Wilson was born in Ottawa, Ontario. She started acting at age 12, working extensively in Toronto, Vancouver and Los Angeles. Wilson's roles include Dr. Nikki Renholds on CBC's Republic of Doyle, Donna on the web series "My Pal Satan", and leads in St. Roz, Puck Hogs, Man v. Minivan, and 75 El Camino (the latter two were accepted at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival). Television credits include The Two Mr. Kissels for Lifetime, Breaker High, Kevin Hill, Judging Amy, Charmed, Show Me Yours, Gideon's Crossing and Hellions. Wilson also voices the character of Heather in Total Drama.