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Bringing renowned Canadian art to Niagara
Specializing in the Group of Seven & their contemporaries
Fun, educational videos & exhibitions
Rookleys Canadian Art Gallery is nestled in the cozy village of Ridgeway, Ontario. We proudly offer an extensive collection that showcases the rich tapestry of Canada's artistic heritage. Whether you're a seasoned collector or new to the art scene, we provide both enriching experiences and tailored assistance for those interested in consignments, or purchases.
Art inspired by the feeling of escaping into nature. Inspired by the forests and mountains of British Columbia, Helen Utsal’s work captures this feeling. Wishing to convey her awe of British Columbias majestic beauty, Helen uses unique colour palettes, and compositions that often place the viewer on the edge of the landscape, inviting them to enter, look up, feel hopeful and connected.
Helen Utsal is an award-winning contemporary landscape painter living and
working on Vancouver Island. Spending time in Nature is a critical aspect of her inspiration and art practice. It is her space for meditation, curiosity, creation and renewal.
Piece highlighted:
Helen Utsal
Spirit of the Wind, 2026
signed bottom right
oil and cold wax medium on canvas
40 x 50 in
View this piece by Helen Utsal on our website rookleys.com
🍁 Own a piece of Canadian history 🍁
If you have any pieces by historic Canadian artists, we would love to consign them for you. Visit our website rookleys.com for more information.
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06/09/2026
Among the many colours found in the Group of Seven’s paintings, green stands out as one of the most important. It helped them portray the forests, hills, and wilderness that became central to their vision of Canada.
Swipe through to see the many shades of green found in the works of the Group of Seven and discover how the colour green helped make Canada’s most iconic paintings.
Which painting is your favourite?
💚Franklin Carmichael, The Carmichael Family Cottage, c 1935, oil on board
💚A.J. Casson, Haliburton, 1939, oil on canvas, laid down on board
💚J.E.H. MacDonald, Artist and Easel, 1913, oil on panel
💚A.Y. Jackson, Barn at Emileville, Quebec, 1963, oil on panel
💚Edwin Holgate, Morin Heights, c1950, oil on panel
💚A.J. Casson, September Morning Mist at Talisman Resort, 1976, oil on board
💚A.Y. Jackson, Near Renfrew, ON, 1957, oil on panel
💚Frank Johnston, Old Dirt Road, oil on board
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329 Ridge Road North
Fort Erie, ON
L0S1N0
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 5pm |