Sussex Downtown is proud of its Heritage as;

                     "The Dairy Center of the Maritimes"                         

From this Heritage has emerged a competitive and vibrant downtown. Through the transition, from residential to commercial farming in its surrounding and supporting communities, Sussex Downtown has successfully retained its historical character, and

has produced an array of diverse and helpful businesses for today’s marketplace.

In Sussex Downtown you will find:

Charming Gift & Specialty Shops, Professional Quality, Business to Business, Service Providers.  Personable service and expertise make Sussex one of the favourite shopping & dining areas in Southern New Brunswick.  In 1999 it was labelled as One of the top ten places to live in Canada, by Chatelaine magazine, and in 2004, as one of the top ten drives in Canada, by Life Magazine!

Sussex Downtown is home to many events including the Atlantic International Balloon Fiesta. 

Sussex is the Gateway to the Bay of Fundy Experience and is the Covered Bridge Capital of Atlantic Canada.  In 2007 Sussex, New Brunswick became the Mural Capital of Atlantic Canada, boasting 26 outdoor Murals, painted by world renowned Mural Artists. 

Walking guides are available at various Sussex Downtown Businesses.