You can't help noticing the colourful hives and fields of flowers across West Saanich Road from The Urban Bee. Inside the shop is a vast selection of honey, beeswax and bee-themed items from tableware to jewelry.
We enjoy coffee and baked treats served up on china dishes made to resemble vintage enamelware. The honeyed almond cookie and blueberry muffin were both delicious. Unfortunately, I haven't got the itemized receipt but coffee was about $2.50 a cup and the total including tax about $12.50. Recommended.
I purchase a package of three different sized Goldilocks Wraps, which I've wanted to try for some time. They're a locally made eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags and cling film. A tea towel and wooden honey dipper also come home with me. 
It's fascinating to watch the bees in the open hive and as they fly in and out through a transparent tube in the wall.
Urban Bee Honey Farm
It's fascinating to watch the bees in the open hive and as they fly in and out through a transparent tube in the wall.
6440 West Saanich Road, Saanichton BC
I've been wanting to try those beeswax wraps for some time. Let me know how they are.
ReplyDeleteVery useful for things like onions, apples & peppers when you've used only half. Great for odd shaped containers of leftovers.
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