Not only do bees work hard all day to pollinate our flowers, trees, fruits and vegetables, but β of course β they make honey while doing it! Thereβs nothing like fresh, high-quality local honey to make your baking, desserts and toast sing! And there are a healthy number of local pure honey producers in our area.Β Here are a few to discover:
Burlington
Derry Gold Honey
From The Rattlesnake Point Conservation area, 100% local unpasteurized honey. Regular vendor at Burlington Mall Farmersβ Market on Saturdays May to October.
ontariobee.com or phone 905-332-9626
Martinβs Sweet Farm
High quality raw honey, skincare products and gifts in Campbellville. Vendor at Oakville Civitan Farmerβs Market. Products also available at Taste Marketeria. martinssweetfarm.com
Halton Hills
Hornby Apiaries
Just north of the 401 in Halton Hills, established in 1872. Liquid and creamed honey, raw and unpasteurized honey, comb honey.
ontariobee.com or phone 905-878-8568
Pinecreek Honey
Liquid and creamed honey. Comb honey in season. Beeswax candles. Regular vendor at Milton Farmersβ Market. pinecreekhoney.com or phone 905-636-6221
sweetBees
Located in Halton Hills and specializing in small batches of high quality raw honey. sweetbees.ca
Hamilton
Dutchmanβs Gold
Retail store in Carlisle selling honey, maple syrup, gifts, candles and skincare products. dutchmansgold.com
Gibbs Honey
Unpasteurized honey from 2 locations in Binbrook and
Burlington. Vendor at Centro Garden Farmerβs Market. gibbshoney.com
Weirβs Lane Lavender & Apiary
Lavender farm, gifts, honey in West Flamborough/Dundas area. weirslanelavender.ca