Our Story
Manitoulin Timber Frames specializes in traditional timber framing. Using traditional hand tools and cutting-edge digital technology, we create unique, environmentally responsible, and beautiful structures that will last many generations.
About Us
Our Core Values
Our workmanship is our pride. Every timber frame we set on your property is etched with our name and reputation (figuratively, of course.) We tell you upfront what we can do and the price for doing it. And then we complete it when we say we would.
We pay careful and undivided attention to details. We perform each task with accuracy and precision. We report for work on time and render a full day of labor without fail. We are immensely hardworking, reliable, honest, and self-reliant. We are and do all these whether or not our clients are on site.
We are constantly learning and improving.
We extend unconditional respect to everyone.
We support our local community.
Sustainable Sourcing
Every material we harvest from nature is ripe and ready for the picking. Nothing goes to waste and no unnecessary stuff is added.
Our team
George Kopylov
Founder
Red Seal Carpenter since 2008
Certified House Designer in Ontario since 2022 (BCIN 123234)
Soft-spoken and with a calm demeanour, George is known around Manitoulin as an Earth-friendly traditional carpenter. He is also well travelled – he was born in Moscow, grew up in Toronto, studied in Ontario and Montreal, and explored the Americas from Alaska to Argentina.
Over three years, George completed an apprenticeship with Timmerman Timberworks, a custom design heavy timber construction company that works on residential and commercial structures throughout Canada.
The following two years saw George work in traditional carpentry in the UK.
He passed the Red Seal Carpenter examination in 2008, and holds a trade certification acknowledged in all Canadian provinces and territories.
Today, George lives with his wife Anastasia and son Vasily in Tehkummah. He started Manitoulin Timber Frames, where traditional skills, methods, and philosophy meet cutting-edge technology in seamless synergy.
Read more about George in this June 2021 article of The Manitoulin Expositor.
Anastasia Eranosova
Office Ninja
Anastasia’s vibrant journey from Russia to Canada has imbued her with a deep appreciation for creativity and craftsmanship. Arriving in 2002, her adventures across the Americas as a seasoned gardener not only honed her skills but also sparked her entrepreneurial spirit. This path led her to establish her own eco-friendly gardening company on Manitoulin Island, reflecting her profound commitment to sustainability and her passion for nurturing the environment.
In her newest venture into the world of timber framing with Manitoulin Timber Frames, Anastasia brings her extensive administrative skills and her innate ability to inspire creativity and decision-making. Her involvement is pivotal in steering the company towards innovative heights, leveraging her background to enhance both the aesthetic and sustainability aspects of their projects.
Alongside her professional pursuits, Anastasia enjoys a fulfilling personal life. She and George, having been partners since 1998, share a deep bond and commitment to their community and environment in Tehkummah, where they live with their son Vasily. Together, they embody the spirit of collaboration and sustainability that she champions, making her an invaluable member of the Manitoulin Timber Frames team and her community.
Anthony Pennings
Carpenter
Anthony has been a dedicated professional in the construction industry since 1998, specializing in carpentry and the construction of large custom homes throughout Southwestern Ontario. His extensive experience also spans the renovations sector. In recent years, Anthony has imparted his vast knowledge and expertise as a carpentry instructor at Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute on Manitoulin Island. It was here, in 2021, that he crossed paths with George during a Timber Framing course that George was teaching.
Anthony’s academic journey includes a graduation as a Certified Engineering Technologist in 2001, following the completion of a rigorous three-year Architectural Engineering program. Post-graduation, he served as a Site Supervisor for Milla Homes in Kitchener, honing his skills and leadership in the field.
In 2015, Anthony and his family embraced a new chapter by relocating to Manitoulin Island. After five enriching years in Manitowaning, they eventually settled in the charming community of Mindemoya.
Since 2016, Anthony has been co-leading and pastoring at two churches on the Island, the AOK Fellowship in Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation and the Wiikwemkoong Fellowship in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.