Drink Wayward, Save Bees
Wayward Distillery donates 1% of spirit sales to the protection and promotion of bees and pollinators. Our relationship with Pollinator Partnership Canada (recipients of the 1%) allows us to expand our influence and impact in the world of bees through their community programs, stewardship certifications, and school-based garden projects (just to name some of their initiatives). We need pollinators for healthy and robust agriculture, forests, and ecosystems. No bees, no food.
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Onsite at the Distillery, we have four demonstration honeybee hives, lovingly cared for by Rachel from Homegrown Bee! We encourage you to visit us and learn about these hardworking, beautiful creatures. And, as the first distillery in Canada to ferment and distill honey into spirits, we have a long and mutually beneficial relationship with our partner apiary, who have grown their hive numbers as Wayward has grown. And with our expanding spirit selections (we get thirsty for new things too!), we’re collaborating with numerous farmers growing everything from grains to apples to lavender to keep our values at the forefront of our operations.
BeeProud Fundraiser
We're buzzing with excitement as we gear up for the second annual BeeProud fundraiser! Last year, we were fortunate to collaborate with 20 amazing partners, raising over $3,800 for our pollinator-friendly charity. This year, we're aiming to create an even bigger impact.
BeeProud 2023 will take place from May 19th to June 18th, the four weeks leading up to Pollinator Week.
You can help us save bees by purchasing a delicious #BeeProud cocktail from one of our partners, donating directly to Pollinator Partnership Canada through our website or serving a #BeeProud cocktail at your establishment (reach out for more info).
If you’re out enjoying your #BeeProud cocktail, tag us and use the hashtag #BeeProud so we can connect with you and share your excitement! It’s a great time to enjoy a cocktail featuring our BC honey spirits and to save our little fuzzy bee friends.
Looking to make one of these epic cocktails at home? Come to our tasting room, purchase online (we offer Canada-wide shipping), or visit a local market or event.
Check out all of our #BeeProud cocktail recipes from 2022 for inspiration.
BeeProud of Your Impact
$23,000 raised (so far!) for Pollinator Partnership Canada
We couldn’t do this alone. Thank you so much to our partners, team members and Wayward fans for helping us make this a reality. We had a dream of using our little Vancouver Island distillery to do good, and well, you’ve helped us take that even further than we could have imagined.
$23,000 so far in donations to Pollinator Partnership Canada. That’s a lot for protecting and promoting pollinators and their ecosystems through conservation, education, and research. Let’s keep going!
BeeProud of Your Purchase
