Blog postThe Man in the Hat
For 25 years, John Jansen has been pulling into communities across North America with a fedora on his head, a trailer full of park benches behind his…
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Blog postFor 25 years, John Jansen has been pulling into communities across North America with a fedora on his head, a trailer full of park benches behind his…
Blog postIt's one thing to sketch an idea on paper—it's another entirely to see it fabricated, installed, and being used exactly as intended. We are thrilled…
Blog postTo kick off 2026, we are introducing a shift in our visual direction. You asked for softer, more organic options to complement the increasingly…
Blog postThis year marked a major milestone for Wishbone: our 30th Anniversary.
Blog postEvery day, tons of plastic waste are buried, burned, or forgotten. But what if those discarded materials could live again—stronger, cleaner, and…
Blog postIf you manage trails, you already know the frustration of repeatedly maintaining steps that rot, becoming slippery and splintered.
Blog postOne of the big benefits for our customers is how Wishbone can provide a high level of bespoke product customization .
Blog postMost people remember 1995 for Braveheart in the movies, Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio on the radio, and the launch of Wishbone Site Furnishings.
Blog postSpring is a season of renewal, growth, and the joy of tending to blooming gardens. For individuals with mobility challenges, engaging in gardening…
Blog postIn early 2019, Wishbone was invited to work with the Landscape architects and designers from Bench Site Design in Kelowna BC to develop and deliver…
Blog postWhile the Mackenzie Modular Series has been around for several years, it has never had its own stand-alone backless bench – until now. The new…
Blog postCreating truly inclusive public spaces means designing for everyone—and that includes ensuring site furnishings are accessible to people who use…
Blog postWhy Landscape Architects Are More Important Than Ever
Blog postThis image from Osoyoos beautifully captures the evolution of the Wishbone Standard Bench over the last 30 years. From right to left, each bench…
Blog postIntroducing the Wishbone JEM Rocking Chair — a fresh take on outdoor seating that's starting to make its mark in parks and public spaces across the…
Blog postFor the passed 30 years Wishbone has been designing functional site furnishings that enhance the spaces they are in. Working with architects we have…
Tech InfoWhen it comes to outdoor site furnishings like benches and tables, durability is a top priority. While steel has long been used for its strength…
Blog postWhen Kelowna Christian School approached Wishbone about purchasing benches for a hallway outside the middle school gym, we saw an opportunity to do…
Blog post"This project is a culmination of art, history, and community, and we're pleased to have it in place ahead of National Day for Truth and…
Blog postNothing brings people together quite like a well-placed picnic table under the perfect shade! Recently, three different communities have showcased…
Blog postThis Fall we had the opportunity to travel to the East Coast of Canada. If you aren't from there and haven't visited, we highly recommend you put a…
Blog postAt Wishbone, our products are proudly crafted in Canada by our dedicated team, and here's what that means for you: We're committed to sustainability…
Blog post"If your products as designed for outdoor environments, then it makes sense they would even be better on the inside!" Heather McNamara Mall Manager…
Blog postThe Modena Curved Top Eco Receptacle for wheeled trash cans is Wishbone's latest breakthrough in municipal waste management. Designed to seamlessly…
Blog postThe Wishbone Rutherford Wheelchair Accessible Planters are the perfect solution for creating accessible and beautiful gardens for individuals with…
Blog postWishbone's journey began with a simple yet profound mission: to redefine the concept of outdoor sanitation. What started as a humble endeavor has now…
Blog postParksville's 100-year-old community park is transforming into Vancouver Island's ultimate hangout spot. With bustling summer activities, including…
Blog postIntroducing the Denman Twist Lock Removable Bollard - a perfect partner to the Denman Bollard, offering unparalleled convenience and security. Its…
Blog postDid you know that Wishbone manufacturers its own castings from recycled aluminum car and truck rims? The aluminum, which is an alloy, is the same…
Blog postThis 2-seater table is the perfect addition to an apartment, townhouse or condominium complex's courtyard or outdoor social area. The Bayview…
Company storyWishbone’s manufacturing facility is in Parksville BC, on beautiful Vancouver Island. It is here, at our sister company Wellington Foundry, that all…
Company storyWishbone Site Furnishings all started in 1995 with one primary objective: to design and build maintenance-free, municipal-grade furniture using…
Two years ago, our School's Outdoor Classroom (École Champs Vallée School in Beaumont Alberta) received two Parker Picnic tables as a donation from a local family. We've been consistently impressed with how well this furniture has withstood both the elements and student use. When it came time to furnish the rest of our project, we knew immediately that we wanted to work with Wishbone Site Furnishings. Katie was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the process. Although I was initially unsure about matching the existing picnic tables' color, Katie promptly sent a sample kit, which allowed me to confidently identify the exact color needed. Our order was placed and delivered within the promised shipping timeline. I was particularly impressed with the secure packaging of the furniture upon arrival; everything arrived in excellent condition. The clear instructions and well-organized hardware made installation simple and straightforward for our crew.
Wilco has supplied and installed Wishbone site furnishings on several of our park and urban landscape projects throughout British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan since 2008. One such project as photographed here is Kensington Village in Saskatoon SK. As a Landscape Architect I appreciate the Wishbone product for its’ aesthetics, function, value, durability, quality of material / construction, and fine attention to detail. Wishbone site furnishings do more than satisfy a functional requirement for one to rest their body, but rather do so in a way that places artfully crafted elements in the landscape, which serve to strengthen the designers’ passionate intent. There is nothing more disappointing than seeing a well-designed landscape being overlooked because of economically conventional site furnishings becoming the focal point.
Case studyThis recently completed project was named after the county wide Bridge-to-Bay Pedestrian Trail System. Wishbone was thrilled to take part in the…
My husband and I were taking a walk in North Vancouver and I decided to stop for a quick rest on a city bench. Once I sat down I immediately told my husband “You’ve got to try this!”. It was the most comfortable bench I’d ever sat on. I noticed a product tag on another bench further on down Capilano Road, and wrote down the phone number. From there I contacted Wishbone and received a quick response and pricing for the identical all-metal “Mountain Classic” bench. Fast forward to the completion date and Wishbone even delivered the bench (including going down some tricky stairs!). Thanks for providing such excellent service and an amazing product!
Case studyColumbia River Skywalk in Trail BC Found a really nice surprise in Trail BC. The Columbia River Skywalk. Awesome addition to the community and even…
Case studyIn the summer of 2019, Wishbone was called upon to supply in large quantity two types of benches for this high-profile school project: our Skyline…
We were finally able to have family gather to see the Rutherford Memorial bench Wishbone supplied last Summer. Attached are a couple pictures. The location of the bench is in New Denver BC overlooking Slocan Lake and a very special place for my mom and 2 closest brothers. As kids they lived a block away. Their dad was an engineer on the steamboats that hauled freight , rail cars up Slocan Lake. When they could hear the boat arriving at the docks the young kids and their dog would walk to this spot and wait for the boat to be tied up to the dock. Then they would walk the path down to see their dad, walk home with him. I want to personally thank Logan and the rest of the team at Wishbone for the great and timely help that we received while ordering the bench. I could always count on a quick reply to an email, or even the personal call back.
Case studyWe go to great lengths to try and capture our products in the communities where they are installed. Every once and a while we run across something…
The Logo garbage cans are an attractive addition to a public park setting" "The logo makes the cans easily identifiable as belonging to Seattle Parks and Recreation.
Highly durable and easy to maintain" "We have been receiving many positive comments" "Approved the picnic tables and the benches as our standard" "I would highly recommend Wishbone
Polyboard passed with flying colours" "Vastly superior compared to standard fibreboard
Tech InfoA strand-woven bamboo lumber that outperforms Ipe for hardness, dimensional stability and fire resistance — and grows in just two years.
Polyboard wasn't as slippery, had a much better grip" "They came through for us
Wishbone has been great for the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. We love the maintenance free benches but, more importantly, our guests and donors get to have an amazing gift to honor and remember their loved ones.
We purchased a variety of furniture pieces (benches, tables, bicycle racks and waste receptacles) for our flagship waterfront park in Wiarton. Wishbone worked with us patiently through several design concepts and revisions to the order, helping with recommendations and pushing their manufacturer to meet our very aggressive timeline. The pieces were packed with great care and arrived quickly despite their long commute. Everything arrived in great shape; the furniture is very well made, custom-manufactured and shipped fully assembled, unlike many of their competitors who offer flat-packed mass-produced equipment for a similar price. They even included touch-up kits for each of the colours we selected. I am very happy with the product and service we received, and would highly recommend Wishbone to others looking to purchase well-built, Canadian-made outdoor public furniture!
I would like to pass on our thanks to you and your amazing staff for all of their assistance and hard work in making our downtown revitalized and beautiful. It has been a few years now since we have installed our bear proof waste bins, recycling bins, benches, bike racks, and picnic tables. They are weathering very well and still look new, even though the snow and ice try their best to wear them down. It is exciting ot see so many people sitting in our downtown core enjoy a coffee or ice cream or just taking a break from their day. Our downtown has been transformed into a welcome place for people to socialize and rest and just feel at home. You and your staff have been very helpful when we have needed adjustments made on garbage bins, new decals sent out (valdalism - they seem to go missing) and any time we have had to order new items for other parks around town. We are installing picinic tables, garbage bins and benches that match the downtown in our parks around town as we are so happy with the durability of the product.
At Hasting Elementary, I’ve been checking up on the furniture and the bright red Bayview Hex Tables look good as the day they were installed! A lot of schools purchase wood furniture, and it just doesn’t last in our climate. That’s why I thought of Wishbone, because it lasts and looks great. The Wishbone benches and tables are used all the time, they’re just a great addition to school. I’ve had so many positive comments from parents and children, and other community groups are using them too.
Easy to work with, highly recommend them" "A wonderful product made from 100% recycled materials
Case studyThe Okanagan Rail Trail Committee (ORTC) is an interjurisdictional group tasked with managing a 50km biking and walking trail with a rich history in…
Company storyOur Head Office is at the Langley BC Campus. This location is primarily responsible for sales, marketing, accounts payable, accounts receivable…
No-VOC, super-durable TGIC powder that holds its gloss for years, applied over a five-stage preparation process — in 32 standard colours plus custom…
Case studyThis past Fall we had the pleasure of installing benches, tables and receptacles in the newly completed Derocher Park in Edmonton Alberta. The…
Thank you so much to Wishbone Site Furnishings for providing outdoor furniture to The King’s University in Edmonton, Alberta. We have installed Urban Form benches, waste receptacles, picnic tables, and Urban Space picnic tables at various locations around campus. All of these pieces have been in use for at least 2 years with several pieces of furniture having been installed for over 5 years. King’s campus is a public space that serves approximately 900 students, has 120 employees, and hosts many external groups each year. The furniture gets considerable use year-round and is comfortable to sit on. We have received positive feedback from members of the King’s community who have used the furniture. Our Wishbone furniture has been permanently installed on concrete/patio brick surfaces. The installation process was straightforward, and the furniture has proven to be durable and easy to maintain. Its design offers various configuration options, allowing for versatile arrangements. Overall, we highly recommend it as a choice for outdoor furniture.
Our full library of supplementary documentation — spec sheets, colour charts, warranties, care guides, installation instructions and independent test…
Elim Village purchased 25 Mountain Classic Benches from Wishbone Site furnishings in Jan 2009. Over 8 years later, they are all still providing excellent seating for our residents and their guests and are holding up beautifully.
Dear Logan , thank you and your colleagues for all your help , the bench is perfect and arrived at the Allen Brooks Nature Center in Vernon B.C within our ideal timeframe.. I find the bench a comforting place to visit, and the view is amazing.
We are very pleased with the quality" "They have great products to offer
Having collaborated closely with Wishbone Site Furnishings for over a decade, I can confidently attest to the exceptional quality, service, and reliability they've consistently provided to Thompson Rivers University. Wishbone's outdoor furniture has proven itself resilient in our challenging climate, requiring minimal maintenance while maintaining its aesthetic appeal. The support and professionalism demonstrated by the Wishbone team have been exemplary, making them a trusted partner in enhancing our campus environment. I have nothing but praise for Wishbone's product, service, resiliency, ease of maintenance, and support, and wholeheartedly recommend them to any institution seeking durable and stylish outdoor furniture solutions.
For Schools & UniversitiesFor more than 20 years, Wishbone has been a trusted partner to educational institutions, providing high-quality furnishings designed to withstand the…
For Hospitals & HealthcareFor over a decade, Wishbone has been the trusted supplier of high-quality furnishings for hospital facilities, providing durable, comfortable, and…
For ParksElevate your park experience with domestically manufactured outdoor furniture by Wishbone. Our products are used in over 200 communities across North…
For Senior LivingWishbone Furniture has become the trusted standard for senior Senior Living Facilities across Canada, with years of proven performance in dozens of…
Case studyWishbone provided the seating component for this commission piece located at the Lacombe Police Station. The new police station features a cast…
SustainabilityWISHBONE SUSTAINABILITY Waste Reduction According to the United Nations Environmental Program, global plastic consumption has gone from 5.5 million…