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SussexSussex, New Brunswick
Give Sussex one night as a covered-bridge and dairy stop on the Trans-Canada between Saint John and Moncton, not a base for the Bay of Fundy.
Sussex is a small agricultural town of about 4,300 people on the Trans-Canada Highway, 72 km northeast of Saint John and 80 km southwest of Moncton. It is the self-styled covered bridge capital of Atlantic Canada, with eight of Kings County's sixteen bridges within about 10 minutes of downtown, plus a regimental museum, an agriculture museum and a long ice-cream tradition. Most travellers pass through; one night is enough unless you are chasing covered bridges or the September balloon fiesta.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep, plus late Sep for the balloon fiesta
- avoid Nov–Apr (cold, many seasonal sights closed)
- Airports
- YQM · YSJ
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sussex911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sussex, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime small town; the real risks are winter driving on Route 1 and Route 114, deer on the back roads at dawn and dusk…
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire and ambulance · 811 Health Link NB (24 h nurse line)
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYQM Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International (About 80 km (50 mi) east; the usual arrival airport for Sussex.).YQM Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International (About 50 mi (80 km) east; the usual arrival airport for Sussex.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: the covered bridges, Poley Mountain and the Fundy Trail Parkway are all outside town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- Sit-down mealGerman main course at the Old BavarianSausage dinners C$8–20; checkC$16–32 (≈ US$12–25)
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfastC$10–18 (≈ US$8–14)
- BeerBeer in a bar / can at the liquor storeC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Hussars Regimental Museum)checkBy donation
- Budget bedCampground site, a night, per roomC$22 (≈ US$16)
- Mid-range bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomC$115 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$260 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YQM Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International (About 80 km (50 mi) east; the usual arrival airport for Sussex.) · YSJ Saint John Airport (About 70–80 km (43–50 mi) southwest; smaller, fewer flights.)YQM Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International (About 50 mi (80 km) east; the usual arrival airport for Sussex.) · YSJ Saint John Airport (About 43–50 mi (70–80 km) southwest; smaller, fewer flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Feb
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Mar
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Apr
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best*
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Sussex: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
12 rd
Feb
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
10 rd
Mar
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
11 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
12 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: the covered bridges, Poley Mountain and the Fundy Trail Parkway are all outside town. Maritime Bus stops at the Circle K/Irving at Four Corners on Route 890, about 1 h 15 min from both Saint John and Moncton. Downtown itself is walkable in 15–20 minutes end to end.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fundy National Park and Alma
goDoor to door: About 45–60 min
Route 114 east, exit for the park
Footpaths, a 9-hole course and the village of Alma for seafood.
Fundy-St. Martins and the Fundy Trail Parkway
goDoor to door: About 40 min to St. Martins, plus 10 min to the parkway
Via Sussex Corner and the Newline Road
The parkway is open spring, summer and fall; a shuttle runs back to the parking lots.
Saint John
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Trans-Canada Highway 1 southwest
City base for the reversing falls and the Bay of Fundy coast.
Moncton
goDoor to door: About 1 h by car, 1 h 15 min by bus
Trans-Canada Highway 2 east, or Maritime Bus
Bigger airport and the Hopewell Rocks are beyond it.
Poley Mountain
cautionDoor to door: About 15 min
Route 10 past Dutch Valley toward Waterford
Ski hill only: mid-December to end of March, 32 trails, 201 m vertical.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown Main Street
Walkable to shops, murals, the old train station and ice cream; best for one night without a car.
Highway 1 / western retail strip
Motels with parking and quick Trans-Canada access; best if you are driving through.
Sussex Corner and Route 114
Quieter, toward Fundy National Park and the Fundy Trail Parkway; needs a car.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$150–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or inn double room1 × 1 night × C$115 | C$115 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160 | C$320 |
| Maritime Bus Saint John or Moncton to Sussex, one way2 × C$30 · check | C$60 |
| Full-day adult lift ticket, Poley Mountain2 × C$40 · check | C$80 |
| Sussex drive-in, adult2 × C$12 · Sunday is C$28 per carload; check | C$24 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$65 |
| Trip total≈ C$357 per person per day, bed included | C$714≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; sales tax is added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Ice cream cone | C$4–8 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Diner breakfast | C$10–18 (≈ US$8–14) |
| German main course at the Old BavarianSausage dinners C$8–20; check | C$16–32 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Beer in a bar / can at the liquor store | C$7–9 (≈ US$6–7) / C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Museum entry (Hussars Regimental Museum)check | By donation |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$20–40 (≈ US$15–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Many sights are seasonal: the regimental and agriculture museums and the drive-in run roughly June to early September.
- Farm equipment uses the same roads in haying and harvest season: pass only when you can see clear road.
- Cell coverage thins on the back roads toward Millstream, Knightville and Dutch Valley.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire and ambulance
- 911
- Health Link NB (24 h nurse line)
- 811
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To this address, pleaseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire and ambulance911
- Health Link NB (24 h nurse line)811
Embassy
No embassies in Sussex; the US consulate-general is in Halifax and the US embassy is in Ottawa. Most other countries: embassies in Ottawa, consulates in Halifax or Montréal.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Maritime Bus Saint John → Sussex: about 1 h 15 min (check)
- Maritime Bus Moncton → Sussex: about 1 h 15 min (check)
- Sussex drive-in, adult: C$12 (≈ US$9); Sunday C$28 (≈ US$25) per carload (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the covered bridge? — Where is the covered bridge?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is it open today? — Is it open today?
English is the working language here; French is an official language of New Brunswick and is spoken in some households.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sussex. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep, plus late Sep for the balloon fiesta · avoid Nov–Apr (cold, many seasonal sights closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YQM and YSJ: last Maritime Bus departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Covered-bridge route with eight bridges inside 10 minutes of downtown, plus the Oldfield bridge on the Knightville road.
- Place pages with verified seasonal cutoffs (Hussars Regimental Museum, Agricultural Museum of New Brunswick, Sussex drive-in) and eat pages with last orders.
- Balloon fiesta and drive-in fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialTown of Sussex
- officialMaritime Bus
- officialAgricultural Museum of New Brunswick
- official8th Canadian Hussars Regimental Museum
- officialPoley Mountain
- officialFundy Trail Parkway
- secondaryWikivoyage: Sussex (New Brunswick), revision 5238951 (CC BY-SA 4.0)