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Local Honeybee Associations

Author: Doug McRory - Provincial Apiarist/OMAFRA
Creation Date: 22 February 2005
Last Reviewed: 09 November 2005

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. List of Local Associations
  3. Related Links

Introduction

Local Beekeeper Associations are an important source of information for all beekeepers. They usually meet about four times per year but some meet as much as once per month. These local groups will often have a mentoring program for new beekeepers. It is also a place to meet the beekeepers of the area. These groups are often involved in local promotion projects such as fairs and school programs. They are often involved in showing honey and honeybee products. Some maintain lists of beekeepers who will go out and capture swarms of honeybees (no wasps, please). Every beekeeper should be involved and belong to the Local Association for his/her area. Contact the president of the Local Association in your area for information on when and where they meet.

List of Local Associations

Beekeepers' Association of Regional Niagara

George Dubanow, President
18 Sunnylea Dr.
St. Catharines, ON L2M 5Z8
905-934-4913

Canadian Honey Council

Heather Clay
Suite 236, 234-5149 Country Hills Blvd. N.W.
Calgary, AB T3A 5K8
chc-ccm@telusplanet.net

Central Ontario Beekeepers' Association

Merv McNeely, President
RR 4
Havelock, ON K0L 2Z0
705-778-3179
mervm@sympatico.ca

Dufferin County Beekeepers' Association

Robert Darrell, President
RR 2, 1354 Forks of the Credit Rd.
Caledon, ON L0N 1C0

Durham Region Beekeepers' Association

Bryan Shanks, President
745 Zephyr Rd.
Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R2
905-852-6494
bshanksy2k@hotmail.com 

Eastern Ontario Beekeepers' Association

David Dodge, President
39 Horner Dr.
Nepean, ON K5H 5E8
613-828-2275
ddodge@cyberus.ca

Golden Horseshoe Beekeepers' Association

Vince Nevidon, President
RR 1
Branchton, ON N0B 1L0
519-740-1416 (res)
519-622-6625 (bus)

Grand River Beekeepers' Association

Vince Nevidon, President
RR 1
Branchton, ON N0B 1L0
519-740-1416 (res)
519-622-6625 (bus)

Grey Bruce Beekeepers' Association

Toby Bruce, President
RR 4
Chatsworth, ON N0H 1G0
519-794-3335

Haldimand Norfolk District Beekeepers' Association

Nick Bilinsky, President
RR 3
Simcoe, ON N3Y 4K2
519-428-1560
nickbilinsky@hotmail.com

Huronia Beekeepers’ Association

Adi Stoer, President
RR 1, 840 – 6th
Oro Station, ON L0L 2E0
705-487-2758

Huron-Perth Beekeepers' Association

John Storey, President
RR 1
Seaforth, ON N0K 1W0
519-527-1049

Lanark County Beekeepers' Association

Vern Price, President
RR 2, 108 Weeks Rd.
Lyndhurst, ON K0E 1N0
613-928-1067

Middlesex, Oxford, Elgin Beekeepers' Association

Mark Taziar
RR 3, 30216 Wilson Rd.
Kerwood, ON N0M 2B0
519-828-3452
taziar@xcelco.on.ca

Muskoka-Parry Sound Beekeepers' Association

Peter Vance
RR 2
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1W9
705-646-1413
honeyfarm@muskoka.com

Ontario Beekeepers' Association

Virgina Steckle
Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0
519-565-2622
info@ontariobee.com

Quinte Beekeepers' Association

Liz Corbett, President
RR 2, 762 Clearview Rd.
Stirling, ON K0K 3E0
613-395-1335
ebcorbett@sympatico.ca

Rainy River Beekeepers' Association

Richard Neilson, President
RR 1
Stratton, ON P0W 1N0
807-487-2387
807-483-1217 (fax)

Southwestern Ontario Beekeepers' Association

Mike Dodok
108 London Dr.
Chatham, ON N7L 5J1
519-351-8338

Sudbury & District Beekeepers' Association

Gary Bass, President
22 Ellen St., Box 523
Azilda, ON P0M 1B0
705-983-2214
bass@visualnet.on.ca

The Limestone Beekeepers' Guild

Bill Lake, President
RR 1, 2712 Round Lake Rd.
Battersea, ON K0H 1H0
613-353-6768
betsybhoney@hotmail.com

Thunder Bay Beekeepers' Association

Chris Carolan, President
RR 1
South Gillies, ON P0T 2V0
807-577-3860

Toronto District Beekeepers' Association

Grant MacKinnon, President
106 Laurier Ave.
Milton, ON L9T 4S1

United County Beekeepers

Francois Petit, President
RR 1, 1542 County Rd 8
Casselman, ON K0A 1M0
613-764-0172
613-764-7425 (fax)
pilgrim@hmnet.net

Upper Ottawa Valley Beekeepers' Association

Joe Goetz, President
Box 64
Petawawa, ON K8H 2X1
613-401-1368

Wellington County Beekeepers' Association

Bill Black
RR 2
Alma, ON N0B 1A0
519-638-2391
sblack@golden.net

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