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In nearby Penobsquis, “Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan” operates an underground mine excavating potash that is used mainly to produce fertilizer. Most of this product is transported by rail and truck to the "Port of Saint John", and is then shipped to countries on both sides of the Atlantic.

Sussex Ginger Ale was originally bottled right here in Sussex. Although it's no longer made here it's still a local favorite.

There are many larger cities and towns in New Brunswick, but the first “Canadian Tire Store” in the province opened right here in Sussex in 1936.

Famous King Cole Orange Pekoe Tea is just one of the many great products made in Sussex by “G.E. Barbour Inc”. Other products include peanut butter, baking powder, pepper, cheese and a line of spices and extracts.

The Sussex Industrial Park is base to many unique businesses, including “NTI”; producing hydronic heating equipment and furnaces, “Prestige Homes”; a manufacturer of modular and mini-homes. Family - owned Rainbow Printing are Secure Printing specialists and their printing products can include a wide range of Security features.

Sussex has a great and friendly downtown area with lots of nice little shops and restaurants. Broad Street alone offers a unique shopping experience and features businesses such as a family bakery, a handmade soap shop, a natural food store, and a hardware store that's been operated by the same family since 1922. Downtown Sussex has several banks, book, music, sports, craft supply stores, clothing stores, just to mention a few.

The Sussex area has lots of beautiful older buildings, the Train Station, now the Visitor Information Center, the Sussex Town Hall, and the Coach House (shown at left) in Sussex Corner just to name a few.

"The Sussex Tea Room" on Maple Avenue (shown behind the trees in the photo at right) is a nice place to stop for lunch, has a museum of Sussex memorabilia and features local artwork for sale as part of a Artist Co-op. It also has a great mural painted on the west-side of the building.

Looking for Winter Fun?

"Poley Mountain Ski Hill" is in nearby Waterford, about 10 minutes from Downtown Sussex. Or how about enjoying some snowmobiling on one of the areas great trails. You could take a drive past Waterford to Adair's Wilderness Lodge for a great meal or a weekend get-a-way.

Former New Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna was born in Apohaqui. He served as Premier from 1987 until his retirement from provincial politics in 1997. He has also held the position as Canada's Ambassador to the United States in Washington.

Bethany Bible College has its campus in Sussex, preparing men and women for the Christian ministry. The campus has grown considerably in recent years and the photo hee shows the new Saunders Irving Chapel.