Our People New Brunswick

Our People

Overview

Strangers are just FRIENDS YOU HAVEN'T MET YET

Take time to get to know some of the wonderful people you'll encounter along the the Appalachian Range Route. You'll find friendly, self-sufficient, accomplished people here; descendents of the Maliseets and Eel River Bar First Nations who've inhabited this area for thousands of years, Acadians on the coast, hardy Scots who settled Perth and die-hard Loyalists who arrived in Andover in the late 1700s. You'll find people who love working with their hands, who can do incredible things with wood, from building canoes that have been famous for generations to carving bird's-eye maple tableware. Good people to know!

Bernard and Suzanne Cormier

Restauranteurs

On the Restigouche River sits the former lodge of late Sir Izaak Walton Killam, once the richest man in the country, whose guest list included the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Now it is home to the ever-popular Salmon Lodge Restaurant. During the summer, dine on the magnificent terrace overlooking the world-famous salmon pools on this Canadian heritage river. Meet the enthusiastic owners who have restored this landmark and opened it to the public for a fine dining experience. Book early to avoid disappointment.

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Derek Letourneau

Wood Carver

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

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Johnny McBain

Mi’kmaq Artisan

New Brunswick’s First Nations people understand and interpret the true soul of the province. And Johnny McBain’s works are no exception. Aboriginal culture and tradition are the foundations of this artisan’s masterpieces. Johnny produces traditional Mi’kmaq dream-catchers and cradle boards, but he is best known for his powwow drums which sell all over North America. His nickname is “Crow” because the birds are known to be “talkers”, so he’s happy to have you drop to chat about his proud heritage.

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Rhonda Pelletier-Bélanger

Aboriginal Park Interpreter

Experience the sweeping expanse of Mount Carleton Provincial Park, where Aboriginals and wildlife have come home over centuries; Rhonda will share these stories with you.

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