Alvéole leverages bees on your commercial building to help you boost tenant engagement and achieve your sustainability goals.
Bring nature-based solutions to your building
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the widening Saint Lawrence River, Quebec City is admired world-wide for its architectural gems and unique historical heritage. But tourists aren’t the only ones roaming its narrow, winding streets. Buzzing above them, the city’s bees indulge in a delicious ecosystem of linden trees, staghorn sumac, and apple orchards.
Use your property to make a lasting impact on your community and city.
Nature-focused amenities
Foster a sense of attachment to the building with bee habitats and branded jars of honey from your own property.
Environmental workshops
From beekeeping 101 to bottling your own honey, you’ll have everything you need to make your building events unforgettable.
Sustainability initiatives
Earn green building certifications, foster environmental awareness, and support nature in the city.
Nature and biodiversity monitoring
Enhance your ESG report and make informed decisions to support biodiversity.
Buildings
Partners
Bee Habitats
VIA Rail
VIA Rail's Québec City station is home to a buzzing honey bee hive. Through this initiative, VIA Rail is able to extend its environmental stewardship efforts in a tangible way. By promoting environmental awareness among urban populations, the partnership aligns with VIA Rail’s mission to help protect and preserve the environment.The rich storytelling opportunities provided through this initiative have played an important role in VIA Rail's marketing and customer engagement.
The Government of Quebec's 2030 Nature Plan is the framework policy for biodiversity conservation in the province of Quebec. Its objectives include engaging communities, fostering discussion, and promoting access to nature.
Why choose Alvéole?
Tenant subscriptions & event booking
Tenants subscribe to updates and book workshops directly. Your subscriber list stays current automatically.
Engagement & participation tracking
See attendance rates, repeat participation, and engagement trends by property, ready before renewal conversations.
Content library & templates
Pre-built email templates, event content, and photos, ready to use without building anything from scratch.
Biodiversity & hive data
Nature monitoring data structured for sustainability reports, GRESB submissions, and investor disclosures.
Frequently asked questions
Urban beekeeping in Quebec City is regulated by local bylaws, which require beekeepers to register their hives with the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ). Beekeepers must also follow specific guidelines for hive placement and maintenance to ensure public safety and minimize disturbances to neighbors. Alvéole’s professional beekeepers handle compliance with all local and provincial regulations in Quebec City.
Urban beekeeping is safe, with many successful programs throughout Quebec City. At Alvéole, we use Italian honey bees, a breed known for their docility. These bees are gentle and only sting when they feel threatened, which is rare. Since bees die after stinging, they avoid doing so unless absolutely necessary.Wild bees are also peaceful and nonterritorial. While capable of stinging, they are extremely gentle and focused on their work, making stings highly unlikely unless directly provoked.
Urban beekeeping aligns with Quebec City's sustainability goals by promoting urban biodiversity and offering educational opportunities that help raise awareness about the role of pollinators in the ecosystem. It aligns with Quebec City's efforts to increase green spaces, foster environmental stewardship, and create a resilient urban environment.