Our People | New Brunswick / Nouveau Brunswick Canada

Owners of Maurifils Farms

The owners of Maurifils Farms, Régis and Patricia Ouellet, are passionate about the land. They are dedicated in keeping the traditional, chemical-free farming ways alive.

Artist and writer

Meet an artist and the island that inspires him. Award-winning artist Michael Chesley Johnson, master pastelist and author, leads outdoor art workshops near his studio on the beautiful island of Campobello.

Cistercian-Trappist Monastery

Father Graham Touchie welcomes you to have a glimpse of the Cistercian-Trappist Monastery, in Rogersville. The peaceful atmosphere of the monastery and the wise words of the monks, who devote their lives to work, prayer and contemplation, are inspiring.

President / Executive director

Mark Hambrook, talks about the joint efforts of anglers and conservationists to preserve the salmon of the mighty Miramichi River and its tributaries.

Logging camp guide

Meet Réjean, the friendly and colourful logging camp guide of the Kedgwick Forestry Village and Museum, and take a trip back in the history of the lumberjacks in the deep woods of the Appalachian Mountains.

Storyteller/Museum-Store Owner

Bernie Colepaugh is considered a bit of a historian and a visit to the one-room schoolhouse on the Miramichi River Route is sure to confirm that fact. You’ll be intrigued. 

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.

Garden Shop Owner

Do you sometimes wonder what spice to use in a dish that is lacking flavour, or maybe you need something to cure an ailment? With more than 200 variety of herbs, a visit to Howard Erb’s garden will give you the answers you’ve been seeking.

Fly Tier/Custom Rods

What fisherman doesn’t dream of having the perfect fly for that elusive fish they are trying to land? Visit Luc Gagné’s shop and you won’t have to dream any more.

Artist

Acadians have a joie de vivre that radiates from their very soul and that enthusiasm is reflected in the vibrant colours of Nicole Haché’s unique paintings.

Goat Cheese Producers

The fine cheeses that Marina and Patrick Henderson make are sought-after at farmers markets around the province, but you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to see first-hand the masters themselves at work. 

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.

Canoe Poler/Fishing Guide

It’s somewhat of a dying art but this New Brunswicker has had a lifelong passion for it and now Kevin Silliker is a certified canoe poler… he even co-wrote the manual for Paddle Canada.

Potter

Judy Tait, who started her career in textiles, now produces some of the best pottery in eastern New Brunswick. Nestled on the Bay of Fundy, Judy is inspired by her surroundings, the local community and the unique clay that is naturally produced here. 

Birder

Any avid birder will record an encounter with Jim Wilson as a hobby highlight. He’s been around the world seeking out birds and will share with you why New Brunswick is one of the best places to view such an array of rare wildlife and where to find the hotspots that even attracted Audubon. 

Owners of Maurifils Farms

The owners of Maurifils Farms, Régis and Patricia Ouellet, are passionate about the land. They are dedicated in keeping the traditional, chemical-free farming ways alive.

Artist and writer

Meet an artist and the island that inspires him. Award-winning artist Michael Chesley Johnson, master pastelist and author, leads outdoor art workshops near his studio on the beautiful island of Campobello.

Cistercian-Trappist Monastery

Father Graham Touchie welcomes you to have a glimpse of the Cistercian-Trappist Monastery, in Rogersville. The peaceful atmosphere of the monastery and the wise words of the monks, who devote their lives to work, prayer and contemplation, are inspiring.

President / Executive director

Mark Hambrook, talks about the joint efforts of anglers and conservationists to preserve the salmon of the mighty Miramichi River and its tributaries.

Logging camp guide

Meet Réjean, the friendly and colourful logging camp guide of the Kedgwick Forestry Village and Museum, and take a trip back in the history of the lumberjacks in the deep woods of the Appalachian Mountains.

Storyteller/Museum-Store Owner

Bernie Colepaugh is considered a bit of a historian and a visit to the one-room schoolhouse on the Miramichi River Route is sure to confirm that fact. You’ll be intrigued. 

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.

Garden Shop Owner

Do you sometimes wonder what spice to use in a dish that is lacking flavour, or maybe you need something to cure an ailment? With more than 200 variety of herbs, a visit to Howard Erb’s garden will give you the answers you’ve been seeking.

Fly Tier/Custom Rods

What fisherman doesn’t dream of having the perfect fly for that elusive fish they are trying to land? Visit Luc Gagné’s shop and you won’t have to dream any more.

Artist

Acadians have a joie de vivre that radiates from their very soul and that enthusiasm is reflected in the vibrant colours of Nicole Haché’s unique paintings.

Goat Cheese Producers

The fine cheeses that Marina and Patrick Henderson make are sought-after at farmers markets around the province, but you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to see first-hand the masters themselves at work. 

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.

Canoe Poler/Fishing Guide

It’s somewhat of a dying art but this New Brunswicker has had a lifelong passion for it and now Kevin Silliker is a certified canoe poler… he even co-wrote the manual for Paddle Canada.

Potter

Judy Tait, who started her career in textiles, now produces some of the best pottery in eastern New Brunswick. Nestled on the Bay of Fundy, Judy is inspired by her surroundings, the local community and the unique clay that is naturally produced here. 

Birder

Any avid birder will record an encounter with Jim Wilson as a hobby highlight. He’s been around the world seeking out birds and will share with you why New Brunswick is one of the best places to view such an array of rare wildlife and where to find the hotspots that even attracted Audubon.