Nature-based solutions for commercial buildings in Victoria
Alvéole leverages bees on your commercial building to help you boost tenant engagement and achieve your sustainability goals.
Book a demoVictoria, nestled on Vancouver Island, is known for its lush gardens and scenic waterfronts. The city’s strong focus on sustainability is evident through its pollinator-friendly initiatives and green spaces like Beacon Hill Park and the Butchart Gardens. Native flowers such as camas, ocean spray, and wild roses thrive here, offering vibrant habitats for pollinators and enriching Victoria’s natural beauty.
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 Victoria
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A few of our clients in Victoria
Local client spotlight
Starlight Investments
Starlight Investments has welcomed bees at 5 multifamily buildings in Victoria. This initiative plays a role in both their sustainability and resident experience strategies. The beehives bring attention to the essential role pollinators play in our ecosystem, while the wild bee homes offer safe nesting habitat for Victoria’s native pollinators. The beekeeper-led workshops are a hit with residents, where they have gotten to meet their honey bees up close, make beeswax candles, and more.
Why choose Alvéole?
Put your trust in an experienced partner
We work with over 20 buildings in Victoria 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.
Frequently asked questions
Urban beekeeping in Victoria is regulated by local bylaws, requiring beekeepers to register their hives with the British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Beekeepers must adhere to guidelines regarding hive placement and maintenance to ensure public safety and reduce potential conflicts with neighbors. Alvéole’s professional beekeepers ensure compliance with all local and provincial regulations in Victoria.
Urban beekeeping is safe, with many successful programs running in Victoria. At Alvéole, we work with a special breed of Italian honey bees selected for their docility. Honey bees are gentle creatures who (almost) never sting without reason. Unless they feel threatened, bees have no motivation to sting – in fact, once they sting, they lose their stinger along with a part of their abdomen, and die.
Wild bees are as peaceful as honey bees. Some technically can sting, but it’s rare. Docile and nonterritorial, they’re extremely gentle. Unless they’re being touched, they simply go about their business.
Urban beekeeping aligns with Victoria’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 Victoria’s efforts to increase green spaces, foster environmental stewardship, and create a resilient urban environment.
Ready to make an impact in Victoria?
Discover how Alvéole can help you meet your sustainability and social impact goals.
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