Beekeeping can be both a financial and environmental boon to an area. In British Columbia and Alberta, beekeeping is limited due to the severe weather conditions every winter. The estimated value of natural pollination by bees in Canada is over 750 million dollars a year. There is also the added benefit of pollination by bees aiding the growth of wild and domestic crops each year.

Most of the beekeeping is done for Canada in the Peace District of northeastern British Columbia. Beekeepers find it financially rewarding to operate in this region. Risks to beekeeping derive mostly from vandalism and bears. The local bear population is attracted to honey as a source of food. Beekeepers must keep this threat in mind and make sure to keep bears away from their hives. The purchase and expansion of beekeeping in the Peace District have added a financial benefit for the region. Across the border in northwestern Alberta, the same situation exists for expansion and growth for beekeeping.

It has been proven in these difficult regions of Canada that beekeeping can be done proifitably in severe weather conditions. Beekeeping has bolstered local economies and helped the growth of many crops both domestic and wild.

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