We are Duncan and Colleen Wetzel - the heart and hands behind our family-run beekeeping adventure here in rural Hants County, Nova Scotia.

 

My journey began in 2013 while studying Veterinary Technology at the University of Guelph in Ontario. It was there that I discovered the inspiring work Paul Kelly was leading at the Guelph Honey Bee Research Centre. What began as simple curiosity soon grew into a lasting passion for honeybees—their extraordinary social intelligence and their essential place in the health of our environment.

 

Today, we’re proud to produce local Nova Scotian honey and raise hardy Nova Scotia honeybees. We give back to our community through our Just Bee-Cause Program, partnering with Bide Awhile Animal Shelter and Hope for Wildlife. These organizations sell the honey harvested from our hives to help fund the vital work they do.

 

We believe deeply in the power of bees and are committed to sustainable beekeeping practices and public education about these remarkable insects. In the summer, you can visit our farm for a hands-on Beekeeper Experience Tour or stop by Hope for Wildlife, where you're always welcome to chat with one of us.