Scotch Lake Apiaries

Our main apiary lies along the George's River on a ridge of the Barrichois Hills at Scotch Lake in Cape Breton.

Our apologies, the 2021 season has been put on hold. Please check back for reopening in 2022.

Specialty honey, beeswax products, seasonal produce are some of the items you can purchase from Scotch Lake ...

All beekeepers need the experience of another beekeeper from time to time.  We can always be better beekeepers.

Understanding which insects can and will sting, along with their toxicity and pain thresholds, is the best defence for ...

Honey bees will nest 6-10 feet off the ground and can be found in hollows of trees.  Scotch Lake Apiaries will pay ...

Can you tell the difference between a domestic Honey Bee and a wild Bumble Bee or a Yellow Jacket Wasp?

There are many bees that live here, not just the Honey Bees of the beekeeper, and they all do their part in pollination.

A successful beekeeper is aware of the flora on which bees feed and is able to assess the output of a pasture.