The Historical Collection
The Art of Kent Wilkens
on canvas unframed $290
Framed Size 22"x36" on paper framed $520
Framed Size 22"x36" on canvas framed $520
"The Normac" 250 s/n
Image Size 9"x12" unframed $100
on canvas $135
Framed Size 18"x21" framed $245
The Normac was built in 1902 in Port
Huron, Michigan. In 1930 it was bought by the Owen Sound
Transportation company
and for its first years it ran from Owen Sound up into the
North Channel. In 1932 it was switched to run a ferry service
from
Tobermory to South Baymouth. The Normac was the first car
ferry from the Bruce to Manitoulin and carried between 8 and 10
vehicles.
This scene shows it coming into the outer harbour at Tobermory
passing North Point.
"The Norgoma" 250 s/n
Image Size 9"x12" unframed $100
on canvas $135
Framed Size 18"x21" framed $245
The Norgoma was built in 1950 and spent its
first 14 years on the North Channel run from Owen Sound to Sault
Ste. Marie.
With the opening of the Trans Canada Highway and the road
into Killarney, the MS Norgoma was no longer needed to supply
the communities on the North Shore.
In 1964 it was moved to replace the MS Normac on the run
from Tobermory to Manitoulin along with the Norisle. In
1974 they were both replaced by the ChiCheemaun.
"The South American" 250 s/n
The North & South American were passengers ships that cruised the Great Lakes for decades.
The South American was launched in 1914 and sailed until 1967.
The view is of the Bluewater Bridge with the Thomas Edison Depot at the base of the bridge as it was in the 1960's.
A piece of history that will bring back memories for many.
Image Size 12"x24" unframed $200
giclee on canvas $275
Framed Size 22"x34" framed canvas $490
Image Size 18"x36" on canvas $450
Framed Size 28"x46" framed canvas $780
"Pioneer Autumn" 250 s/n
Image Size 9"x12" unframed $100
on canvas $135
Framed Size 18"x21" framed $245
One of the original homesteads in Tobermory, having been both the Belrose and Adams family residence for decades,
it now stands next to the museum on Hwy #6.
"Tobermory Past" 250 s/n
A quiet and peaceful view of Little Tub Harbour early in the century.
Image Size 12"x16" unframed $1070
Framed Size 21"x25" framed $1170
*** Edition SOLD OUT ***
"Fishermans Wharf" 250 s/n
Representing the time period on the great lakes when sail was still the principal
means of movement for the fishermen, but the steam tugs are beginning to make their presence felt.
Image Size 12"x26" unframed $1060
on canvas $1120
Framed Size 21"x35" framed $1275
framed canvas $1275
*** Edition SOLD OUT ***
"Flowerpot Light" 250 s/n
The original lighthouse at Flowerpot Island with Lloyd Smith's "Penguin" accent the beautiful colour and
expanse of Georgian Bay in the 1960's.
Image Size 17"x34" unframed $290
Framed Size 28"x44" framed $680
"Lion's Head" 250 s/n
The old fish shed with the Lion's Head in the background.
Image Size 10"x14" unframed $295
Framed Size 19"x23" framed $475
*** Edition very low ***
"Settler Spring" 250 s/n
Image Size 9"x12" unframed $480
Framed Size 15"x18" framed $560
Framed Size 18"x21" framed $580
*** Edition SOLD OUT ***
"The Norisle" 250 s/n
One of the early ferries running from Tobermory to South Baymouth, the Norisle provided many memories
for passengers between 1946 and 1974.
Image Size 18"x24" paper unframed $260
Framed Size 27"x33" paper framed under glass $599
"The Homestead" 250 s/n
A typical rural Ontario homestead, this one still stands in the village of Tobermory, with the same
century old Peonies lining the path to the front door.
Image Size 14"x22" unframed $240
on canvas $290
Framed Size 24"x32" framed $520
framed canvas $520
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In Progress New Releases Originals
Sunsets Tobermory Historical Works Georgian Bay
Flowerpot Island Lighthouses The Chi-Cheemaun Fishing Tugs
Lion's Head The Holy Land Australia Sold Out Editions