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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
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Travel in Good Spirits

The M.S. Chi-Cheemaun rests at port for the winter but she continues to sail with flying colours in the Manitoulin Colouring Book. Check out this AMAZING page from the Manitoulin Colouring Book!! Thank you Shannon Huard for sharing! #ManitoulinLove #MCB2017 M.S. Chi-Cheemaun Chi-Cheemaun @ ontarioferries Posted by Whytes on Monday, November 6, 2017


November 6, 2017 0
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Building community for over 60 years..

Our condolences go out to the Smiths with the passing of Phyllis, wife and life-long partner of Doug Smith. Our condolences go out to the Smiths with the passing of Phyllis – wife and life-long partner of Doug Smith. A kind and… Posted by Whytes on Thursday, October 19, 2017


October 19, 2017 0
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A look into Manitoulin’s past..

Manitoulin Island was once a very different place. The escarpments that we’ve come to know as being high above water, were once covered in shallow ocean, making for beautiful coral reefs. Over time as climate and the environment changed, water levels receded and after hundreds of millions of years, we now have bluffs that are…
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October 17, 2017 0
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It’s a Colorful World

The world of adult colouring has exploded and along with it, the selection of pens, markers and pencils that can be used to colour with. We’re big fans of Crayola Super Tips, but we also enjoy experimenting with new mediums. What do you like to use? Posted by Whytes on Friday, September 29, 2017


September 29, 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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I’ll show you mine if you show me yours

We love seeing what artwork turns into when you add colour to it. Pretty! Tag your coloured pictures with #ManitoulinLove so we can see your beautiful work! Posted by Whytes on Friday, September 8, 2017


September 8, 2017 0
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Collaborating with independent artist Wordplay

When we get the opportunity to help out a friend and learn how to do something new at the same time, we just can’t say no! This is a screenshot of our progress in editing the first cut of “Taxi Song”, written by Kris Rose a.k.a. Wordplay. We spent close to twelve hours filming in…
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August 30, 2017 0
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Do you feel this way?

Sometimes you just have get colouring! Based on a true story Do you feel this way? Posted by Whytes on Thursday, August 17, 2017


August 17, 2017 0
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Happy Haweater!

If you don’t know what Haweater means, let us share some history with you. Haweater is a culmination of two words. “Haw” is derived from the fruit of hawthorn bushes known as “haws” or “hawberries” and “eater” is as it intends. These berries were originally harvested for consumption by Indigenous peoples in the Manitoulin region…
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August 5, 2017 0
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Playing in the Park

We had a spontaneous live session in the park with our friend and musician Kris Rose a.k.a. WordPlay. Who thought we’d be making music videos? ๐Ÿ˜‰ Woohoo the video is live! Go check out some our handy work and enjoy some awesome tunes at the same time! Posted by Whytes on Monday, July 31, 2017


July 31, 2017 0
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Steve Paikin from TVO’s The Agenda applauds the Manitoulin Colouring Book

It was no surprise seeing Mr. Paikin at the Gore Bay Farmer’s Market on such a beautiful Friday morning. Manitoulin Island happens to be one of his frequented retreats from the big city. He was kind enough to stop by for a snapshot and chat with Ashley Whyte, co-creator of the Manitoulin Colouring Book. Thank…
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July 7, 2017 0
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Happy Canada Day!

Celebrating 150 years of growth! But if that makes you feel old… Go ahead and grab a copy of the Manitoulin Colouring Bookย and be a kid again! The #ManitoulinColouringBook can help restore your inner child and youthful energy! This proven stress reliever provides… Posted by Whytes on Wednesday, August 2, 2017


July 1, 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! ๐Ÿ˜€ #WhytesUpdates Posted by Whytes on Friday, June 30, 2017


June 30, 2017 0
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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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Yes, we went there.

If you’re not in the holiday spirit, these cards will surely help you out. ๐Ÿ˜‰ We’ll have these and a variety of other note and postcards for you to choose from at the Gore Bay and Gordon Barrie Christmas shows. We have limited stock and they are not available online so come check us out!!02…
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December 2, 2016 0
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Just for laughs

Jack and Dylon had fun making a promo video for the 2016 Manitoulin Island Colouring Book! Posted by Dylon Whyte on Saturday, November 5, 2016


November 5, 2016 0
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Add some colour to your life..

We love seeing your coloured in pages! Thank you Shannon for sharing your coloured page from the Manitoulin Island Colouring Book!! Looks fantastic!! Glad to see others having fun with our work! ๐Ÿ™‚ #WhytesUpdates Posted by Whytes on Tuesday, August 23, 2016


August 26, 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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