Natalie Deschene-Stoddart was born in Sault Ste. Marie to a family of French/Scottish heritage while also being a proud member of the Métis Nation of Ontario. Natalie was a face on local television as one of the hosts of Kids Talk Central Command with MCTV. She moved to Toronto in 1993 to attend the Ontario College of Art & Design graduating first in 2002 with an Honours Degree in Illustration, and then in 2007 with a Bachelor of Design with Distinction where she specialized in Medical Illustrations.
Natalie was married at sea in the waters of Bermuda and lives with her husband, her Yorkshire Terrier dog “Wolfia,” and her two daughters -- one attending Holy Name of Mary in the fall of 2023 and the other in 3rd year Life Sciences at University of Toronto. Natalie is well travelled through Asia, having lived as an English teacher in Japan between 1996-1998, and speaks conversational Japanese. She also loves travelling through North & (remove) South America and exploring the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean.
For more than two decades, Natalie has been in management, administration and an owner/entrepreneur in the demanding hospitality industry. She has also passionately worked in her communities volunteering at her daughters’ schools. She has served on school council as a secretary, and at her local church where she had the opportunity to help acclimate refugee families getting a new start in Canada. Having bought and sold many properties while living in the GTA, she has a passion for and understanding of the real estate market and its advantages.
Natalie’s interests span from painting, illustration, digital artwork and playing piano. She cooks with inspiration like a chef, loves skiing, diving, golf, astronomy and sky-watching. Her family life is very important; she has shared the experiences of many RV camping adventures across North America with them. A career in Real Estate has always been Natalie’s long-term goal and having worked as a client of the Bourelle’s twice before knows how effective, knowledgeable and personable they are. It is with great pride that Natalie has joined Sotheby's International Realty Canada and is working with the Bourelle team.