Finding the magic! Luminous sunset reflections of the footbridge in the tranquil Mindemoya River as it meets the waves of Lake Huron on Manitoulin Island - the world's largest freshwater island. #manitoulinmagic #Manitoulin #georgianbay #photography #ocanada

Kayaking couple paddles serenely at sunset on Manitoulin Island - the world's largest freshwater island. So much magic to discover! buff.ly/jqJyADF #kayak #EastCoastKin #photography #manitoulinmagic #sunsetlovers

A Manitoulin sunset like no other — the sun slipping low, painting the horizon in fire and gold while the sky drapes itself in soft blues and purples. A perfect evening where water, land, and sky meet in quiet harmony. #EastCoastKin #photography #manitoulinmagic #Manitoulin #sunsetlovers

Oh deer! A visitor this morning pauses on her way to the crabapple trees in our yard. Bon Appétit! Daily life on Manitoulin Island! #Manitoulin #wildlife #nature #manitoulinmagic #EastCoastKin

Happy #Stunday! Here's a sultry August sunset on Manitoulin Island - the world's largest freshwater island. #EastCoastKin #sunset #photography #manitoulinmagic

Sunset view from the East Bluff looking over Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island - the world's largest freshwater island. buff.ly/jqJyADF #photography #manitoulinmagic #EastCoastKin #travel

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our wonderfully talented artist and dear friend, Ivan Wheale. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, as well as to the many friends and admirers whose lives he touched.

Flutterby alert! Our gardens on Manitoulin Island invite so many different kinds of butterflies that a stroll through is always a treat. #gardening #butterflies #nature #EastCoastKin #manitoulinmagic

Contrasts of colour and textures are captured at a Providence Bay sunset on Manitoulin Island. #manitoulinmagic #photography #Manitoulin #EastCoastKin

At 806,707km2 Northern Ontario is so big that if it was a country, it would be ranked 36th out of 234 countries for land area. This is approximately 88% of all of Ontario and well worth a visit!🌲🇨🇦 #Canada #NorthernOntario #Manitoulin #travel

Welcome to the day! Sunrise drama on Manitoulin Island - the world's largest freshwater island. #photography #EastCoastKin #sunrise #manitoulinmagic

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

🍁🇨🇦 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HONESTY. INTEGRITY. DECENCY. #June14th-ObamaAppreciationDay

SAVE THE DATE! Come judge an art show! Help choose the winner of the People's Choice Award as our artists & guest artists celebrate the beauty & spirit of Northern Ontario. #artshow #northernontario #painting #sculpture #pottery #photography #travel #youbethejudge #manitoulinmagic #artlovers

The lupines are in bloom! Here are our lovelies in the lupines ... Molly, Heidi and Jazz, our golden doodle girls. #DogsOfBlueSky #blooms #photography #manitoulinmagic #Manitoulin #goldendoodles

Two curious red fox kits near their den on our property while Mamma is hunting for dinner. #wildlife #photography #nature #fox #foxes #redfoxes #FoxesOfBluesky

Poppy power! June poppies bursting are always a delight! #bloomscrolling #gardening #manitoulinmagic

Step into this moment—where colour breathes, time pauses, and the world quietly waits for you to wander through it. "SUNSET GLORY" 24 × 36 oil on canvas by Jules Crowley. www.perivalegallery.com/jules-crowley/ #artgallery #manitoulinmagic #originalart

My raven fledgling friend I rescued from the middle of the road as traffic approached. He would fly to me for treats (raw chicken), but fly away from other people. A mature raven now visits me daily over the past couple of years. Maybe it's my friend!💕🇨🇦 #manitoulinmagic #BirdsofBlueSky #nature #love

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

"Hi Mom!" A monarch caterpillar and a monarch butterfly on the milkweed we encourage to grow in our gardens. ##BlueSkyArtShow #butterflies #monarchbutterfly #gardening #manitoulinmagic

Remembering ...

Chip n' Dale pose beautifully in a tree crevice at Perivale Gallery on Manitoulin Island. #wildlifephotography #chipmunks #photography #manitoulinmagic #EastCoastKin

Today's buzz is happening in our lovely lilac bush heavily laden with pinkish mauve blooms! Bumble bees represent hard work, productivity,fertility,new beginnings & the importance of community. Hence my fascination! #nature #gardening #pollinators #wildlifephotography #manitoulinmagic #bumblebees

My first bear photo! I started meowing loudly from the car to make him turn his head for the photo op. His buddy was frightened of the sound and booked it into the woods! #nature #wildlifephotography #photography #manitoulinmagic