School Groups - intermiel

Since 1991, the company has adopted an educational mandate so that school children, particularly those in preschool, kindergarten and primary school, can learn about and understand the “world of bees”. Intermiel’s mission is to demystify the role of the bee and to raise awareness of its vital role in our food plate as a pollinator within our ecosystems.

Beyond the knowledge about the bee itself, we want to make you aware of the environmental impacts, the dangers that threaten it and dispel the myths and fears that surround it. We want to make you want to protect them by showing you what actions you can take on a daily basis for their survival.

Discover our package tours

Package 1

3 hour tour

Beginning of activities : 10am
End of activities : 2pm
(It is possible to finish earlier)

Bee interpretation center
Visit to Intermiel’s Mini-Farm
4 workshops – total 2 hour visit (Bee interpretation activities)
2 workshops – total 1 hour visit (Mini-Farm activities)

Package 2

3 hour tour

Beginning of activities : 10am
End of activities : 2pm
(It is possible to finish earlier)

Bee interpretation center
Visit to Intermiel’s Mini-Farm
4 workshops – total 2 hour visit (Bee interpretation activities)
2 workshops – total 1 hour visit (Mini-Farm activities)
Honey waffle
150g jar of honey

The bee is an insect that plays a vital role in our environment. We will talk about the importance of her pollination work and her essential role in our food plate.

A world to discover

This educational program was designed and tested by certified teachers eager to share their passion. The visit involves a didactic approach and is a combination of observation, manipulation and play activities.

Our qualified and dynamic guides, with their enthusiasm to communicate, help our young visitors safely learn about bee society, the complex life of a beehive, the importance of pollination, the role and work of the beekeeper, and the extraction of honey and other products given to us by this fascinating insect that is so important for our environment and our lives.

A puppet theatre puts bees on stage so that children can learn about this noble and captivating society through interactive activities, including songs and gestures. In the discovery room, a wall of bees created from six distinct beehives allows the children to observe the dance of the bees, the toiling of the housekeepers, the larvaes, the broods, the queen, her court, and much more.

This educational guided tour also offers the opening of an active beehive with a beekeeper in an enchanting garden. Occasionally, a child can put on a beekeeper’s outfit to get near and even pet the bees. Then, in the extraction room, turning the handle of the extractor and watching the honey flow from the combs signals the end of this fun and enriching experience; naturally, this is accompanied by a few obligatory tastings of honey to tickle the taste buds.

The site is designed to allow visitors to peacefully take advantage of the natural setting of our vast property, to have a picnic under the trees with the children, to admire the animals at the mini-farm, and to feed, pet and take care of the young rabbits and goats, as well as our miniature horse.

The program is adapted to the age of the students, from pre-school to college-level.

An educational visit to Intermiel is an opportunity to set goals for our way of consuming and treating the environment and to educate children and adults to take concrete actions for the survival of pollinating insects while developing their critical mind.

The discovery room

The opening of the beehive

Extraction

Mini Farm

Playground

The discovery room

Teachers and students, come have fun and discover environmental science. Immerse yourself in the world of bees! Discover a noble and captivating society, the complex life in the beehive, find out what worker bees do all day and the importance of pollination. Children and adults, all will learn concrete actions for the survival of one of the most essential insects, our beloved honey bee. In a large discovery room, with “Le grand livre”, the puppet theater, or even our museum on beekeeping in Quebec, you will learn all about our favourite fascinating insect. The activities are adapted to the age of each group of children. You will have the privilege of observing in complete safety our six glassed beehives: the famous bee wall…a captivating activity! You can try to find the queen, identify drones, observe bees with bee pollen on their hind legs and even watch the worker bee dance! A unique experience in order to understand the wonderful world of bees.

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The opening of the beehive

In an enchanting garden, the beekeeper is waiting to meet you! On his screened gallery, he will present his role as a beekeeper with the bees, his work tools and their usefulness. Knowing how to handle these most singular objects will lead you to experience his daily life. What are the different parts of a beehive? What do you find in a beehive? What can we observe in a beehive? How do bees develop in the brood? So many questions! He or she will be able to answer all your questions! The beekeeper will come out into the garden, open a beehive and introduce you to our beloved bees. The honey bee is an insect that plays a vital role in our environment. We will talk about the importance of pollination and the vital role in our food supply. What are the dangers that threaten the honey bee and above all to dispel the myths and fears that surround bees. We want you to learn how to protect bees and give you daily tips for the survival of our darling bees.

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Extraction

How do bees make honey? This is THE question! Impossible to leave Intermiel without THE answer! And how does it get in a jar? This is one what the most exciting gourmet activities! All the stages of honey extraction will be demystified with your participation, whether it is uncapping (removing the beeswax from the honeycombs), activating the extractor and finally seeing the honey produced. Honey is rare. Honey is precious. The work to produce it, priceless! You will have a well deserved tasting of the liquid gold of our honey bees… the pride of all beekeepers! We will also explain the importance of bee products such as bee pollen, beeswax, propolis and royal jelly. A workshop rich in knowledge and treats!

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Mini Farm

What a great way to offer a close approach with farm animals. Zootherapy! In an enchanting site designed to be able to enjoy nature, have picnics in a bucolic and peaceful environment, give yourself the opportunity to take a breath of fresh air in the countryside! The activity a walk to the mini farm offers you two animal immersion activities. Learn to tame and understand these little farm animals. Goats, rabbits, sheep, horses and many more will certainly charm you!

Experience two activities full of emotions with exceptional animals ♥️.

After the outdoor activity, “the long walk”, and inside “the little barn”, you will get to know their names, their characters and how they like to be cuddled.…they are already waiting for you. Excited to meet you for your next visit!

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Playground

The playground at Intermiel. It’s the possibility of taking a break and letting off that excess energy! It’s full of little challenges. All children are sure to have fun spending their beautiful excess energy. During the workshops, this play module on a sand mat is nicknamed “island park ” and it then becomes a popular stopover for children and adults. Yes! We learn a lot at Intermiel but we also know how to have fun and let loose! We will get you in a good mood with laughters guaranteed!

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Intermiel, a world of bees, a world to discover.

Located 40 minutes north of Montreal, Intermiel apiarian & maple syrup farm is located in Saint-Benoit, Mirabel in the lower Laurentians.

10291, rang de la Fresnière, Mirabel, J7N 3M3

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Intermiel, the world of bees, a world to discover!

Discover our package tours

Package 1

Package 2

The bee is an insect that plays a vital role in our environment. We will talk about the importance of her pollination work and her essential role in our food plate.

A world to discover

This educational program was designed and tested by certified teachers eager to share their passion. The visit involves a didactic approach and is a combination of observation, manipulation and play activities.

The discovery room

The opening of the beehive

Extraction

Mini Farm

Playground

Intermiel, a world of bees, a world to discover.