There's one in every province

 

Sussex, NB

Chemainus claims to be the Mural Capital of British Columbia. And while Lacombe is the proclaimed Mural Capital of Alberta, the little town of Legal, just outside Edmonton, is the French Mural Capital of Canada – and maybe even the world.

It seems that in just about every major city in Canada, there are street murals that transform ugly neighbourhoods and run-down buildings into vibrant works of art – portraying the community’s history or local historical figures, and some are just meant to get you thinking.

The town of Sussex in New Brunswick is the Mural Capital of Atlantic Canada (so maybe not every province has a town full of murals). There are at least 26 murals around the town (I believe there are close to 50 in Chemainus) depicting major historical events, such as the coming of the railroad, and favourite New Brunswick past-times like hockey.

It was a pleasant surprise to us to see the murals as we drove through town. The only reason we had pulled off the highway was to stop to get groceries before checking into our campground for the night, and had no idea that Sussex was such an iconic locale!

And while we were driving through town, I discovered this shop. I'd say the owner really knows her customers... fabric and wine!!!