Discover Sussex

Sussex offers several clearly distinct travel interests: a nature trail with non-motorized multi-use paths, a multidisciplinary arts program, murals depicting local history, and sites connected to military history. This mix makes the area interesting for travelers who want to consider specific cultural and nature-related interests alongside their accommodation. When deciding whether to visit Sussex, you can consider whether walking and landscapes, art or historical collections suit the purpose of your trip.

Nature and Trails in Sussex

The Sussex Nature Walkway is connected by more than six kilometers of non-motorized multi-use paths. The paths are accessible to pedestrians, cyclists and zero-emission mobility-assistive devices such as motorized wheelchairs. Check access conditions before you arrive. This lets you factor use of the trails into your plans without assuming a particular mode of travel.

The Sussex Nature Walkway passes through an area with diverse flora and fauna. The nature experience therefore includes both the trail itself and its surroundings. If you are considering Sussex as a destination, you can weigh this option alongside its cultural offerings and decide what you want to focus on during your stay.

Art, Culture and Military History

AX, The Arts and Culture Centre of Sussex, offers a multidisciplinary arts and culture program. This makes the centre a destination in its own right for travelers who want to take culture into account when choosing where to visit. If you are planning a specific visit, check the current program dates.

The murals also depict the area's history: 24 works portray local history and were created by internationally renowned mural artists. The 8th Hussars Museum preserves artifacts and memorabilia of the 8th Hussars, as well as numerous regiments that trained at Camp Sussex. Together, the murals and the collection offer different ways to explore the past: one through public art, the other through military memorabilia.

The museums and galleries in Sussex are within walking distance of one another and close to local restaurants. This is a practical point to consider when planning a day of culture: you can take the locations of cultural attractions and restaurants into account together when choosing where to go.

Historic Sites

There are 21 historic sites designated under the Local Historic Places Program in Sussex. The number may change as additional sites are added. For trip planning, this designation gives an overview of the breadth of local history, but it does not replace the decision about which museums, galleries or historical connections are of personal interest to you. Together with the 8th Hussars Museum and the historical murals, these sites add another focus to consider when choosing a destination.

More to Explore in the Greater Kings County Destination

You can also find historic points of interest in the greater Kings County destination. The Intercolonial Railway Station is a one-and-a-half-storey brick railway station in the Craftsman style; the station and freight building are connected by a covered passageway. The station is designated as a Local Historic Place because it played a formative role in the early development of the community of Sussex. Today, it houses the 8th Canadian Hussars Museum.

For other nature-related interests, Hampton Marsh in Kings County offers opportunities for birdwatching and photography, as well as recreational boating, canoeing and kayaking. The wetland is part of the St. John River floodplain and lies within a network of oxbows, tributaries and backwaters of the Kennebecasis River. These activities and the landscape setting are part of Kings County; they provide a separate regional context alongside the trails, museums and arts offerings in Sussex.

Discover more destinations: Norton, Penobsquis, Rothesay, Hampton.

View the broader travel guide: Kings County.