Local Beekeepers' Associations
The local beekeeping associations are a great source of hands-on advice and support. Check this list for the association closest to you and show up at one of their meetings. All are welcome. Contact or email to confirm meeting dates and locations.
Ausable Bee Club (ABC)
Contact:
Jonathan Cucksey
Email:
ABC meets, usually monthly, at Ferguson’s Apiaries, 39006 Huron 84, Hensall, ON N0M 1X0. Monthly topics include Q & A, speakers, topics to fit the time of the year and what the beekeepers are doing in the yard.
Membership fee is $20/yr. Everyone welcome - we have members from London, Stratford, Goderich, Clinton, Exeter, Grand Bend, and area.
Please contact Jonathan to confirm dates, times and topics of meetings.
Brampton Beekeepers' Association
Brampton, ON
Contact:
Devon Doane
Email:
This group is for Brampton residents who keep bees, or who are interested in keeping bees, and who are looking to connect with other local beekeepers.
An informal group that meets once a month during the beekeeping season to discuss what's happening in our hives, ask questions, and share resources. Please send a message if you wish to join the monthly meetings.
Central Ontario Beekeepers' Association
Contact:
Noah Pascoe
Email:
The Central Ontario Beekeepers Association (COBA) has represented area beekeepers since 1910. It is a member-driven network of new and experienced beekeepers, from hobbyists with one or two hives to commercial beekeepers with more than 500 hives.
Centre Grey Beekeepers Association
Markdale
Contact:
Chris Crocker
Email:
The Centre Grey Beekeepers Association meets in the Lower Hall of Markdale Baptist Church at 7pm on the last Thursday of Nov, Jan and March.
Cloverbelt Beekeepers' Association
Contact:
CBA Secretary
Dufferin Beekeepers' Association
Orangeville, ON
Contact:
Peter Chorabik, President
The club meets on the third Tuesday of each month from September to June at 7 pm in the Northview Room at Tony Rose Arena in Orangeville.
Email Peter for meeting information.
Durham Region Beekeepers' Association
Greenbank, ON
Contact:
Marc Hamilton
Telephone:
905-213-6634
Website:
Meeting times: Typically the first Monday of each month from March to October. Dates are to be confirmed on our Facebook page for the Durham Region Beekeepers' Association.
Location: Greenbank Centennial Hall, 19965 Highway 7/12 in Greenbank Ontario.
Chair: Marc Hamilton hamiltonhoneybeeholdings@gmail.com
Membership Director: Julie Ginter beesknees170@gmail.com
Swarms Contact: Cosmin Bocean 647-551-5233, aromathapiaries@gmail.com
Eastern Ontario Beekeepers' Association
Email:
Website:
The Eastern Ontario Beekeepers Association meets three times a year: at our Spring Meeting, Summer Field Day held jointly with the Lanark Beekeepers Association, and at our fall Annual General Meeting
Check out the website for upcoming events.
Essex Beekeepers' Association
Website:
Golden Horseshoe Beekeepers' Association
Greater Hamilton, Brant and Halton Regions
Contact:
Luc Peters, President
Email:
Website:
Meetings generally held the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm from January to November (no December meeting), on the 2nd floor of Marritt Hall at the Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road South, Jerseyville, Ontario.
Grand River Beekeepers' Association
Waterloo Region
Contact:
Selina Siu, Ken Coyle
Email:
Meetings held the 4th Wednesday of the month, except for July, August, & December at the Christian Fellowship Church, 315 Northlake Dr, Waterloo at 7:30pm, in the basement.
Haldimand-Norfolk Beekeepers' Association
Contact:
Kelly Bowers-Moodie, President
Email:
Meetings take place monthly on the second Monday. Check the website for up-to-date details or changes.
New members welcome!
Huronia Beekeepers' Association
Contact:
Tom Shaw, President
Email:
Website:
The club meets on the second Thursday of the month from February to November. Meetings are generally from 7:30pm-9:30pm at the Edgar Community Hall. You can checkout our events calendar page for a full schedule on upcoming meetings and events. The Edgar Community Hall is located at 1167 Old Barrie Road West, Shanty Bay.
Check the website for upcoming events.
New members welcome.
Kenora Beekeeping Club
Contact:
Vicky Donath
A club for beekeepers to talk, share information, and support one another. New members and new beekeepers are always welcome, whether it's just to learn more about bees or to learn more about getting started in beekeeping.
Lanark County Beekeepers' Association
Contact:
Shelley Neilson, Vice President
The club meets 4 times per year. Meetings are held at the Ferguson Falls Community Hall, County Road 15, except for the Summer "field day" meeting which is usually held at a member's bee-yard.
Please contact Shelley Neilson for more information.
Limestone Beekeepers' Guild
Contact:
Alexandra Pedersen, Communications Officer
Website:
Meeting Location: Elginburg United Church, 2170 Unity Road.
Welcome to all new and existing members! The Limestone Beekeepers’ Guild meets at 7pm on the third Thursday of the months of March, April, May, September, October, and November. The Guild hosts a picnic in June for all members.
New members welcome!
Middlesex, Oxford, Elgin Beekeepers' Association
Contact:
Kevin Dolan, President
Website:
Meetings are held at the Dorchester public library in March, April, May, Summer meeting June/July, September, October, November.
The third Thursday of the month – details can be found on the website.
New members are welcome. We aim to provide education and skills for all
levels of beekeepers in a fun environment.
Mississauga Beekeepers Association
Contact:
Stephen Rice
Telephone:
905 606 0179
Email:
Muskoka-Parry Sound Beekeepers' Association
Huntsville, ON
Contact:
Robert Key, President
Telephone:
705 783-3320
Email:
Niagara Beekeepers' Association (formerly Beekeepers' Association of Regional Niagara)
St. Catharines, ON
Contact:
George Dubanow, President | Clayton Nadeau, Club Contact
Telephone:
(905) 934-4913 (George Dubanow)
Email:
Meetings are held at the District Regional Spay Neuter Clinic, 700 East Main Street, Welland.
Call or email for information.
OBA Board Liaison: Joanna Paul
Niagara Beekeepers' Club
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Contact:
Stella Unger, President; Ed Unger, Vice-president
Telephone:
905 984-4408
Website:
NBC is a non for profit membership club that meets every first Thursday of the month.
Membership includes store discounts, bulk discounts, special event pricing, access to our exclusive online forum, beekeeping news and updates and much more!
Check out our website for more details.
OBA Board Liaison: Joanna Paul
Ottawa Community Beekeepers
Quinte Beekeepers' Association
Belleville, ON
Email:
Quinte Beekeeper Association meetings are generally held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
For more information on meetings and beekeeping in the Quinte area, please contact quintebeekeepers@gmail.com
Saugeen River Bee Club
Contact:
Ruth Macdonald/Jeanette Kuntz
Email:
Monthly meetings in Mount Forest from March to November
Southwestern Ontario Beekeepers' Association
Contact:
TBD
Sudbury & District Beekeepers' Association
Contact:
Meghan Mitchell
Email:
Website:
Thunder Bay Beekeepers' Association
Contact:
James Tocker
Email:
Website:
Check the website for upcoming events.
Toronto Beekeepers' Collective
Toronto, ON
Contact:
Nancy Bardecki
Email:
Website:
The Toronto Beekeepers Collective (TBC) is dedicated to learning about bees and beekeeping, providing public education around bees, involving ourselves in political advocacy on behalf of bees. We are also responsible for the care of our shared hives throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
The TBC is a proud member of both the Toronto District Beekeepers’ Association (TDBA) and the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association.
Toronto District Beekeepers' Association
Contact:
Brian Burgener
Email:
Website:
Check the website for upcoming events.
Upper Ottawa Valley Beekeepers' Association
Renfrew, ON
Contact:
Charlotte Doyle, President
Email:
Urban Toronto Beekeepers' Association
Contact:
Destiny Robinson
Website:
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month except for July and August.
Meetings include:
· Seasonal ‘Bee Educated’ Session with our own master beekeeper volunteers
· Scientists, Authors and other professional speakers via Zoom
· Scientific Paper Reviews
· Updates from the Tech-Transfer and the OBA
· Social Functions, Bees, Beer & BBQ
· Learning about our mentorship program
Wellington County Beekeepers' Association
Meetings held the second Monday in the months of September - November, January - June in Guelph.
