TESTIMONIALS

“Coreen offered us more than we could have EVER imagined in finding new creative ways to market our business. Her thoughtful article, countless posts and behind-the-scenes promotion, on top of her stunning photography, quickly got us noticed by the media, which landed us a TV segment on CTV News Live at 5, and 3 different local news articles/radio within a week of her blog post! I cannot recommend Coreen enough! She has unparalleled credibility amongst the largest social media platforms, and the service she offers pays back tenfold. Thank you thank you THANK YOU Coreen for all you did for us. We look forward to working together again on future events!”- Chanelle Belliveau, Chef & Owner, Farm-to-Table NB, Dieppe, New Brunswick

“Coreen is a superb influencer and is highly valued by Tourism New Brunswick as well as regional Destination Management Organization (DMOs). I was thrilled to partner with her so the world could get a taste of life in Southwest NB. As a prominent voice in tourism for Atlantic Canada, we see the value of having our region showcased and intertwined with all the other extraordinary places she visits. Maritimes Maven has been shining a huge spotlight on our region through social media awareness campaigns as well as focused blog articles that offer insight into where to eat, hike, and stay, as well as those hidden gems you only find when you know someone who knows. Coreen immerses herself into her stay and notices every little detail. She produced a beautiful Grand Manan Island blog article, along with several social media posts and videos. I then brought her back to very successfully highlight Tidal Treasure Guest House, a new local boutique hotel. I could not recommend her highly enough and I already have her scheduled for more collaborations.” - Susan Hill, Executive Director, Charlotte Coastal Region Tourism Association, New Brunswick

“It was such a pleasure working with Coreen! Her attention to detail was great from before she came to our resort, during, and after. She captured a lot of great content and knew exactly how to engage with her audience. We had such a great response from new and existing customers with her blog article and social media posts, stories and video reels. It generated a lot of new customers for us and helped us grow a broader audience. Thank you again, until next time.” - Angele Miller, Co-founder Creekside RnR Glamping, Cocagne, New Brunswick

“It was a great pleasure to have Coreen join us at Ballet by the Ocean. Coreen is a talented story teller who captured beautifully all of the unique nuances of the environment, the dance and the local culinary flavours presented. The care and detail she took in describing the experience both written and visually is by far the best coverage we have had. Thank-you Coreen. You are an asset to our region. Please keep telling our stories.” - Susan Chalmers-Gauvin, CEO, Atlantic Ballet Atlantique Canada

“Coreen’s keen eye for detail and her excellent writing skills captured the essence of Moncton-Dieppe and brought great visibility to our destination and its hidden gems. We are thrilled with her fantastic blog post and social media coverage. Coreen brought our cities to life! We value her dedication & commitment to truly inspire readers to visit. A huge thank you Coreen for partnering to showcase the heart of the Maritimes, Moncton-Dieppe!” - Karen Doucet, Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Destination Moncton-Dieppe, New Brunswick

“Working with Coreen was a fantastic experience. She’s thoughtful, attentive, and showcased our destination beautifully. From first meeting to final deliverables, the process was streamlined, efficient and professional, and the end results exceeded our expectations, and were well received both by visitors, and the industry. We look forward to working with her again in the future.” - Jen Silliphant, Marketing & Communications Manager, Envision Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick

“Dining on the Ocean Floor had the chance to receive Coreen Hildebrand from Maritimes Maven earlier this summer. From the beginning, Coreen was extremely professional and was a pleasure to work with. Her write up about the event was beautiful and was really descriptive of not just the event, but the essence of the experience we created. I strongly recommend any tourism business to work with Coreen, and look forward to having her back working with us on different projects we are planning.”- Domenic Padula, Owner, Dining on the Ocean Floor, Lower Burlington, Nova Scotia

“Coreen has a unique way of capturing the heart and soul of a place through her immersive storytelling and stunning photography. From the very first time she visited Lady Smith Manor her professionalism, attention to detail, warm, friendly approach, and genuine love of the Maritimes has shone through. Working with Coreen has been an absolute joy and her support, encouragement, and the value she brings through her work is truly priceless. Thank you so much Coreen for all that you have done for us, and for capturing and sharing Lady Smith Manor so beautifully. We can’t wait for our next collaboration.” - Miriam Andrews, Owner, Lady Smith Manor, Dorchester, New Brunswick

“When it comes to showcasing your community and "putting your best foot forward", Coreen is a wonderful resource to our region. Her coverage differs from most, as she perfectly balances the top attractions and restaurants, while highlighting some local hidden gems off the traditional visitor trail. Her reviews provide critical information, while her photography brings the area to life with beautiful colour. The Maritime Maven is a wonderful travelling resource, and a pleasure to work with. We look forward to Coreen's next visit.”  - Brad Henderson, Mayor of Saint Andrews  

“Coreen is a fantastic influencer and a pleasure to work with. I was very impressed with the comprehensive coverage of her blog article, social media reach, and attention to detail about our destination. Highly recommended.” - Larry Peach, Tourism Manager, Municipality of Clare, Nova Scotia

“Coreen was able to describe every detail of our inn so perfectly! She wrote a beautiful article and accompanying it were the most stunning pictures! She truly appreciated every aspect of our space and the work we put into it. We received so many new followers and new bookings after her blog article was posted! She was warm and easy to chat with. It was definitely a great decision choosing to work with her! Thanks again Coreen!!!” - Jennifer Mabie, Co-Owner/Inn Keeper, Heaven Inn Devon, Fredericton, New Brunswick

“Coreen was able to capture the true essence of the Miramichi people and the authentic experiences available in our region. Her photography is absolutely stunning, and her social media posts were timely and informative. Coreen is a pleasure to work with, and we look forward to doing more projects with her in the future.” - Amanda Craig, Tourism Marketing Officer, City of Miramichi, New Brunswick

“It was a pleasure hosting Coreen at our five star “Tidal Treasure“ property. The guest experience she shared through her Maritimes Maven article and social media posts beautifully showcases the precise high-quality visitor experience we offer. We look forward to working with her in the future." - Tom McFarlane, Owner, Tidal Treasure Guest House, Dufferin, New Brunswick

“Maritimes Maven went above and beyond our expectations showcasing everything to see and what to do when exploring the Florenceville-Bristol Region. Coreen's photography was one of the reasons we hired her, and we were thrilled with the outcome. Things were captured that even locals fail to notice here. The pandemic threw us some curveballs but together we found a pocket of time that worked out perfectly and it was well worth waiting for the one and only Maritimes Maven to visit and tell our story.” - Pam Brennan, Owner, Shamrock Suites & Shamrock Train Suites and Host in Florenceville-Bristol

“Being able to see things in a new way is magical. Maritimes Maven has performed this magic with her recent visit to Gulliver's World Cafe & our new Gulliver's Guest Suites. I have had the opportunity over many years to work with some of the best cinematographers in the country and Coreen's ability to capture the essence of a location through the lens is truly remarkable. The proof is from our customers, who comment "your place is just as pretty as the pictures in her article." That's Magic!” - Thane Mallory, Owner & Head Chef, Gulliver's World Cafe & Gulliver's Guest Suites, Gagetown, New Brunswick

“We so enjoyed meeting Coreen and showing her around our Lavender Farm. She is so personable it feels like your are hosting an old friend. Her attention to detail in her article is amazing. Coreen took the time to ask thought-provoking questions whilst getting great pictures. The feedback and extra visitors who came to the farm because they saw and read her Maritimes Maven article has been excellent. The value she adds is immeasurable.” - Carly Boileau, Owner, Lavender at Ocean Breeze Farm, St. Édouard-de-Kent, New Brunswick

“Many have visited and photographed our garden over the years, but Coreen's captures have surpassed them all by far. Her photos were astounding and her Maritimes Maven blog post featuring Le Jardin de Gus was more than we could have wished for. Thank you for a job well done and we hope to see you again.” - Gus & Camille Roy, Owners, Le Jardin de Gus, Edmundston, New Brunswick

“I had a few recommendations to work with Coreen across the food tourism and local tourism scenes for a couple of years now. The timing finally managed to work, and I’m so glad it did! Her photos are worth a thousand words and her words are also worth a thousand words! Her perspectives and the way she seams facts, history, our story and a sales pitch into a story of her experience here flows and are very well complimented with her delightful photos. Keep up spreading the good word about local travel destinations Maritimes Maven!” - Zach Everett, Co-owner/Winemaker, Magnetic Hill Winery, Moncton, New Brunswick

“Amazing photography and beautiful story-telling collide in every post, experience, and memory shared by Coreen. Thoughtful prose and the endless image gallery creates the sense you are joining Coreen on her getaway to the city. The magnificence of our uptown architecture, historic and green spaces, as well our dining and retail gems were captured to perfection, and will inspire future visits to the only city on the Bay of Fundy. Our collaboration with Maritimes Maven was a delight, and surely not our last.” - Jillian MacKinnon, Director of Marketing & Communications, Discover Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick

“It was so lovely to meet Coreen Hildebrand, the woman behind Maritimes Maven. The way she captures a place and tells its story is a gift. Her Victoria By-The-Sea article captures its vibe and all the small details that make us who we are. It will be enjoyed by locals and travellers alike giving them a sense of our little PEI storybook village before they arrive or giving them a warm heart as they remember a place they travelled to. Thank you again, until next time!” - Marly Anderson, Owner of Landmark Oyster House & The Grand Victorian Weddings, Victoria, Prince Edward Island

“As a young business in development we value untraditional promotion methods. Working with Coreen was an amazing experience as it was our first time working with an influencer. Her work is very valuable. The blog article and the beautiful pictures she captured really created a buzz with our community.” - François Poirier & Karine Boudreau, Co-founders & Co-owners, Viva-Shediac, Shediac, New Brunswick

“It was a pleasure working with Coreen. She is extremely professional and showcased our integrity and passion in all aspects of our PEI Preserve Company including our Restaurant, Garden Cafe and Retail Store as well as our Gardens of Hope & Respite Cottage with high-quality content on her social media posts and videos and in her wonderful article. We are very pleased with all that she accomplished and would highly recommend her services.” - Bruce MacNaughton, Owner, Prince Edward Island Preserve Company

“South Shore Tourism Cooperative had the pleasure of assisting Maritime Maven with her Crawl Along the Shore during Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl 2020 and oh what fun we had! Maritime Maven’s capture of her Fresh Off the Wharf Experience will have you rolling right along on her journey. Let her story, of our story, become part of your story for years to come! We hope to SEA her on the Shore often!” - Stephanie Miller Vincent, Coordinator, Nova Scotia South Shore Tourism Cooperative

“Coreen was a great guest and is a wonderful person. She has a cunning eye for photography and we’re so pleased about the articles she wrote for both The Inn at Bay Fortune & Inn at Fortune Bridge. Thanks Coreen for the Tasty Words!” - Chef Michael Smith & Chastity Smith, owners The Inn at Bay Fortune & The Inn at Fortune Bridge, Prince Edward Island

“Our collaboration with Coreen was an amazing experience. The photography in her "Stay North at the Algonquin" article is stunning and so well written showcasing her storytelling abilities, making you want to book the package we hired her to promote. Not only the hotel, but also the town and its quaint charm has been captured perfectly.” - Pooja Rajmohan, Director of Sales, The Algonquin Resort, St. Andrews By-the-Sea, New Brunswick

“The Doris E. Sullivan IODE Chapter appreciated the wonderful story and photos of our annual Evergreen Tour by Maritimes Maven. Coreen was delightful to partner with and captured the true magic of this annual charitable event.” - Debra Quartermain, Communications Officer, Doris E. Sullivan I.O.D.E. Chapter, Fredericton, New Brunswick

“It was an absolute pleasure to have Maritimes Maven visit Kings Landing! After taking the time to dive into our experience, she used stunning photography and word-smithing to craft a beautiful narrative around our new dining program. Maritimes Maven is an excellent storyteller and the content she created for Kings Landing will be shared time and time again.” - Rachael Biggar, Marketing & Content Specialist, Kings Landing Historical Settlement, Prince William, New Brunswick

“A wonderful creative writer celebrating our Maritimes in a unique and vibrant showcase. Every article she does is brimming with joy and information. I sit down with a cuppa tea every time. Thank you Coreen Hildebrand.. a pleasure to meet and see Mabel here among your Northumberland Shore stops. Check out her write up on Seafoam Lavender Farm, Lismore Sheep Farm and more and subscribe!” - Sheree Fitch, Author & Owner of Mabel Murple's Book Shoppe & Dreamery, River John, Nova Scotia

“It was a great pleasure to host Coreen here at the Pictou Lodge. She managed to capture so many different images and stories! We were so impressed with her blog. She has a knack for pulling out the details of your offering and producing a great story for all to see. She penned a story of our rich history, charming past, and our more current offerings with such great flow with images to work with every part. Super impressed!” - Wes Surrett, General Manager, Pictou Lodge Beach Resort, Pictou, Nova Scotia

“It was such fun to finally meet Coreen and have the 'Maritimes Maven', join us for our third annual Devour at the Algonquin. Coreen's creative writing and keen eye for interesting photos made for a story that I have been happy to share with our guests and followers. Keep up the great work introducing the Maritimes with the world Coreen. Hope to see you again soon.” - Denise Bradbury, Director of Sales & Marketing, Algonquin Resort, St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, New Brunswick

“We were absolutely delighted to work with Coreen on the I.O.D.E Evergreen Tour then again for our Chinese New Year Open House. She has a unique keen eye for interesting photos and she captured the beauty of our Bed & Breakfast and details that even we miss to see. Moreover, she is truly a talented and passionate writer that understands people. She understood not just the way we run our B & B, but the passion we have for our new life here. We are eager to have her back again soon.” - Coral Shuai & Hao Hua, Owners, By the River Bed & Breakfast, Fredericton, New Brunswick

“We loved what the Maritimes Maven did for our new establishment. She captured our vibe, the essence of what we bring to our community. She had a real understanding of not only our space, but also the people behind it, and took the time to articulate our entire story concisely and with care. Her beautiful pictures were the icing on the cake. You captured our space so perfectly. Thank you for seeing it from the inside out.” - Krista Touesnard & Rob Pinnock, Owners, The Tipsy Muse Cafe , Fredericton, New Brunswick

“The Maritimes Maven beautifully captured Christmas in the Village. Her professional photography and lovely blog post shines a light on our little village and perfectly captured the full experience. Maritimes Maven takes the time to get to know the community and represents each and every business with wonderful detail. We appreciate Maritimes Maven putting the Village of Gagetown on the map helping our community grow.” - Jane Geurts, Business Owner, Gagetown, New Brunswick

“We had ​the Maritimes Maven come to our region this ​past s​ummer to experience what Edmundston has to offer visitors. After that first visit​,​​ and her beautiful coverage of it through her blog stories: 'Uniquely Colourful Edmundston' as well as 'The New Brunswick Botanical Garden ~ A Garden to Love', we asked her to come again in the fall to cover ​'La Grande Grouille'. Her ​​stories are just what we need​ to help get the word out about ​what there is to discover in ​our region. And her photos... ​we ​don’t need to say much​,​​ as they ​totally ​speak ​for themselves.​ We couldn't be happier with the amazing job Coreen has given to draw attention to our area of New Brunswick​.” - Janice Arseneault, Tourism Coordinator​, Tourism Edmundston​ & Region, New Brunswick

“It was an absolute pleasure to meet & host the Maritimes Maven at the West Point Lighthouse Inn & Museum. Coreen’s spirit and smile would brighten anyone’s day. Her high level of professionalism, superb writing skills, and keen interest in the area’s local history & mystery made her visit a highlight of the season. Many thanks to the Maritimes Maven for her visit and the wonderful story she wrote that followed.” - Scott J. Smith, Inn Keeper & General Manager, West Point Lighthouse Inn & Museum, Prince Edward Island

“We loved having the Maritimes Maven stay with us. I dreamed of what it would be like to have a professional photographer come and capture our B & B, but she did so much more than that. Coreen captured the experience and us too. She captured our brand. Her article has given us added pride in our place in the province. People from away have remarked that they could not believe the beautiful pictures Coreen took of Gagetown during the Vintage in the Village event. Her narrative and photography allowed others to feel like they were right here. We walk around our village now and see things that she captured and absolutely marvel at how she caught everything in just the right light. We can't say enough about how the Maritimes Maven gives a front row seat showcasing your business and event.” - Marian & Bruce Langhus, Owners of Lang House B & B, Members of Chamber of Commerce, Gagetown, New Brunswick

“We were happy and very fortunate to receive Maritimes Maven to the New Brunswick Botanical Garden this year, not just once but twice! Coreen has an impressive ability to showcase places and events with her gorgeous pictures, her agile writing and special attention to details. She can capture the beauty and make you feel as if you were there.” - Josée Landry, Director, New Brunswick Botanical Garden, Saint Jacques, New Brunswick

“Working with Maritimes Maven was a wonderful experience. She took the time to get to know our business in order to identify its defining character before starting. Then she used her eye for details to highlight the best features of our business using beautifully composed photos that told a story by themselves. The accompanying narrative told the human side and tied in perfectly with the photos. Customers really resonated with the story and we received a lot of great feedback. Maritime Maven was a perfect fit to help us highlight the best of our business. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience.” - Victoria Boer, Urban Threadz, Fredericton, New Brunswick

“We had the pleasure of a visit from Maritimes Maven and it was a terrific experience. Coreen is very professional and full of interest for our region. Her article highlighted all there is do see & do in the area. People like her are essential to promote our beautiful region as it is still a secret to many. Many thanks for your visit, photos and great story.” - Caroline Taylor, Owner, The Ledges Inn, Doaktown, New Brunswick

“We were honoured to have the Maritimes Maven visit. Coreen did an amazing job at promoting and drawing attention to the treasures that make Doaktown and Boiestown so special. What a privilege it was to be featured in your article to reach a whole other market of potential customers. Your articles are a joy to read and a real eye opener as to what we are able to explore right here at home. I will continue to travel with you through your articles so I can plan my next Maritimes adventures.” - Joanna Munn, Manager, Living Out Loud Gifts, Doaktown, New Brunswick

“On behalf of all of us at the Atlantic Salmon Museum and our sister museum, the Doak Provincial Heritage Site, we would like to express our very sincere appreciation to the Maritimes Maven for your exceptional photos and very kind remarks. We are so glad you came to visit and especially happy that you've added us to your beautiful website for all to see and enjoy. Thank you for helping to promote the Central Miramichi Valley and its many attractions and please "come again!” - Karen Swim, General Manager, Atlantic Salmon Museum/Doak Provincial Heritage Site, Doaktown, New Brunswick

“If you are not following Maritimes Maven - you should be! Her profiles on the places to go and things to see in the Maritimes are full of interesting stories, stunning photos and ideas and suggestions on what to do in this beautiful area of our country. Cottage Chic is honoured to be one of her first profiles. Her stunning photos and descriptions of our store and rental units really captured the casual, relaxed atmosphere that is Cottage Chic. Thank you so much and best wishes for continued success. And come back anytime!” - Janis Downey, Owner, Cottage Chic, St. Andrews, New Brunswick

“Working with the Maritimes Maven is a true pleasure. Coreen captures places and details beautifully plus her engaging personality and keen interest combine to create a wonderful experience! I look forward to further collaboration with Maritimes Maven as we heard many positive comments when we were featured on her blog.”- Debra Quartermain, Quartermain House Bed & Breakfast, Fredericton, New Brunswick