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| Artist Fred Harrison at work. The Ontario artist enjoyed his time in Sussex so much, he moved here! |
Les Murales de Sussex
The colourful history of Sussex is told larger than life in the breathtaking murals that make Sussex the Mural Capital of Atlantic Canada! Take a stroll down Main Street and around Sussex Corner to see why the Dairytown is truly a Canadian jewel.
You're invited to visit this impressive outdoor gallery of 26 larger-than-life images that highlight our military, agricultural,
political and sporting achievements.
There is no charge to enjoy the murals.
Walking guides are available for $2 each at the following locations to further enhance your tour. Sussex Town
Hall; The General Store, 568 Main St,; Black's Fashions, 607 Main St; Crafter's Vineyard, 614 Main St; Soap Works,
75 Broad St.; Sharp's Drug Store, 3 Broad St.; Visitor Information Centre, Sussex Train Station; and Covered
Bridge Inn, 818 Main St.
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Walk in the footsteps of New Brunswick giants as you stroll through
the heart of the Mural Capital of Atlantic Canada!
Hear their larger-than-life tales during a leisurely 2-hour guided tour,
starting at the Sussex Train Station on Broad Street
10 a.m. Tuesdays or 1 p.m. Thursdays
(Special tours and large group bookings are also available)
$7 per person or $20 per family; Register by calling 434-3053
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| Detail from one of Fred Harrison's 4 murals. Notice the outline sketch of the horse at the bottom. |
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| Winnipeg muralist Charlie Johnston works on the details of his Magnolia Avenue mural. |
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| Detail of "skating rink" mural by Rudolph Stussi. |
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| The creation of world-renowned Deichmann pottery has been captured in this Eveleigh Street mural. |
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| Sussex philanthropist JD O'Connell can be seen on Broad Street |
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