Sussex - Culture

Sussex is at the heart of Kings County, perhaps the prime example of a New Brunswick pastoral setting. The rural surroundings are, no doubt, a contributing factor to the down-home spirit of its residents. The shops and enterprises of Sussex comprise the center of Kings County commerce.

Sussex, a traditional small town nestled in the beautiful countryside of New Brunswick, is at the juncture of the Fundy Scenic Drive and the Trans-Canada Highway. Unwind at a quaint bed and breakfast, motel or rural campground. Enjoy our fine dining and home cooked meals. Peak through a window on history at our Agricultural Museum, celebrating the Dairy Centre of the Maritimes. Bask in our heritage and culture. Behold some the fines local arts and crafts. At the Sussex Museum, Gallery and Tea Room, savour a refreshing pot of tea made here for a generation by G.E. Barbour Inc. Enjoy our festivals and year-round recreational activities. Sussex really is just like coming home.

You can view the historic buildings found in Sussex; go play the fairways at the Sussex Golf & Curling Club; ski Poley Mountain; cycle the country roads and trails; canoe the waterways; hike the pathways; visit the fully accessible Sussex Museum & Gallery.

The town of Sussex finds itself positioned between the three major cities of South/Central New Brunswick. The highway to the west leads southwest to Saint John. Travel east to Moncton and northwest to Fredericton. A short drive brings thousands of New Brunswickers to the area and its campgrounds, motels and, of course, the businesses making up Sussex's downtown area.

Make Sussex the base for your travels on foot, by bicycle, by canoe and kayak, or by car! Sussex leads you to attractions like Fundy National Park, Hopewell Rocks, Magnetic Hill, the Fundy Trail Parkway and - of course - the famous covered bridges of Kings County.

In September, Sussex pulls out all the stops with the spectacular Atlantic Balloon Fiesta. On the weekend after Labour Day, balloonists from all over North America take flight and gently soar over our brilliant Fall foliage. There's something for everyone, balloon and helicopter flights, kite flying, pony rides, a craft fair and so much more.