Discover Nauwigewauk

A network of six named trails runs along the Hammond River on the grounds of the Nauwigewauk Community Club. The natural landscape ranges from open field paths to shaded pine groves. The trail network showcases a variety of landscapes, with open stretches and shaded areas along the river.

Trails and Connected Destinations

The trails are free to use year-round, and Community Club volunteers maintain them. The trail network connects the picnic shelter, playground, baseball field, and historic covered bridge. The landscape and specific destinations are part of the same local offering: alongside the field paths and pine groves, the connected community spaces and historic structure also shape the character of the grounds.

The six named trails and their distinct surroundings make it easy to find your way. Those who associate Nauwigewauk primarily with nature trails will find both open and shaded stretches along the Hammond River. The connected destinations complement this natural setting with other notable points on the grounds, including the bridge and the sports and play areas.

Community Club Fall Fair

Another local highlight is the annual fall fair hosted by the Nauwigewauk Community Club. It features games, local vendors, and a barbecue. This offers a different focus from the trail network, which is free to use year-round: the trails provide a way to explore the landscape, while the fair, a recurring event featuring games, vendors, and a barbecue, brings community life into view.

In the Wider Destination of Kings County

Other historical and landscape-related attractions are part of the wider destination of Kings County. The Intercolonial Railway Station is a one-and-a-half-storey brick building in the Craftsman style. A covered passage connects the station to the freight building. The station is designated a Local Historic Place because it played a defining role in the early development of the community of Sussex. Today, it houses the 8th Canadian Hussars Museum.

The Kings County Museum and Old County Gaol presents changing exhibits on the history of Kings County. It is located in the Centennial Building and the adjacent old Kings County Gaol. Sussex also has 21 historic sites designated under the Local Historic Places Program. These examples offer different perspectives on the history of Kings County: a station with a freight building and museum, a museum in two named buildings, and a larger number of designated sites.

Landscapes and Activities in Kings County

Hampton Marsh is part of the St. John River floodplain and lies within a network of oxbows, tributaries, and backwaters of the Kennebecasis River. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching and photography, as well as recreational boating, canoeing, and kayaking. The Sussex Nature Walkway offers a different way to explore nature: this five-kilometre, self-guided walking trail follows Trout Creek and passes through an area with diverse flora and fauna.

Other offerings in Kings County also vary by activity. Dutch Point Park is the access point to the Hampton section of the Trans Canada Trail. In Hampton, visitors can explore the Kennebecasis River in a rented kayak; Lighthouse River Centre has a picnic area, wharf, and boat launch. Hampton Golf Club is an 18-hole championship golf course with daily rates available. Its facilities and services include a driving range, putting green, short-game area, golf carts, club rentals, and golf lessons.

More options become available in winter: Poley Mountain offers downhill and cross-country skiing, and there are snowmobile trails in the Sussex area. For a different perspective on the region, the Quilt Barn Tour follows winding country roads to painted quilt blocks at farm markets, historic sites, and craft shops. Visitors can also reach the historic covered bridges of Kings County by bicycle, canoe, on foot, or by car.

For the wider travel overview: New Brunswick.