Manitoulin Magic

The doodle girls pose with a sculpture in the garden at Perivale Gallery

Garden girls! Molly and Heidi, our golden doodle girls pose with a sculpture in the gardens of Perivale Gallery on beautiful Manitoulin Island. #gardening #DogsofBlueSky #sculpture #Manitoulin #manitoulinmagic

Such a fun time for our golden doodle girls who spent the afternoon retrieving balls from our lakefront on Lake Kagawong on Manitoulin Island. We are so fortunate to live in such a magical place! #DogsofBlueSky #manitoulinmagic #summertime #laketime #Manitoulin

Dramatic Manitoulin Island sky of blues, purples, mauves, pinks and oranges with trees below in silhouette

Doot, doot, doo, lookin' out my back door! Manitoulin Island dramatic skies are always welcome! #EastCoastKin #sunsetlovers #Manitoulin #manitoulinmagic

Sunset reflection at footbridge on the beach boardwalk at Providence Bay on Manitoulin Island

The footbridge over the Mindemoya River at the beach boardwalk in Providence Bay on Manitoulin Island. Sunset magic! #EastCoastKin #photography #beachlife #manitoulinmagic #manitoulin

Tree silhouetted in front of vibrant sunset looking over water and a bay of the North Channel on Manitoulin Island

Sunset silhouette overlooking Gore Bay from the East Bluff on Manitoulin Island. #manitoulinmagic #EastCoastKin #photography #sunsetlovers #manitoulin

A tranquil lakeside scene featuring a small rocky island with smooth pink granite boulders and dense green trees, reflected in the calm, rippling blue water under a clear sky.

The Benjamin Islands never fail to inspire—a stunning harmony of pink rocks, crystal-clear waters, and lush northern forest. A perfect slice of Lake Huron wilderness beauty! #BenjaminIslands #LaCloche #NorthernOntario #EastCoastKin #WildernessEscape #NatureInspires #PerivalePerspective #Photography

Canada geese families swim in the direction of a vibrant sunset on Manitoulin Island. Mauve, maroon, pink ,orange and golden vibes reflect in the sky and the lake.

Canada geese families swim to meet the sunset on Lake Kagawong on Manitoulin Island. Smoky skies have added to the dramatic colours of the moment. #nature #photography #EastCoastKin #Manitoulin #manitoulinmagic #forestfires #birds

Moody early morning rise over Treasure Island on Lake Mindemoya on Manitoulin Island. An island in a lake on an island in a lake! Well worth a visit! buff.ly/jqJyADF #Stunday #EastCoastKin #photography #Manitoulin #manitoulinmagic

Fox female lying in the grass keeps a steady eye on me as I sing to her.

Sweet vixen enjoying a well-deserved rest as I sing to her. #Stunday #EastCoastKin #photography #nature #fox #foxes #manitoulinmagic #Manitoulin

Amber light shines on rocks past a pebble shore at sunset

A favourite hike on Manitoulin Island along the Lake Huron shore. Saturday fun! #travel #manitoulinmagic #EastCoastKin #photography

Gorgeous!

Woohoo! There is a monarch caterpillar party in our yard!✨ We love monarch butterflies and have encouraged the growth of milkweed near our gardens to attract them. This year we have many nurseries actively evolving. #nature #monarchbutterflies #EastCoastKin #photography #gardening

Bronzed sunset on Lake Kagawong on Manitoulin Island

Caught this peaceful sunset on Lake Kagawong near Perivale Gallery on Manitoulin Island. #EastCoastKin #Manitoulin #manitoulinmagic #sunsetlovers #photography

Happy 'Group of Seven' Day!
July 7, 2025, marks the 1st official Group of Seven Day in Ontario. The provincial gov't proclaimed this commemorative day in December 2024, honouring the iconic artists who found profound inspiration in the unspoiled landscapes of La Cloche & Manitoulin. #art #travel

An orange and yellow monarch butterfly enjoys a snack on pink milkweed in our garden.

A beautiful monarch butterfly on milkweed in our garden. We allow the milkweed to grow to attract the monarchs. Love witnessing the life cycle! #nature #butterflies #EastCoastKin #photography #manitoulinmagic

Sunset reflection on the smooth mirror evening waters of Lake Huron with glowing colours of mauve, purple, pink, orange and yellow.

Sunset at Providence Bay on Manitoulin Island - the world's largest freshwater island. A space to slow down with room to reconnect with your inner compass and find your true north.
#sunsets #EastCoastKin #photography #manitoulinmagic

Monique Legault's solo show: TO CANADA WITH LOVE - Forever Strong & Free 🍁 opens July 5 at Perivale Gallery. Check out www.perivalegallery.com/monique-lega... by 7am on July 5. Such a wonderful opportunity to enjoy original Canadian art! 🍁 #artshow #originalart #landscapelovers #manitoulinmagic

Evening boat ride with golden reflections on bronzed waves at sunset.

🍁🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦🍁 Magical evening boat ride on Lake Kagawong as we celebrate the beauty of our amazing Manitoulin Island home in this glorious country. As children of immigrants, our pride & gratitude is infinite. 💕

Opening today!! Come and judge an art show! www.perivalegallery.com/finding-our-... You can also vote with "likes" on our Facebook page and on instagram over the coming days. #artshow #truenorth #northernontario #originalart

An orange and yellow monarch butterfly feeds on a bright pink purple cone flower.

A great way to greet the day! Monarch on cone flower. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekZforZoology #EastCoastKin #Photography #nature #manitoulinmagic

Two girls salute the sunset At Providence Bay on Manitoulin Island.

Young ladies in silhouette salute the setting sun at Providence Bay on Manitoulin Island. #manitoulinmagic #sunset #gratitude #EastCoastKin

Mamma fox shares a smile amid the yellow dandelions.

Good Manitoulin Monday morning, Mamma Fox!
That's a beautiful smile! #manitoulinmagic #wildlifephotography #nature #foxes #fox #Manitoulin

Good Sunday morning, BlueSky! A dramatic dawn on Lake Kagawong on Manitoulin Island greets the day. How lucky am I? Might be a day for kayaking! #gratitude #sunrise #manitoulinmagic #BlueSkyArtShow #Manitoulin #SundayStunday

National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day recognizing & celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, & Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada. DREAMCATCHER TURLE IN FLIGHT 24 x 24 acrylic by Duncan Pheasant. www.perivalegallery.com/duncan-negan...
#nationalindigenouspeoplesday

3 fluffy golden doodle dogs sit on the rocks at sunset

Our sweet golden doodle girls celebrate Molly's 9th birthday at Providence Bay on Manitoulin Island - the world's largest freshwater island. L-R: Molly (9yrs), Jazz (2.5 years), Heidi (15.5 yrs) #manitoulinmagic #DogsofBlueSky #goldendoodles #EastCoastKin #sunset

A fibre art depiction of windswept pine trees beside a blue lake.

ENCHANTING!
"WINDSWEPT" 10 X 10 fibre mixed media by Mary Anderson. www.perivalegallery.com/mary-anderson/ #originalart #fibreart #quilting #manitoulinmagic

So beautiful!

A sunset of mauves, pinks, purples and orange reflected in Lake Huron while kayakers are silhouetted in the foreground.

A couple kayaks at sunset in Providence Bay on Manitoulin Island - the world's largest freshwater island. #EastCoastKin #photography #nature #kayaking

Gorgeous! My goal is to have them growing all over the property at @PerivaleGallery.

HONESTY. INTEGRITY. DECENCY.

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