About Bear Bait Honey.

Bear Bait Honey is our company’s way of sharing a love for bees that goes back generations. My mom kept hives when I was a kid just south of Calgary, and some of my fondest memories are of watching her care for the bees while I tagged along. When I started beekeeping myself in 2015, I quickly learned the joys, the challenges, and yes, the stings that come with it. Two of my first hives were destroyed by a bear — and that’s how our honey got its name.

Over the years, what started as a hobby has grown into something bigger. We’re still inspired every time we open a hive and see thousands of bees working together, each one playing its part in something greater. That spirit of teamwork is what keeps us going.

Today, Bear Bait Honey is also home to the Bee Cube®, an innovative hive system that creates the perfect environment for bees to thrive. For us, it’s the best of both worlds: the warmth and tradition of family beekeeping, paired with a platform that helps our bees stay strong and healthy. More than anything, it means we can keep sharing delicious, golden honey with you, season after season.

When you bring home a jar of Bear Bait Honey, you’re not just tasting honey — you’re sharing in our family’s journey, our respect for the bees, and our excitement for the future of beekeeping.

Tradition, family, and innovation — all in one jar.

Herman Van Reekum