Alberta Rose Queens - 2026

Worker and Hive has partnered with Bee Cube to make Alberta Rose Queens available this summer! Premium Locally Mated Queens Proudly raised in the pristine foothills of Alberta, each queen is carefully selected, locally mated with our hardy Alberta drones, and clearly marked for easy identification in your hive. Why Choose Our Alberta Rose Queens? Locally Adapted: Mated right here in Alberta's foothills, these queens are perfectly suited to our climate and conditions Cold Hardy: Built to thrive in Canadian winters and short seasons Marked for Success: Each queen comes clearly marked for easy spotting and hive management These queens have been raised with the same care and attention to quality that our customers have come to expect. Their local genetics mean better overwintering survival, stronger spring buildup, and colonies that understand our unique Alberta seasons. Queen Guarantee Alberta Rose queens are guaranteed to be alive at the time of shipping or pickup and, to the best of our knowledge, will be in good health. However, once the queens leave our care, we cannot guarantee: Acceptance into your hive. Performance or long-term health. The introduction and success of queens depend on many factors, including shipping conditions and individual beekeeping practices. Please ensure you have the skills and knowledge required to handle and care for queen bees. Availability & Ordering Limited Quantities: Orders are not reserved until fully paid. Select Your Date: Choose the Wednesday of the week you expect your queen. Arrival Notification: You will receive an email once your queens arrive in Calgary, typically before noon on Wednesday. Calling ahead is advised if you're unsure. Pickup & Shipping Pickup: Purchaser is responsible for pickup within 24 hours of notification. After this time, queen health is the purchaser’s responsibility, whether picked up or not. Shipping (Within BC, Alberta and Sask.): Available at $35 for up to 4 queens via Canada Post. Please indicate your nearest Canada Post office, as we will only ship "hold for pickup." Shipping (Rest of Canada): Available at the purchaser's cost. Previous orders have ranged from $75-$200 for air freight (e.g., Vancouver/Montreal). Our online store will charge $35 at checkout, and the balance will be determined once arrangements are finalized. Please inquire for more details. Permits: A transport permit will be required for any destination outside Alberta and is the responsibility of the purchaser. Please arrange this in advance to avoid delays or penalties. Worker and Hive will not be responsible for any issues due to lack of adequate permitting. For more information, visit the Provincial Bee Permits and Registrations Page. Risk: All shipping is at the purchaser’s risk. Please inquire with Robert for additional information. Additional Information Delays: Occasionally, delays in availability may occur. We will do our best to advise of these. Bulk Orders: Special pricing is available for orders of 20+ queens. Please inquire. Cancellation & Refund Policy Outside 7 Days of Selected Date: A 20% fee applies to cancellations, refunds, or date changes. Within 7 Days of Selected Date: Orders are final sale. Queens are a special-order item requiring considerable administrative coordination. Please plan carefully when ordering.