See the Bees
Live Hive Experience in Ottawa
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Get closer to bees than you ever thought possible.
Watch a real beehive in action, taste fresh honey, and even hold a frame of living bees
Small group, guided experience — many weekends sell out in advance
One of Ottawa’s most unique hands-on experiences.
See the Bees is a live hive experience where you can get up close to a working hive, taste fresh honey, and see bees in action. It’s a fun, educational activity for families, visitors, and anyone curious about how bees actually work.
Located at Gees Bees Honey Company in Ottawa, this 45-minute guided experience runs on weekends from May through August..
Small group experience (max 20 guests)
What you'll experience
See the hive. Taste the honey.
Get closer than you expect.
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Watch a live beehive up close
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Taste fresh, local honey
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Learn how bees actually work
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Optional: suit up and hold a frame of bees
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Enjoy ice cream in the pollinator garden (available on site)
Plan your visit
Saturdays & Sundays (May–August)
45-minute guided experience
Gees Bees Honey Company, Honey Gables, Ottawa
Adults $15 · Children $10 + HST
Best suited for ages 6+
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Closed-toe shoes recommended
Small group experience (max 20 guests)
Limited spots each weekend — many sessions sell out in advance
Free rescheduling if weather doesn’t cooperate
What our visitors are saying
Amazing experience, interactive, and perfect for families.
Our kids were completely captivated.
Diane F.
Ready to see the bees up close?
A simple, unforgettable experience with real bees, right here in Ottawa.
Saturdays & Sundays · 45-minute guided experience · Adults $15 · Children $10 (+ HST)
A favourite Ottawa experience for families and visitors
Limited spots each weekend — sessions sell out in advance
Free rescheduling if the weather doesn’t cooperate
