shipping. Please e-mail info@workerandhive.com or call 403-764-8177 to start the return process.Discounted items or items purchased with a promo code are considered a final sale. Discount codes may not be retroactively applied to previous orders.
No exceptions.
Beekeeping products can be tough to ship! Here is our shipping policy.
Shipping Policy
Thank you for supporting Worker and Hive Bee Supply. The following are the terms and conditions that constitute our Shipping Policy.
Shipment processing time: All orders are processed within 2-3 business days. Orders are shipped Tuesday through Friday, excluding holidays. If we are experiencing a high volume of orders, shipments may be delayed by a few days. Please allow additional days in transit for delivery. If there will be a significant delay in shipment of your order, we will contact you via email or telephone.
Shipping rates & delivery estimates: Shipping charges and estimated delivery times for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout. Please contact us directly should you feel that the quote is inaccurate and we will manual calculate order shipping rates. Although delivery delays can occasionally occur, we value your time and make every effort to to get your purchased items to you quickly. Occasionally, the carrier you have selected may not be the best option for delivery and we will substitute a comparable delivery option for your order.
Shipment to P.O. box addresses may not always be available for carriers other than Canada Post. Please confirm that your requested carrier (Purolator, UPS etc..) services your address prior to placing your order. We can not be responsible for unclaimed packages and will only refund the difference between product price and shipping fees.
Shipment Confirmation & Order tracking: You will receive a Shipment Confirmation email once your order has shipped containing your tracking number(s). The tracking number will be active within 24 hours.
Customs, Duties and Taxes: Worker and Hive Bee Supply is not responsible for any customs and taxes applied to your order. All fees imposed during or after shipping are the responsibility of the customer (tariffs, taxes, etc.).
Damages: Worker and Hive Bee Supply is not liable for any products damaged or lost during shipping. If you received your order damaged, please contact the shipment carrier to file a claim. Please save all packaging materials and damaged goods before filing a claim.
International Shipping Policy: We currently only offer international shipping to the U.S. Please contact us directly should you wish to have your purchase shipped to a country other than Canada or U.S.
Returns Policy: Our Return & Refund Policy provides detailed information about options and procedures for returning your order. It can be found HERE.
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