Niagara Chapter: Tour of The Wood Shed in Smithville

Niagara Chapter: Tour of The Wood Shed in Smithville

A personal interest in furniture and hobby woodworking led the owner of The Wood Shed, James Deboer, to begin harvesting timber from his Niagara woodlot & then sourcing quality hardwoods from across southern Ontario. With a keen eye for specialty wood and a sense of what people desired, exotic wood species were soon added to the ever-growing “woodshed” inventory. Since 1990, the wide-ranging collection grew into a full-fledged business that employs 15 people in customer service and warehouse production.

The Wood Shed moved into their brand new facilities on Thompson Road in Smithville in 2018. The property includes a modern storefront and separate production areas, with over 40,000 square feet of warehousing, store, and production. Today, The Wood Shed houses a vast inventory of both domestic and exotic wood, with customers driving from hours away. But, as The Wood Shed continues to grow, the easy-going, self-serve, “let’s-talk-wood” atmosphere remains. While they are happy to chat with you online and over the phone, the best way to experience The Wood Shed is to come and see for yourself!

The tour will lead the group through the storefront retail, warehouse, sawmill, and shop operation areas. 

Carpooling is encouraged as parking is limited.

For inquiries please contact Loretta Shields at niagarawoodlot@gmail.com.