Goldstream Honey Works

06/22/2026

Did you know there's a local beekeeper at Royal Bay every Sunday? 🐝

Many people are surprised to discover there is a working apiary right here on the West Shore.

I'm Karen, the beekeeper behind Goldstream Honey Works. Every Sunday you'll find me at the Royal Bay Artisan Market, held alongside the Royal Bay Swap & Shop, where I love meeting neighbours, talking about bees, and sharing local honey.

If you haven't discovered the Artisan Market yet, come by and say hello.

📍 Royal Bay Artisan Market, held alongside the Royal Bay Swap & Shop
Behind Quality Foods
🕘 Sundays, 9 AM – 1 PM

Learn more at GoldstreamHoneyWorks.ca

Come meet your local beekeeper.

Pure at its core, bee-loved in every drop — whether in a jar, a balm, or a bar.

06/20/2026

“Nectar is too complex and variable for a narrow definition of quality with a strictly energetic focus: the energy from sugar, while crucial, is not the only benefit to pollinators.” [1]

Nectar is much more than a simple sugar source. Although it is dominated by sugars and generally contains lower concentrations of nutrients than pollen, nectar also includes amino acids, lipids, proteins, organic acids, minerals, and other compounds. These components, though minor, can still influence pollinator health, disease susceptibility, and foraging behavior [2].

[1,2] Nicoleson, S. W. (2022). Sweet solutions: nectar chemistry and quality. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci, 377 (1853): 20210163. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2021.0163

06/17/2026

We're excited to share that Goldstream Honey Works is now included in the Metchosin & West Shore Farm to Fork Directory!

As a local beekeeper, one of my favourite parts of farmers markets is meeting the people who enjoy our honey, soaps, creams, and gift sets. So many customers are surprised to discover there is a working apiary right here on the West Shore.

Looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift? We offer beautifully packaged gift sets and can customize many of our gift bags with your choice of honey, soap, cream, and lip balm to create something uniquely personal.

You can find us this week at:

- Sidney Street Market – Thursday evening
- Goldstream Farmers Market – Saturday
- Artisan Makers Market at Royal Bay (behind Quality Foods) – Sunday

Whether you're looking for raw local honey, infused honey, handcrafted gifts, or simply want to chat about bees, we'd love to see you.

Pure. Local. Bee-loved.

06/16/2026

We are listed!

Our Farm to Fork Map is also available as a Google Map! Explore highlights of our 2025 edition below. It’s Coming Soon!!The Metchosin & West Shore Farm to Fork Map & Directory Our 2nd Annual Farm to Fork Map is intended to help connect more people with local food and our growing region’s terrifi...

06/12/2026

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Fingers crossed for a hot and sunny July ☀️

06/04/2026

Will I see you Saturday??

05/28/2026

🐝 What’s happening in the hive this week? Nectar flow season is beginning on Southern Vancouver Island. 🌿

Over the past few weeks, the bees have been working big leaf maple, arbutus, and early garden blooms like salvia. Now the blackberry blossoms are just beginning to open — one of the biggest nectar flows of the season for local beekeepers.

A fun beekeeper fact: warm sunny weather helps blackberry nectar rise higher within the flower, making it much easier for honey bees to access. After several cold and rainy days, the hives are suddenly becoming very busy again.

This is the time of year when the colonies truly come alive and the 2026 honey season begins to take shape. 💛

05/25/2026

🐝 BIG NEWS FROM THE HIVE 🐝

Coming this June, you’ll be able to find Goldstream Honey Works at:

✨ Sidney Street Market
✨ Oak Bay Village Night Market
✨ Royal Bay Artisan Market

Along with our regular Saturdays at Goldstream Farmers Market. 💛

To celebrate, here’s a little beekeeper challenge:

👇 Can you find the queen in today’s hive inspection photo? 👑🐝

(Yes, she really is in there.)

🌿 Full market schedule here:
goldstreamhoneyworks.ca/markets

05/16/2026

Come join the fun at Luxton Fair or at Metchosin Hall