The Commemorative Tree, Bench, and Picnic Table is currently closed for the 2025 season and will reopen in January 2026.
The Commemorative Tree, Bench and Picnic Table program offers a meaningful way to celebrate special occasions or to honour a person or organization. The donation of a tree, bench, or picnic table provides a lasting legacy that will enhance municipal greenspaces and the natural environment. These contributions create gathering spaces and quiet retreats for reflection, while enhancing our shared natural spaces. Facilitated through the Cemetery and Parks operations, we offer three commemorative options below.
Purchasing a bench provides the community with a chance to rest or a spot to gather with friends or family. Learn more about the benches available for purchase and important installation details.
Tree Donation Details |
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Tree Species Listings |
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Below is a list of some of most commonly requested trees. Municipal staff will do their best to accommodate requests based on nursery availability, site conditions, and tree requirements. Appropriate species and size will be determined at the discretion of staff. Staff will contact you to finalize details once an application has been received. Please email us if you would like a copy of the Municipal Tree Planting and Protection Policy for further information.
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Bench Donation Details
Commemorative Bench Program $2100
Donation of the bench is tax deductible. A commemorative bench purchase includes:
- Bench, two options available at the same cost:
- Traditional Steel Bench (typically placed at municipal facilities)
- Garden Bench (typically placed in parklands and trails)
- 3-inch by 6-inch inch plaque to be mounted to the bench. Includes a maximum of three lines of engraved text, with twenty-one (21) characters per line, including punctuation, spaces, and numbers.
- Bench installation
Picnic Table Donation Details
Accessible Picnic Table: $2800.00 or Standard Picnic Table: $3000.00
We offer two types of picnic tables under our program. Donation of the picnic table is tax deductible. Each picnic table purchase includes:
- Commemorative Picnic Table
- Accessible Picnic Table ($2800.00) or,
- Standard Picnic Table ($3000.00)
- One 3-inch by 6-inch plaque to be mounted on the table. Includes a maximum of three lines of engraved text, with twenty-one (21) characters per line, including punctuation, spaces, and numbers.
- Picnic table installation
A second plaque is available for an additional fee (only available for picnic tables) for $300.00
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Commemorative Program Application Process |
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| Follow the steps below to submit your application for a tree, bench, or picnic table. | ||||||||||||||||
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Check the location availability based on whether you are requesting a tree, bench, or picnic table. Consider these locations before you start your request.
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| The Commemorative Program runs annually from January to August, allowing ample time for ordering, installation, and planting. | ||||||||||||||||
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Applications are currently closed and will reopen again in January 2026. Please feel free to email us or call 905-885-8760 if you have any questions. |