Six named trails wind along the Hammond River through open field paths and shady pine groves: the nature trail network gives Nauwigewauk a concrete destination for anyone who likes to spend time outdoors while travelling. The landscape alternates between open stretches and wooded passages, complemented by connected gathering places and an annual fall fair.
Trails along the Hammond River
The network includes six named trails and extends along the Hammond River through the natural landscape. Volunteers from the Nauwigewauk Community Club maintain the trails; they are free to use year-round. This makes it possible to plan a visit independently of any one event date.
The trail network connects a picnic shelter, a playground, a baseball field, and a historic covered bridge. These varied landmarks complement the river landscape: visitors exploring Nauwigewauk can focus on the trails and their surroundings or include the connected places in their plans. If you would like to explore the changing scenery along the Hammond River, the trails lead from open field paths to shady pine groves.
Fall Fair in Nauwigewauk
The Nauwigewauk Community Club holds an annual fall fair featuring games, local vendors, and a barbecue. It offers a different focus from a visit to the trails: here, the emphasis is on a community event with several activities. If you would like to include the fair in your trip, check the specific event date in advance.
You can decide whether to visit Nauwigewauk based on two different interests: a trip along the trails or a visit during the fall fair. Both are local attractions, but only the trails are described as free to use year-round; for the fair, the specific date is the deciding factor.
Kings County as a regional setting
The wider travel destination of Kings County offers additional nature destinations. The Sussex Nature Walkway is a five-kilometre, self-guided trail along Trout Creek that passes through an area with diverse flora and fauna. Hampton Marsh is part of the St. John River floodplain and lies within a network of oxbows, tributaries, and backwaters of the Kennebecasis River. It offers opportunities for birdwatching, photography, recreational boating, canoeing, and kayaking. These attractions differ considerably: the Nature Walkway is described as a specific hiking trail, while Hampton Marsh combines a wetland landscape with wildlife viewing and water activities.
History and culture in Kings County
Historic attractions are also part of the regional offering. Twenty-one historic sites in Sussex are designated under the Local Historic Places Program. The Intercolonial Railway Station is a one-and-a-half-storey brick railway station in the Craftsman style; the station and freight building are connected by a covered passageway. The station is designated as a Local Historic Place because of its defining role in the early development of the community of Sussex. Today, it houses the 8th Canadian Hussars Museum.
The Kings County Museum and Old County Gaol features changing exhibits on the history of Kings County. It is located in the Centennial Building and the adjoining old Kings County Gaol. Another way to learn about railway history is the Railway Heritage Site at the Hampton Visitor Information Centre, where visitors can view railway artefacts and displayed information.
Agriculture also has its own historical connection. The Agricultural Fair is still held every year at the Agricultural Museum. The first in a series of fall exhibitions by the Sussex and Studholm Agricultural Society took place in 1820. This regional Agricultural Fair is distinct from the annual fall fair in Nauwigewauk: the local fair is held by the Nauwigewauk Community Club and includes games, local vendors, and a barbecue.
More regional interests
The Quilt Barn Tour follows winding country roads through scenic Kings County to painted quilt blocks at farm markets, historic sites, and craft shops. In winter, Poley Mountain offers downhill and cross-country skiing; there are snowmobile trails in the Sussex area. This gives travellers a clear choice between Nauwigewauk’s local attractions and other activities specifically located in Kings County.
If you are including other destinations in Kings County as well as Nauwigewauk, consider them separately when choosing your accommodation.
For the broader travel overview: New Brunswick.
