As the highway winds through the wide open spaces of southern New Brunswick, the lush green landscape surrounding the town of Sussex, dotted with historic homes will awaken nostalgic memories. A picture-perfect small rural community – where doors are open to strangers and hospitality is second nature. In this Covered Bridge Capital of Atlantic Canada (there are eight “kissing bridges” within 10 minutes of the town hall) you’ll soon realize that farming is more than an occupation, it’s the very fabric of life.
The New Brunswick Agricultural Museum chronicles the town’s close connection to the land, a tradition which is celebrated each year at the Kings County Agricultural Fair during the fourth week of August and which, at 110 years, is one of the oldest Agricultural Fairs in North America.
In downtown Sussex, you’re as likely to find a treasured antique or a handmade woodcarving as easily as a great slice of cheesecake.
A stroll down Broad and Main streets will take you to unique shops and wonderful restaurants that offer that hometown service… stop at the historic Sussex Train Station, which now houses the town’s Visitor Information Centre and the 8th Hussars Regimental Museum. Continue walking and see twenty-six larger-than-life murals scattered along our downtown streets. This one-of-a-kind “outdoor art gallery” is a tribute to our rich local history that can be enjoyed by visitors and residents alike.
No matter how you spend your time in Sussex, one thing’s for sure, you’ll leave with the knowledge that, in some places, contentment can still be found in the simplest of pleasures.
For more information, call 506-432-4540/506-433-6602, visit www.sussex.ca, or e-mail townofsussex@sussex.ca.