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Enter our draw for a free copy of volume 3!

Visit our Facebook page to enter our draw for a free giveaway of the Manitoulin Colouring Book volume 3! We’ll be selecting the winner on July 1st at 11am in Little Current during our Canada Day celebrations! If you’re in town, come by and say hello! We’ll be the flashy table with a bright colourful…
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June 22, 2018 0

Sneak Peek!

It’s preview time! Here’s a look at our latest 2018 Manitoulin Colouring Book. You can look forward to a whole new set of Island scenery and experiences in volume 3. Available in-stores July 1st. Stay tuned for a list of retailers near you!


June 12, 2018 0

Volume 3 Coming Soon!

We’re excited to say that illustrations for Volume 3 of the Manitoulin Colouring Book are now complete! Files have been sent off to our printer, OJ Graphix in Espanola, Ontario and we are awaiting a proof copy to confirm we are ready to order books. We always create a mock up off our own printer…
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May 31, 2018 0
2018 Manitoulin Colouring Book Volume 3

Work in Progress

It’s been a while since we posted an update, so it must be time! Winter on Manitoulin Island seems to have lasted forever this year, but what better way to spend cold, blowy and snowy days than to bundle up at the computer and draw. Each year we do our best to put together a…
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March 20, 2018 0
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Be a part of the 2018 Manitoulin Colouring Book!

EXCITING NEWS!! We want you to be part of the 2018 Manitoulin Colouring Book! Be part of the 2018 Manitoulin Colouring Book! EXCITING NEWS!! – Please share :)I'm working on the next Manitoulin Colouring Book for 2018 and I'm inviting YOU to be part of it!Send me photos of your favourite Manitoulin moments for a…
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November 22, 2017 0
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Season’s Greetings

Spending time with family is what Christmas is all about. That’s why the best kind of gift is one that brings people together. Inspiring stories about places we love and the people we cherish is how the Manitoulin Colouring Book transforms holiday stress into happy memories.


November 13, 2017 0
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Book Signing at Chapters Sudbury

We’re at Chapters in Sudbury all day from 11am – 3pm! We’re signing books and COLOURING so come join the fun! Posted by Ashley Whyte on Saturday, September 9, 2017 UPDATE: Somebody’s gonna need new pencil crayons! Another happy Manitoulin Colouring Book owner! Posted by Whytes on Saturday, September 9, 2017


September 9, 2017 0
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Manitoulin Colouring Book provides destination marketing for island

We just launched! <3 Check it out! We're in the paper! 😀 #WhytesUpdates Posted by Whytes on Friday, June 30, 2017


June 30, 2017 0
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2017 Manitoulin Colouring Book now available!

Add colour to your Canada 150 celebrations with the Manitoulin Colouring Book! We are pleased to announce that our latest publication is now available in stores across Manitoulin Island! The “Manitoulin Colouring Book” was a concept developed by Jack and Dylon Whyte over a decade ago. They were exploring the idea of marketing the Island’s…
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June 25, 2017 1
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The 2017 Manitoulin Colouring Book is almost finished!

We’ve crested the bend and are heading for the finish line! Manitoulin Colouring Book COMING SOON!! The 2017 Manitoulin Colouring Book is almost done! YAAAAY!!!!! Copies will be available on Canada Day! Pre-order yours on our page (hit 'Shop Now'). ^_^ LET'S SHOW SOME MANITOULIN LOVE!! Please like and share with all your friends! <3…
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May 22, 2017 0
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First look at the 2017 Manitoulin Colouring Book

OMG!!! Can you believe it? It's the first official mock-up of the Manitoulin Colouring Book! It may be held together… Posted by Whytes on Wednesday, April 26, 2017


April 26, 2017 0
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Now available!

After months of hard work we’ve finally arrived at the finish line! Pick up a copy of the Manitoulin Island Colouring Book in-stores or at Farmer’s Markets across the Island! <3 It's hard to believe the amount of work that goes into completing a project, but when looking back, it's always well… Posted by Whytes…
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July 1, 2016 0
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Time to go to print!

Everything is now complete and we are sending the book to the printer. Won’t be long now! ^_^ We've got an exciting update on the Manitoulin Island Colouring Book! All ad spaces have been filled and we are going to… Posted by Whytes on Monday, June 6, 2016


June 6, 2016 0
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It has risen!

It only seems right that one of the more fun projects from Jack and Dylon’s past would finally come to fruition. On that note, we would like to introduce you to the Manitoulin Island Colouring Book. The project was created around the same time as Manitoulin Illustrated, but remained on the backseat for another decade…
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March 1, 2016 0
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We did it!

We are thrilled to announce that Scrapbook is funded! With just 42 backers and 12 hours to go – that is amazing! Thanks to you and your generosity we’ve reached our goal and that means we’ll all get to share in the excitement of bringing this beautiful book to life. You’ll be able to hold…
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September 7, 2015 0
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Kickstarting Jack Whyte’s latest work

Scrapbook: a story of art continues… One of the most rewarding aspects of launching this campaign has been the global connections we’ve made with those who have Jack Whyte works of their own. There couldn’t be a more fulfilling follow up to Jack’s story of art than to discover the journey his art has been…
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July 31, 2015 0
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Finding ways to support independent publishing..

The last 6 months have been spent tearing apart Jack’s house, selecting items, photographing and scanning those materials, cleaning, cropping and preparing them and finally laying out the images on pages along with story written by Jack Whyte. You might be wondering what all the fuss is about, but we promise its for a good…
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June 1, 2015 0
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Mutterings of an Old Woman

Introducing our latest project – a commission by Kim Robinson, daughter of the late Betty Robinson. This book was created to memorialize her mother who was a lifetime resident of Gore Bay and well-known writer on Manitoulin Island. Her stories were originally published in the Manitoulin West Recorder starting in May 1999 and continued until…
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May 1, 2015 0
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The Tragedy of the Asia

Lately we’ve been pulling out old projects and instilling new life into them. When we came across Jack’s illustrations for his depiction of the last sailing of The Asia, we immediately knew we had to publish it. Originally illustrated by hand and comprised of hundreds of sketches, we decided to produce the project as a…
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March 3, 2014 0
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Manitoulin Illustrated

We hope you’re ready for some outback adventures. Featuring stories from Canada’s mysterious and unlikely past, including a whimsical tale about John Waterhouse and the journey of his grand piano across rugged Manitoulin. Digitally illustrated by Jack Whyte and co-written by Sue Priddle, this graphic magazine introduces readers to a world of island-based fact, fiction…
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August 1, 2013 0