Buzzing with Excitement at Gull Lake Honey Company

Paws

Casey does not believe cows should exist X‑D
Finnegan is not a fan of Bison
Auggie lives to hunt wasps
Sometimes you have to let go of the goal (10,000 steps on wasp-infested land is not on my agenda).

Breathe

Waking up to a sunrise across rolling fields and some farm animals is never bad.
Cinnamon honey :-*
Sometimes you have to rearrange to optimize, so John the Rockstar husband Laverty spent a great deal of time and energy rearranging and optimizing the straps on the car dolly – now it is perfection!
There is so much more to a bee farm than meets the eye.
Wasps are actually useful (sorry Eileen).

Pay it forward

There is so much more to a bee farm than meets the eye and Gull Lake Honey is the epitome of bee farms.
If you want some honey you can order from Gull Lake Honey HERE
Hanging out with someone who knows so much about the area and it’s history was delightful. Nice to meet you, Ray Prins!

Hey there, fellow adventurers!

It’s Tracy back again, and let me tell you about our latest stop that was as sweet as honey—literally! We rolled into Gull Lake Honey Company, and wow, what a place! After turning the whole operation, John’s first words to our host were, “This is not a hobby farm,” and boy, was that an understatement. This operation is a full-on honey enterprise, complete with bee hives, honey production, and all the buzz in between.

A Sweet Operation

From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this was no ordinary stop. The scent and sound of buzzing bees filled the air, and I felt like I’d walked into Willy Wonka’s factory, but for honey! The place is a bustling hub where bees work tirelessly to produce liquid gold, and you can see it all firsthand. If you’ve ever wanted to know the ins and outs of beekeeping, this is the spot!

But wait, there’s more! Right next door is a bison farm. Yes, you heard that right! Between the bees and the bison, I felt like I was in a real-life episode of “Farm Life.” And if that wasn’t enough excitement, they also sell fresh veggies, eggs, coffee from the coffee collective next door and all sorts of merchandise made locally in their store. We picked up bison meant, honey, DILL PICKLE SALSA, and some pasta sauce for some RV cooking adventures later—stay tuned for those culinary masterpieces (or disasters)!

On top of the bison and bees, the family collects are pheasants from all over the world. There were at least 5 breeding pairs and several babies within the pens. What an amazing find!

Wasp Wisdom

As we explored the property, we noticed some massive wasp nests tucked away at the back of the complex. At first, I was a bit alarmed (hello, “Fear Factor” vibes!), but then we learned that wasps actually play a helpful role in the ecosystem. They can help clean out bee boxes at the end of the season by munching on the leftover pollen and clean up the farm by consuming all sorts of dead and rotting things. Who knew these little carnivores were such efficient cleanup crew members? It really drove home the circle of life concept—everything has its place, even the creatures we might not be thrilled to have around!

Meet Ray

One of the highlights of our stay was getting to know Ray, the father of the honey company’s owners. If you ever find yourself here, do yourself a favour and have a chat with him. Ray is a veritable fountain of knowledge about the land, its history, the intricacies of the bee operation, and even local politics. Seriously, this man could hold his own as a tour guide, historian, and politician all at once!

If we hadn’t had reservations at Sylvan Lake, we would have extended our stay just to soak in more of Ray’s stories. It felt like sitting around a campfire, listening to a master storyteller weaving tales about the land and its inhabitants.

Missed the Northern Lights

As if the experience couldn’t get any better, the morning after our stay, Ray dropped by to share a stunning photo a neighbour took of the northern lights that lit up the sky the night before. I mean, talk about a missed opportunity! There we were, glued to our laptops working on the blog, while nature was putting on a show outside. Let this be a lesson to all you travellers: sometimes, the best experiences are the ones happening outside your window!

Final Thoughts

In summary, Gull Lake Honey Company is an absolute must-visit. With its fascinating honey operation, the neighbouring bison farm, the surprisingly helpful wasps, and Ray’s incredible stories, it was one of our most interesting stops yet. I’m not sure what’s sweeter—the honey or the memories we made here!

Until next time, keep buzzing with excitement and savour every adventure!