bees on honeycomb

Beekeeping is a completely safe activity in residential areas with good management practices and provides valuable educational and recreational opportunities for people to connect to nature and to our food system.

Keeping bees in Edmonton is controlled and enforced under the Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw, No. 13145

Before you apply or invest in bees and equipment:

The intention of the program is to support urban beekeeping as a hobby and non-commercial activity. You are not permitted to sell bees, honey, wax or any other beekeeping products under this program.