Our People

Our People

Discover HIDDEN TREASURE

Our best-kept secret might just be the rich tapestry of individuals you’ll encounter on your journey. Meet just a few of the fascinating people who will make your New Brunswick visit a heartfelt experience with stories to remember.

Chris Aerni

Owner & chef extraordinaire

Rossmount Inn Named “Best Kitchen in New Brunswick” by Where to Eat in Canada, Chris is cooking up an extraordinary culinary experience just for you. More>

Darren Emenau

Potter

Take a tour of Darren’s Jones Creek gallery to discover the wonderful sense of place embedded within every single work of art.  More>

Vicky Lentz

Plein-air painter
 
Tucked amongst the sugar maples of a forest studio gallery, you’ll find the artist whose work has been presented to her Majesty, Queen 
Elizabeth II. More>

Donald McGraw

Artist
 
Over the years, Donald has welcomed thousands of visitors into his studio gallery, where his intimate portraits capture the spirit, and share the history, of the local people. More>

Dr. Randal Miller

Curator of geology
Dr.Miller’s interpretive display at the New Brunswick Museum in Saint John is widely accepted to be one of the best in the world. (Don’t tell anyone, but the fossilized Mastodon makes our knees shake!) More>

Roland Robichaud

Naturalist and bird expert
Roland is waiting to give you a bird’s eye view of the natural wonders of the Eco-Park Estuary. Watch for soaring osprey as you wind your way through an enchanting Acadian forest. More>

Barry Sharpe

Wooden-canoe builder
Upriver, where the Restigouche carves its way through the Appalachians, is a rambling collection of workshops known as Sharpe Canoes – easily the world’s most famous makers of Restigouche River canoes. More>

Skip and Karen Wolf

Purveyors of smoked salmon
Situated amidst the red, rocky cliffs of Stump Coves lies another pearl in New Brunswick’s coastal communities: Wolfhead Smokers. Wolfhead have employed traditional Scottish smoking techniques to create a culinary legend. More>

Robert Bourgeois

Apple orchard & winery owner

Life truly is sweet on the rolling hills of Ferme Bourgeois Farms, where Owner Robert Bourgeois would love to give you a taste of the Memramcook Valley.  More>

Trudy Gallagher

Jewellery artisan
 
A sparkling example of New Brunswick craftsmanship, see why Trudy’s work can be found in the jewellery box of Canada’s former Governor General.  More>

Derek Letourneau

Wood carver
 
The sweeping view from Derek’s studio property is surpassed only by the extraordinary finds inside. More>

Paul McGraw

Musician/Founder of the Miramichi Kitchen Party

The kettle's always on and the Miramichi Kitchen Party is guaranteed to be a knee-slapping, toe-tapping, hand-clapping good time. More>

Bill Mullin

Miramichi Country Music Opry founder
Along the shores of the mystical Miramichi sits the Miramichi Country Music Opry, where the crowd is family-friendly and the spirited music continues late into the night. More>

Werner Rosswog

Winery owner
The founder of Atlantic Canada’s first farm winery-distillery,Werner produces over 70 different wines and spirits. Tasting is encouraged – in moderation… More>

Phil and Barbara Thibodeau

Gîte Toutes Saisons Bed and Breakfast hosts
Experience a little down-home Maritime hospitality at one of our fabulous B&Bs. You’ll meet everyday New Brunswickers and get their unique take on our culture. Don’t miss Phil’s renowned seafood omelet (made with tender morsels of Chaleur Bay scallops and shrimps – mmm….) More>

Shirley Dedam

First Nations artisan

Visit Shirley to shop for finely sewn beaded bags, dreamcatchers, and exquisite necklaces – you’ll likely receive a fantastic story to boot. More>

Darlene Jardine

Owner of Darlene’s Teahouse
 
Take a turn off the beaten path to explore this teatime treasure. Your gracious hostess is waiting in period costume to serve you a plethora of delectable treats. More>

Lyne Lévesque

Blanket weaver
 
Have weaver Lyne Lévesque spin you a good yarn. In fact, over two-million metres of yarn every year go into Lyne’s heartwarming and handwoven creations. More>

Bill Miller

Wooden-canoe builder
Aside from continuing his grandfather’s craft, Bill is also known for founding the celebrated event, "Fiddles on the Tobique”, where, unbelievably, fiddlers are canoed up and down the Tobique River. More>

Kerry O’Toole

Wood sculptor
Next stop: the wide, wrap-around porch of Kerry O’Toole’s country studio to experience a little of the Maritime’s best craftsmanship. More>

Brent Rourke

Woodworker and cabinet maker
Make time to include a visit to Brent’s unique Shaker studio, where you’ll not only see his incredible 1800s Shaker reproductions, you’ll also experience a bit of our history. More>

Sonia Turner

Seaglass jewellery artisan
As you wind your way around the spectacular Chaleur Bay, you may just find a gem of a studio, where Sonia Turner’s creative spirit shines as brilliant glass pieces of jewellery. More>

Be in more New Brunswick moments.

We’re with you all the way. Call our number, 1-800-561-0123 (or pack it with you), and we’d be happy to provide more travel tips to make your visit unforgettable.