Planet Bee, Vernon British Columbia Honey Farm and Shop -

PLANET BEE
Honey Farm & Gift Shop
5011 Bella Vista Road
Vernon, British Columbia
V1H 1A1 Canada

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Tour Info A typical guided tour begins indoors with the large totally functional glass faced observation hive and numerous educational wall charts and photographs. Observe the miraculous "bee dance," see honeybees entering their hives loaded with bee pollen, watch honey being made in the cells while nurse bees feed and nurture the young developing baby bees. Topics covered by your guide will include honeybee anatomy, life cycles and behavior and how bees produce honey, pollen, propolis and royal jelly. (30 - 40 minutes.) Many optional elements also available upon request. We can then move outside to the safely screened and sheltered Outdoor Honeybee Observatory - the largest of its kind in Western Canada, where we get to observe and ask questions of our resident beekeeper as he opens up a production beehive to demonstrate the inner workings of the marvelous honeybee colony. (15 - 30 minutes) Honey tasting is always available at no charge. Comments have included, "extremely interesting," "very well done," and "like nothing ever experienced or imagined before." 2009 Summer Tour Program
Tour 1: Self Guided Tour Best Economy Experience	No admission fee - Available 8:30 am to 6:30 pm daily between presentations Browse indoor and outdoor observatories Study posters, pictures and educational displays Includes product information & honey tasting. All facilities and tours are bee safe with minimal walking required.
Tour 2: "All About Bees" Guided Indoor Presentation Most Popular Experience	General Admission: $5.50; Child (10 and under) $4.50; Family $20.00 (max. 5 persons) Tours Run at: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm daily (July, August) Indoor glass hive and product presentations *Includes a personalized jar of honey of value $3.50
Tour 3: "Beekeeping, Bees & Bee Products" Best Group Experience	General Admission: $5.00; Child (10 and under) $3.00 (minimums apply) Duration: 45-60 minutes Tuesday 11:00 am, Thursday 11:00 am, and Saturday 1:00 pm (July, August) Guided by a Master Beekeeper Indoor/outdoor observatory presentations Full hive demonstration and product familiarization
Tour 4: "A Taste of Beekeeping" (Add-on to Tour #3) Our Most Thrilling Experience	$12.00/person Minimum age: 12 years old Minimum group: 6 or more. Duration: 20 - 30 minutes extra Check Availability Suit up, open a working beehive, taste fresh, raw honey. Beekeeping, Bees and Bee Products Presentation with Special Outdoor Hive Experience Excellent Photo Opportunity!
Tour Times:	Monday - Sunday: Tour #2 @ 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm. Tuesday and Thursday: Tour #3 @ 11:00 am Saturday: Tour #3 @ 1:00 pm. Please call ahead at 1-877-233-9675 or contact us for current tour schedules.
Planet Bee is willing to customize a tour for your specific group to meet your specific interests and time frame.
We offer:	Adequate parking Restroom facilities Picnic area Children's Play area Farm Store & Gift Shop

*Personalized jar of honey available with tour #3 & 4 for $3.00 additional charge.

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Called the "life giving dust" in ancient times, bee pollen consists of the fine powder which constitutes the male seed of a flowering blossom. Pollen is collected by honeybees in little "baskets" on their rear legs and brought back to the hive as food for the young developing bees and for meeting the ongoing protein requirements for adult worker bees. Read More.

Todays Date: Wed Mar 10 2010
Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 6, 2010

2009 Summer Tour Program