Quebec City: Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting

Apikol Urban Distillery Tour in Quebec City's Saint-Roch District

Apikol is an eco-friendly urban distillery in downtown Quebec City, ideal for visitors interested in beekeeping, mead, and spirits.

Highlights

• Observe bees at work in an indoor all-season hive
• Learn how mead and spirits are crafted from pure honey
• Taste 100% locally sourced mead and spirits
• Engage with the owners and discover their sustainable practices

Description

Apikol combines a honey house, meadery, distillery, and tasting area in one location, designed to minimize ecological impact. Guided tours are led by co-owners who are both beekeepers and distillers.

The 60-minute experience begins with an up-close look at bees working inside a live, all-season hive. Visitors then explore the artisanal production process of mead and spirits made from local honey, focusing on sustainable methods such as fermentation, distillation, aging, and bottling.

The tour concludes with a tasting session featuring three products, including an effervescent mead. Guests may also sample fresh honey harvested from city hives during the tour.

Tour Includes

• Owner-led tour explaining bee biology, honey extraction, fermentation, distillation, aging, and bottling (approx. 45 minutes)
• Tasting of three beverages, including the effervescent mead (15 minutes; additional tastings available for a supplement)
• Access to the distillery and all-season live bee observation

Important Information

• The tour takes place indoors
• Visitors under 18 receive a non-alcoholic beverage

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, book in advance. Comfortable shoes and a curiosity about bees are recommended. Tours operate year-round, making any season suitable for visiting.