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…
Apr 15, 2026 · 24 min readRead story
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Blog postAnnouncing: The Urban Form Backless Bench with Storage
It'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…
Mar 3, 2026 · 6 min readRead story
Blog postAnnouncing: The 2026 Biophilic Palette
To kick off 2026, we are introducing a shift in our visual direction. You asked for softer, more organic options to complement the increasingly…
Jan 27, 2026 · 9 min readRead story
Blog postThanks to you, we thrived in 2025.
This year marked a major milestone for Wishbone: our 30th Anniversary.
Dec 9, 2025 · 6 min readRead story
Blog postFrom Waste to Wonder: The Material Changing Municipal Design
Every day, tons of plastic waste are buried, burned, or forgotten. But what if those discarded materials could live again—stronger, cleaner, and…
Oct 28, 2025 · 6 min readRead story
Blog postWhy Smart Park Managers Are Ditching Wood for Good
If you manage trails, you already know the frustration of repeatedly maintaining steps that rot, becoming slippery and splintered.
Oct 28, 2025 · 4 min readRead story
Blog postMade to Order Customization
One of the big benefits for our customers is how Wishbone can provide a high level of bespoke product customization .
Sep 23, 2025 · 4 min readRead story
Blog postCelebrating 30 Years of Site Furnishings at Wishbone!
Most people remember 1995 for Braveheart in the movies, Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio on the radio, and the launch of Wishbone Site Furnishings.
Jun 20, 2025 · 6 min readRead story
Blog postEnjoying the love of gardening from the comfort of a wheelchair
Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and the joy of tending to blooming gardens. For individuals with mobility challenges, engaging in gardening…
May 28, 2025 · 10 min readRead story
Blog postOkanagan Rail Trail Interpretive Centre
In early 2019, Wishbone was invited to work with the Landscape architects and designers from Bench Site Design in Kelowna BC to develop and deliver…
May 28, 2025 · 5 min readRead story
Blog postIntroducing the Mackenzie Backless Bench
While the Mackenzie Modular Series has been around for several years, it has never had its own stand-alone backless bench – until now. The new…
Apr 29, 2025 · 3 min readRead story
Blog postMaking the World More Accessible with Site Furnishings
Creating truly inclusive public spaces means designing for everyone—and that includes ensuring site furnishings are accessible to people who use…
Apr 29, 2025 · 6 min readRead story
Blog postLandscape Architecture Can Save the World
Why Landscape Architects Are More Important Than Ever
Apr 16, 2025 · 5 min readRead story
Blog postA Bench Through Time – The Evolution of the Wishbone Standard
This image from Osoyoos beautifully captures the evolution of the Wishbone Standard Bench over the last 30 years. From right to left, each bench…
Apr 7, 2025 · 3 min readRead story
Blog postThe JEM Rocking Chair - a New Way to Sway
Introducing 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…
Apr 4, 2025 · 3 min readRead story
Blog postFunctional Elegance at the Edmonton LRT Valley Line
For the passed 30 years Wishbone has been designing functional site furnishings that enhance the spaces they are in. Working with architects we have…
Mar 19, 2025 · 6 min readRead story
Blog postWishbone and Kelowna Christian School – A Perfect Match for a Better Space
When Kelowna Christian School approached Wishbone about purchasing benches for a hallway outside the middle school gym, we saw an opportunity to do…
Mar 10, 2025 · 5 min readRead story
Blog postCustom Lighted Art Piece - Wellington Foundry
"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…
Feb 13, 2025 · 5 min readRead story
Blog post3 Communities, 3 Unique Designs, 1 Common Goal
Nothing brings people together quite like a well-placed picnic table under the perfect shade! Recently, three different communities have showcased…
Feb 12, 2025 · 5 min readRead story
Blog postSite Furnishings from Coast to Coast
This 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…
Oct 15, 2024 · 5 min readRead story
Blog postHandcrafted in Canada
At 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…
Jul 17, 2024 · 7 min readRead story
Blog postShop, Rest, Repeat with Wishbone Benches
"If your products as designed for outdoor environments, then it makes sense they would even be better on the inside!" Heather McNamara Mall Manager…
Jun 27, 2024 · 2 min readRead story
Blog postVIDEO: Innovation with the Modena Eco Receptacle
The Modena Curved Top Eco Receptacle for wheeled trash cans is Wishbone's latest breakthrough in municipal waste management. Designed to seamlessly…
Jun 12, 2024 · 2 min readRead story
Blog postPlanters for your project
The Wishbone Rutherford Wheelchair Accessible Planters are the perfect solution for creating accessible and beautiful gardens for individuals with…
Apr 17, 2024 · 6 min readRead story
Blog postThe John Outhouse is Redefining Outdoor Sanitation
Wishbone's journey began with a simple yet profound mission: to redefine the concept of outdoor sanitation. What started as a humble endeavor has now…
Feb 15, 2024 · 5 min readRead story
Blog postOur Largest Custom Site Furnishings Install of 2023
Parksville's 100-year-old community park is transforming into Vancouver Island's ultimate hangout spot. With bustling summer activities, including…
Dec 5, 2023 · 4 min readRead story
Blog postA Bollard... with a Twist!
Introducing the Denman Twist Lock Removable Bollard - a perfect partner to the Denman Bollard, offering unparalleled convenience and security. Its…
Aug 15, 2023 · 2 min readRead story
Blog postWhere does all that aluminum come from?
Did you know that Wishbone manufacturers its own castings from recycled aluminum car and truck rims? The aluminum, which is an alloy, is the same…
Mar 1, 2023 · 1 min readRead story
Blog postCheckers or Chess?
This 2-seater table is the perfect addition to an apartment, townhouse or condominium complex's courtyard or outdoor social area. The Bayview…
Mar 11, 2022 · 2 min readRead story