Sussex
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Sussex
Locals say Sussex Valley · “Dairy Capital of New Brunswick”
Where the valley meets the maple groves.
Forest greenHarvest goldMaple red
Welcome to Sussex Valley, where the river runs through and the community feels like family. Whether you're here for the maple syrup, the fair, or just a quiet drive, you'll find a warm hello and a good story.
Clubs for Sussex
No clubs for Sussex yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Sussex. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Sussex. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Kings County Museum Local history and genealogy.
- Sussex Arena Home to minor hockey and community events.
- Kennebecasis River Popular for fishing and kayaking.
- Norton Covered Bridge One of the last covered bridges in the area.
- Kings County Exhibition Grounds Hosts the annual exhibition.
- Outdoors Hiking the Sussex Bluffs trail
- Outdoors Fishing for salmon on the Kennebecasis
- With kids Attending the Kings County Exhibition
- With kids Visiting the Kings County Museum
- Evenings Legion dances on weekends
- Evenings Live music at local pubs
- Locals love Farmers' markets
- Locals love Sugar shacks
Through the year
- Kings County Exhibition August Agricultural fair with rides, animals, and exhibits.
- Canada Day celebrations July 1 Community picnic and fireworks at the arena.
- Santa Claus Parade December Holiday parade through downtown Sussex.
Four distinct seasons with cold snowy winters, mild springs, warm summers, and crisp autumns. Best: Late spring to early fall, especially June and September.
Talk like a local
- “The Valley”
- A local term for the valley area around Sussex.
- “Down homer”
- A friendly term for someone from the countryside.
- “Going to town”
- A quick trip to the city (Saint John or Moncton).
Getaways
- Moncton Shopping, dining, and the Magnetic Hill.
- Saint John Historic harbour and city market.
- Fredericton Provincial capital with galleries and trails.
- Kent County Beaches and the Bouctouche Dune.
Local flavour
Rooting for Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL), Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL), UNB Reds (U Sports)
Eat and drink
- Fiddleheads Seasonal wild fern greens foraged in spring
- Maple syrup From local sugar camps, a staple of the region
- Dairy products Cheese, butter, and cream from the area's dairy farms
- Diner breakfasts Classic Canadian diner fare at country eateries
Where people go
- Farmers' markets Weekly markets with local produce and crafts
- Sugar shacks Maple syrup camps that open in early spring
- Country diners Casual eateries serving home-style meals
- Covered bridges Historic wooden bridges scattered through the countryside
- Kings County Exhibition An annual agricultural fair celebrating local farming
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Nearby
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Rural Kings, NB. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.