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New Brunswick
Welcome to Heroes Mending on the Fly New Brunswick! Our program offers participants the opportunity to experience the healing benefits of fly fishing and tying in one of Canada’s most picturesque provinces. With a strong network of supportive volunteers, we are dedicated to helping Veterans and active service members rediscover peace and connection through this therapeutic activity.
If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, please use our contact form to get in touch so we can arrange an introduction and outing for you if you are a potential participant from New Brunswick!
NEW BRUNSWICK provincial director
Charles Boudreau
NEW BRUNSWICK Assistant Provincial Coordinator
Steve Wilson
Meet Charles
I was born in 1961 in Bathurst, New Brunswick where I finished high school at BHS. I went to NBCC tech college for electronics and graduated in 1980. I worked with Fisheries and Oceans Canada for four years focusing on the enhancement and enforcement of salmon stocks in Bathurst.
I joined the RCAF in 1984 and served 30 years. I also worked with IMP Aerospace for 5 of those years.
I started fly fishing at age 5 and began to tie flies at age 13. I’m still at it to this day. I love the sport and enjoy the results I get as a provincial director with HMOTF and as an instructor to members of our organization. I look forward to strengthening our project and continuing to see the positive impacts we can make.
Meet Steve
Steve Wilson’s journey began at the age of 12, when he first cast a line into the Miramichi River, sparking a lifelong passion for fly fishing. At 20, he enlisted in the Canadian Army, joining the Infantry where he would serve for nearly two decades. Over the course of his military career, Steve deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq and conducted operations in various regions around the globe.
In 2012, Steve transitioned to the role of Imagery Technician, bringing a creative and technical dimension to his service. Throughout his 18 years in the Canadian Army, he developed a deep understanding of teamwork, resilience, and the importance of support networks—values that would later influence his involvement with Heroes Mending on the Fly, an organization dedicated to helping veterans through the therapeutic benefits of fly fishing.
Since joining Heroes Mending on the Fly in 2020, Steve has become a passionate advocate for fly fishing as a means of healing, particularly for those affected by PTSD. In 2025, he took on the role of Assistant Provincial Coordinator for Heroes Mending on the Fly in New Brunswick, furthering the organization’s mission to use fly fishing to build camaraderie, foster mental well-being, and create strong support networks within the veteran community.
Outside of his service, Steve is a dedicated husband and father to three children. His family calls Geary, New Brunswick home, where he continues to pursue his love for fly fishing and fly tying as therapeutic tools for healing and building connections.
