Chinook Honey Company started as a beekeeping hobby in 1995 with just two hives on a small acreage south of Calgary, Alberta. For Art Andrews the bees not only pollinated his garden but also provided stress relief from his full time job as an airline pilot. Assisted by his wife Cherie, the tiny apiary quickly expanded.
Since 2007 both Art and Cherie have both been working full time at their Chinook Honey Company ‘retirement’ jobs. Whether it’s beekeeping, hosting tour groups, bottling mead, working behind the till or in front of a computer, their passion shines through. By keeping the business small and personal every visitor can expect the best service, top quality honey products and a valuable learning experience. Come visit the most unique store in the Alberta foothills!
When you visit our Country Store you will find some amazing honey products, enjoy delicious ice cream, taste our award-winning meads and watch bees in our observation hive.
When you visit our Country Store you will find some amazing honey products, enjoy delicious ice cream, taste our award-winning meads and watch bees in our observation hive.
Visit our Taproom
Experience our new Tap Room! Open 12-5 daily on our patio where you can choose your own flight of meads to sample or a glass of your favourite. 🍷
Events and Programs
Backstage with the Bees
Backstage with the Bees
Donning a bee suit is a commitment to take an adventure into a new world. It can invoke trepidation but also wonderment knowing it enables one to get very close to honeybees. In this 3 hour immersive experience with our beekeeper you will be backstage in the honey bee world, intently watching their many activities and also learning how a beekeeper nurtures their industrious charges.
Bee Basics Drop-In Program
Bee Basics
Our knowledgeable guides are happy to present the magical world of the honeybees to people of all ages!
Meadery Educational Program
Meadery Educational Program
Experience a behind the scenes tour of our Meadery and learn more about the oldest alcoholic beverage in the world.
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386079 16 St W
Okotoks, AB T1S 1A1
(403) 995-0830
info@chinookhoney.com
Monday- Saturday, 10:00 to 5:00
Sunday, 12:00 to 5:00
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