Hi Doug:
 
In Ontario registered Buckfast Breeders are:
1. Barry Davies
RR #1
Seeley Bay, Ontario. KOH 2NO, Canada.
Tel: (613) 387-3171.
 
2. Rick Neilson
RR #1
Stratton, Ontario. POW 1NO, Canada
tel: (807) 487-2387
 
3. Paul Montoux
RR #1
Hagersville, Ontario, NOA 1HO, Canada
Tel (905) 768-5530.
 
These breeders are registered with the Buckfast Abby, England. They
recieve their genetic materials from England and Denmark. They follow
the same selection and breeding system which were established by Br.
Adam.
For the experiences, you can question these breeders. For, the inter-
provincial movment of bees and queens regulation, you can contact:
Ken Tuckey
Alberta Provincial Apiculturist
Tel: (403) 422-1789
 
Good Luck,
 
Medhat Nasr, Ph.D.
Ontario Beekeepers' Association
 
 
 
 
 
Doug Wrote:
 
> Does anyone have any experience with the buckfast queen?  Are they as good
> as they are claimed to be?  I would be interested in trying out a few, but
> am not even sure if its allowed to bring them to Alberta from Ontario.  Who
> is a good supplier?
> Best regards - Doug McCulloch
>