Nature-based solutions for commercial buildings in Ottawa

Alvéole leverages bees on your commercial building to help you boost tenant engagement and achieve your sustainability goals.

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The nation’s capital, Ottawa blends its rich history with abundant green spaces. The city’s sustainability initiatives aim to support local biodiversity and the pollinators who call Ottawa home. Native plants such as black-eyed Susans, wild bergamot, and milkweed flourish, providing essential habitats for pollinators and enhancing Ottawa’s natural landscape.

Bring nature-based solutions to your building

Use your property to make a lasting impact on your community and city.

Nature-focused amenities

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

Environmental workshops

From beekeeping 101 to bottling your own honey, you’ll have everything you need to make your building events unforgettable.

Sustainability initiatives

Sustainability initiatives

Earn green building certifications, foster environmental awareness, and support nature in the city.

Nature and biodiversity monitoring

Nature and biodiversity monitoring

Enhance your ESG report 
and make informed 
decisions to support biodiversity.

Join the movement in Ottawa

A few of our clients in Ottawa

VIA Rail Canada
Morguard
JLL
Cadillac Fariview

Local client spotlight

VIA Rail

VIA Rail’s Ottawa 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.


Follow the VIA Rail Ottawa bees

Align with Ottawa’s green regulations

Natural Ottawa is the city’s strategy to maintain biodiversity. The plan’s top priority is to preserve remaining natural habitats in the city.

Why choose Alvéole?

Put your trust in an experienced partner

We work with over 45 buildings in Ottawa and 2500+ leading organizations across North America and Europe.

Promote community engagement and wellness

Take part in educational team building activities and stay connected through an online platform dedicated to your nature-based program.

Increase the value of your property

Attract tenants and investors by showcasing your environmental initiatives.

Strengthen your sustainability strategy

Access data-focused sustainability metrics and earn points towards green building certifications.

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Frequently asked questions

Urban beekeeping in Ottawa is regulated by local bylaws, requiring beekeepers to register their hives with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs. Beekeepers must adhere to specific guidelines regarding hive placement and maintenance to ensure public safety and harmonious coexistence with neighbors. Alvéole’s professional beekeepers ensure compliance with all local and provincial regulations in Ottawa.

Urban beekeeping is safe, with many successful programs throughout Ottawa. 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 Ottawa’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 Ottawa’s efforts, as outlined in the Natural Ottawa plan, to increase green spaces, foster environmental stewardship, and create a resilient urban environment.

Ready to make an impact in Ottawa?

Discover how Alvéole can help you meet your sustainability and social impact goals.

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