Visitor and Event Guide 2020 - Town of Sackville
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Visitor and Event Guide 2020
Contents
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS................................... 2
PLEASE NOTE - Details in this guide were compiled in March 2020. Please
check dates and other details before using the information provided, as they
may have changed due to circumstances beyond our control.
ART AND SCULPTURE.......................................18
Welcome
Bordertown Festival................................................. 2 Art Walk......................................................................18
Sackville Music Festival........................................... 3 Stroll Through a Poem..........................................18
NB Provincial Music Festival Finals..................... 3 Fog Forest Gallery...................................................19
Tantramarsh Blues Society.................................... 3
Farmers’ Market......................................................... 4
Owens Art Gallery...................................................20
Harold Geddes, George Stanley, Fowl Play...21
Mayor John Higham Welcomes You
The Music Barn........................................................... 4 Struts Gallery & Faucet Media Arts Centre...22 Welcome to Sackville and to our fantastic natural
Performers’ Theatre Company............................. 5 Colville House...........................................................22 and cultural attractions. Sackville is a place with
Live Bait Theatre........................................................ 5 Handmade Crafts and More!..............................23 cosmopolitan amenities, but with small Town
SappyFest.................................................................... 6 The Craft Gallery......................................................24
Sackville Street Chalk Festival.............................. 6 Sackville Arts Wall...................................................24
charm and ease. We have plenty of things
Canada Day Celebrations...................................... 7 Past, Present and Future Walking Tour..........25 to keep you busy here at the Centre of the
New Brunswick Day................................................. 7 OUR HISTORY........................................................26 Maritime Provinces, but you can also hang your
Old Fashioned Friday Night Cruise.................... 7 Boultenhouse Heritage Centre..........................27 hat to explore all that there is to offer within a
Beech Hill Park Challenge....................... 8 and 41 Campbell Carriage Factory Museum...............28
two-hour radius - including two National Parks,
Sackville Fall Fair....................................................... 8 Memorial Park..........................................................29
Playwright’s Atlantic Resource Centre............. 8 Historic Properties..................................................29
beaches with the warmest waters north of
Winterfest.................................................................... 9 Historic Walking Tours..........................................29 Virginia and four major cities. Enjoy Sackville, a
Concerts in the Park................................................. 9 Geneology, Cemeteries, Acadian Monument......30 New Kind of Small Town!
Movies in the Park.................................................... 9 Fort Beauséjour - Fort Cumberland.................31 JOHN HIGHAM
Performing Arts Series..........................................10 SACKVILLE MAP............................................ 32-33 MAYOR OF SACKVILLE
Mount Allison Music Recitals..............................10 MOUNT ALLISON UNIVERSITY MAP.. 34-35
Sackville Festival of Early Music.........................10 Mount Allison University............................... 36-37
Sackville Film Society............................................10 PARKS........................................................................38
Vogue Cinema..........................................................10
A Walk in the Park & Walk for Alzheimer’s ....11
The Great Trail and other trails..........................38
BMX & Skateboard Park........................................38 President’s Welcome
Welcome Student Corn Boil...............................11 Sackville Waterfowl Park......................................39
Mount Allison is one of the things that makes
A Handmade Assembly........................................11 Silver Lake..................................................................40
FESTIVAL & EVENTS CALENDAR............ 12-13 Tantramar Wetlands Centre...............................40 Sackville special — and Sackville is one of the
OTHER ATTRACTIONS.......................................14 Beech Hill Park and Disc Golf Course..............41 reasons Mount Allison stands out in the crowd.
Sackville Harness Shop.........................................14 Bill Johnstone Memorial Park.............................42
Anderson’s Greenhouse.......................................15 Tennis, Golf and Pickleball..................................42
This vibrant and engaging community is a great
Fort Folly First Nation............................................15 Cross Country Skiing and Winter Fun.............43 place to call home — whether for a day, a year,
Sackville Community Garden.............................15 RESTAURANTS/NIGHT LIFE.................... 44-45 or a lifetime. The Town and the University offer
Dykes...........................................................................16 ACCOMMODATIONS.................................. 48-49 up an ever-changing array of cultural, sporting,
Tantramar Marshes and Covered Bridge.......16 TWO HOUR RADIUS MAP......................... 51-52
and community activities to spark your creativity,
Sackville Sports Wall of Fame.............................16 BIRD WATCHING PACKAGE...........................53
Trueman Blueberry Farm.....................................17 WORSHIP SERVICES...........................................54 kindle your curiosity, and captivate your
Tantramar Veteran’s Memorial Civic Centre........ 17 VISITOR CENTRE, GUIDED TOURS.............55 imagination. There’s so much to choose from,
Gemini Observatory...............................................17 MERCHANTS OF SACKVILLE................... 56-58 you’ll wish you could stay longer!
LOCAL REGION MAP..........................................60
Welcome, bienvenue, pjila’si — we look forward
to seeing you around.
DR. JEAN-PAUL BOUDREAU
PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR
MOUNT ALLISON UNIVERSITY
1
Festivals & Events
Festivals & Events
New Brunswick Provincial Music Festival Finals May 26
to 30
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW BRUNSWICK’S TOP YOUNG AMATEUR
CLASSICAL MUSICIANS TO COMPETE IN ELEVEN DISCIPLINES.
> www.nbfmf.org
2019 Grammy Nominee Dwayne Dopsie
and Zydeco Hellraisers (Louisiana) will be
headlining Bordertown in May 2020
Tantramarsh Blues Society
A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BRINGING
> www.tbsblues.com YOU WORLD-CLASS BLUES IN AN INTIMATE SETTING.
Dwayne Dopsie and The Zydeco
Hellraisers will perform May 30
April
20 - 26
Bordertown Festival of the Arts May
SPONSORED BY THE TOWN OF SACKVILLE, BORDERTOWN Sackville Music Festival
IS A 5 DAY FESTIVAL THAT BRINGS THE VERY BEST IN
MUSIC, ART AND LOCAL HOSPITALITY.
27-31 THE FESTIVAL PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR
MUSIC STUDENTS YOUNG AND OLD TO PERFORM FOR
EACH OTHER AND THE PUBLIC, TO GET FEEDBACK
> www.sackville.com/bordertown FROM PROFESSIONAL ADJUDICATORS ON THEIR
PERFORMANCES, AND TO DEVELOP THEIR LOVE OF MUSIC.
> www.sackvillemusicfestival.com
2 3
Sackville Farmers’ Market
Festivals & Events
Festivals & Events
HELD EVERY SATURDAY MORNING FROM 9 – 12, IN THE SUMMER AT BILL
JOHNSTONE PARK AND IN THE WINTER AT THE SACKVILLE COMMONS.
BUSTLING WITH MUSIC, ENERGY, FRESH BAKED GOODS, ETHNIC FOOD,
PRODUCE, ARTS, CRAFTS AND MORE.
(506) 536-7378 > www.sackvillefarmersmarket.ca
Performer’s Theatre Company
SACKVILLE’S COMMUNITY THEATRE SINCE 2007 PRESENTS
NOEL COWARD’S POPULAR COMEDY
“PRESENT LAUGHTER”
JUNE 18-21, 2020 – MOTYER-FANCY THEATRE
PURDY CRAWFORD CENTRE FOR THE ARTS,
MOUNT ALLISON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS.
Tickets: (506) 536-1904 > www.performerstheatre.com
Email: performerstheatresackville@gmail.com
The Spinney Brothers will perform in 2020
The Music Barn Live Bait Theatre
LIVE BAIT IS A PROFESSIONAL THEATRE COMPANY COMMITTED TO
THE MUSIC BARN IS A POPULAR VENUE FOR WEDDINGS AND MUSIC,
PUTTING ON THE BEST PLAYS AND CONCERTS IN THE MARITIMES.
FEATURING BLUEGRASS, FOLK AND COUNTRY. THE OLD BARN WAS A
VISIT THEIR WEBSITE FOR SCHEDULE DETAILS.
CORNERSTONE FOR A FAMILY FARM FORM MANY GENERATIONS.
JUNE 14 - SPINNEY BROTHERS, 2PM
Tel. (506) 536-3031 JUNE 28 - IVAN & VIVIAN HICKS WITH GUESTS THE SUSSEX AVE. FIDDLERS,
DEL WHEATON AND SHELBY MURRAY, 2PM
> www.livebaittheatre.com Fall 2020
(evenings and weekends) LIVE BAIT’S NEW WORKS FESTIVAL JULY 3 TO 5 “Scape”
Tel. (902) 634-3353 (weekdays) > www.freewebs.com/themusicbarn by Mark Blagrave
4 5
July
Festivals & Events
Festivals & Events
1st
July 31st to
Sappyfest – 15th annual
A SUMMER HIGHLIGHT – BRINGING TOGETHER AN ECLECTIC MIX OF
> www.sackville.com
August 2nd MUSIC, VISUAL ART AND PERFORMING ARTS OVER A 3 DAY WEEKEND.
> www.sappyfest.com
Canada Day Celebrations
COME CELEBRATE OUR NATION’S BIRTHDAY WITH US!
JULY 1ST IS ALWAYS AN EXCITING DAY IN SACKVILLE;
WITH LIVE MUSIC, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES, THE
CANADA DAY FUN RUN AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TAKING
PLACE THROUGHOUT THE TOWN.
Tantramar Heritage
Trust Canada Day
Strawberry Social
COME CELEBRATE CANADA DAY ON JULY 1 FROM
2 PM TO 4 PM WITH STRAWBERRIES, CREAM AND
HOMEMADE BISCUITS (BY DONATION).
> www.heritage.tantramar.com
August
3rd
New Brunswick Day
LIVE MUSIC, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES, AND A
FREE COMMUNITY BARBEQUE ARE JUST A FEW
THINGS YOU CAN EXPECT ON NEW BRUNSWICK
DAY IN SACKVILLE!
> www.sackville.com
Old Fashioned Friday July
Sackville Street Chalk Festival Night Cruise 24th
UNIQUE TO ATLANTIC CANADA, THIS TWO-DAY EVENT WILL INCLUDE
SEVERAL ARTISTS CREATING ARTWORKS DIRECTLY ON BRIDGE STREET,
INCLUDING PROFESSIONALS AND ARTISTS NEW TO STREET CHALK. THE August ROLL IN ON YOUR SWEET CLASSIC RIDE, OR ADMIRE
SOME BEAUTIES FROM THE PAST, RIGHT ON MAIN
28-29
FESTIVAL ALSO INCLUDES ART WORKSHOPS, CHALK ACTIVITIES FOR
EVERYONE AND PLENTY OF LIVE MUSIC. STREET. LIVE MUSIC, KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, CHARITY BBQ
AND PLENTY OF NOSTALGIA.
> www.sackville.com/sackvillechalk
> www.sackville.com
6 7
Festivals & Events
Festivals & Events
Beech Hill Park Challenge
PUT YOUR FITNESS TO THE TEST AT THE ANNUAL BHP CHALLENGE! THE 4+ KILOMETER July Winterfest February
COURSE HAS OVER A DOZEN OBSTACLES; INCLUDING A MUD CRAWL, HURDLES, CLIMBING 18th THE PERFECT WAY TO CELEBRATE THE OUTDOORS IN THE HEART OF WINTER, THIS 2021
WALL AND OUR GIANT SLIP N’ SLIDE! PERFECT FOR RACERS OF ALL SHAPES, SIZES AND POPULAR 3 DAY EVENT FEATURES AN OUTDOOR DANCE PARTY, SLEDDING, HORSE AND
FITNESS LEVELS! DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S MINI-CHALLENGE AS WELL! WAGON RIDES, FIREWORKS AND A WHOLE LOT MORE!
> www.sackville.com > www.sackville.com
Thursday evenings from
July 2nd – September 3rd, 6:30pm Concerts in the Park
EVERY THURSDAY EVENING DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, WEATHER
> www.sackville.com PERMITTING, THE TOWN OFFERS A FREE CONCERT SERIES IN BILL
JOHNSTONE MEMORIAL PARK. DROP BY THE PARK AND ENJOY OUR
TALENTED LOCAL MUSICIANS!
20th Annual Fall Fair
THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR, SACKVILLE FALL FAIR WILL BRING YOU
Sept BACK TO OUR AGRICULTURAL HISTORY WHILE CELEBRATING ALL THE
TOWN HAS TO OFFER! CHECK OUT FAMILY DAY AT THE DONCASTER FARM
24-27 RIGHT BEFORE ENJOYING THE ANNUAL PARADE. OUR FIREWORKS SHOW
IS SECOND-TO-NONE AND WITH FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS ALL WEEKEND,
> www.sackville.com/fallfair THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THE SACKVILLE FALL FAIR!
Movies in the Park July 10, August 7 & 21
Start Time 9:00pm
May BILL JOHNSTONE MEMORIAL PARK IS HOME TO OUR FREE SUMMER
> www.sackville.com
13th IN THEIR OWN WORDS MOVIE SERIES. GENRES AND TITLES VARY, SO VISIT
WWW.SACKVILLE.COM FOR DETAILS.
Motyer-Fancy Theatre 7:30 pm
Playwrights Atlantic Resource
Centre (PARC)
ASSISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ATLANTIC CANADIAN
PLAYS AND PLAYWRIGHTS. TEN PLAYWRIGHTS GATHER
IN SACKVILLE EACH MAY FOR THE ANNUAL PARC
PLAYWRIGHTS COLONY. JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF
PLAYWRIGHTS READING EXCERPTS OF THEIR WORK.
More information: > parcoffice@playwrightsatlantic.ca
8 9
Festivals & Events
Festivals & Events
May
iTromboni performed in 2016 31st Registration starts at noon, walks at 1 pm
Performing Arts Series A Walk in The Park and Walk for Alzheimer’s
THE WALK FOR ALZHEIMER’S IS A FUNDRAISER. THE WALK IN THE PARK CELEBRATES
PRESENTING SOME OF CANADA’S MOST CELEBRATED PERFORMERS IN THE
THE GIVING SPIRIT OF PEOPLE WITH A VENTURE INTO THE WARTERFOWL PARK!
AREAS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC, DANCE, FOLK, WORLD MUSIC AND JAZZ.
> www.mta.ca/performingarts WALKS START AT 34 MALLARD DR. WITH FREE ICE CREAM! > www.sackville.com
Brunton Hall Auditorium
Sackville Festival of Early Music
THE SACKVILLE FESTIVAL OF EARLY MUSIC WILL AGAIN ENLIVEN OUR
COMMUNITY WITH A PROGRAM OF MEDIEVAL, RENAISSANCE, AND BAROQUE
MUSIC PERFORMED BY MUSICIANS OF INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION. THIS
YEAR’S FESTIVAL FEATURES INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED NEW YORK
ENSEMBLE TENET VOCAL ARTISTS, JUNO AWARD-WINNING QUÉBEC BASED
Sept
ENSEMBLE L’HARMONIE DES SAISONS, AND ESTABAN LAROTTA (LUTE),
ELINOR FREY (CELLO) AND COMPANY (QUEBEC) WITH AN INTERDISCIPLINARY Sept Welcome Mount Allison Student’s Corn Boil
22-27
PROGRAM THAT WILL MAKE YOUR BODY MOVE, COMBINING MUSIC WITH
DANCE. LAROTTA AND HIS ENSEMBLE WILL ALSO PRESENT OUTREACH
5th EVERY YEAR THE SACKVILLE ROTARY CLUB, SACKVILLE FARMER’S
MARKET, AND TOWN OF SACKVILLE SERVE UP CORN ON THE COB AND
CONCERTS TO THE YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART IN THE TANTRAMAR AND AMAZING LOCAL MUSIC AT BILL JOHNSTONE MEMORIAL PARK TO
> www.sackvilleearlymusic.com CUMBERLAND COUNTIES.
> www.sackville.com WELCOME OUR NEW AND RETURNING MOUNT ALLISON STUDENTS.
Mount Allison University
Music Department Recitals
FACULTY, STUDENTS, AND GUESTS GIVE EVENING
AND SUNDAY AFTERNOON RECITALS IN BRUNTON
AUDITORIUM, WITH ENSEMBLE CONCERTS IN
CONVOCATION HALL AND THE UNIVERSITY CHAPEL.
PUBLIC LECTURES AND STUDENT MINI-CONCERTS ARE
ALSO HELD ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS AT 4:00 PM.
> www.mta.ca/music The Vogue Cinema
10th Annual Handmade Assembly
Sackville Film Society
THE VOGUE, BUILT IN 1946, HAS A NEW SOUND SYSTEM
AND DIGITAL PROJECTOR CAPABLE OF PROJECTING IN
3D. THE VOGUE SHOWS POPULAR MOVIES AND IS ALSO
OVER 15 ARTISTS, CURATORS, AND OTHERS LEAD DISCUSSIONS, Fall
FACILITATE WORKSHOPS, INITIATE PROJECTS, OPEN EXHIBITIONS, AND
EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AT 7:30PM FROM
SEPTEMBER TO APRIL, CURRENT AND CLASSICAL
AVAILABLE FOR RENT FOR EVENTS. SHARE IN A COMMON THREAD, THE HANDMADE. FREE AND OPEN TO THE 2020
PUBLIC. ORGANIZED BY STRUTS GALLERY & FAUCET MEDIA ARTS CENTRE
10
MOVIES ARE SCREENED AT THE VOGUE CINEMA. > www.voguecinema.ca AND THE OWENS ART GALLERY, MOUNT ALLISON UNIVERSITY. > www.handmadeassembly.com 11
Festival & Events Calendar
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 > 6:30 p.m. > Concerts in the Park at Bill Johnstone Memorial Park
April > www.sackville.com
Every Saturday in April, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
July 10 > 9 p.m. > Movies in the Park at Bill Johnstone Memorial Park > www.sackville.com
Sackville Farmers’ Market at the Sackville Commons > www.sackvillefarmersmarket.ca
July 18 > Beech Hill Park Challenge presented by the Town of Sackville > www.sackville.com
April 20 to 26 > Sackville Music Festival > www.sackvillemusicfestival.com
July 24 > Old Fashioned Friday Night Cruise > www.sackville.com
July 31st – August 2 > 15th Annual Sappyfest > www.sappyfest.com
May
Every Saturday in May, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sackville Farmers’ Market at Bill Johnstone Memorial Park > www.sackvillefarmersmarket.ca August
May 13 > 7:30 pm In Their Own Words new play readings > parcoffice@playwrightsatlantic.ca Every Saturday in August, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sackville Farmers’ Market at Bill Johnstone Memorial Park > www.sackvillefarmersmarket.ca
May 26 – 30 > New Brunswick Provincial Music Festival Finals > www.nbfmf.org
August 3 > New Brunswick Day Celebrations presented by the Town of Sackville
May 27 – 31 > Bordertown Festival > A Music, Arts and Hospitality Festival
> www.sackville.com
www.sackville.com/bordertown
August 6, 13, 20, 27 > 6:30 p.m. > Concerts in the Park at Bill Johnstone Memorial Park
May 31 > A Walk in the Park and Walk for Alzheimer’s > www.sackville.com
> www.sackville.com
August 7, 21 > 9 p.m. > Movies in the Park at Bill Johnstone Memorial Park > www.sackville.com
June August 28 – 29 > Sackville Street Chalk Festival > www.sackville.com
Every Saturday in June, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sackville Farmers’ Market at Bill Johnstone Memorial Park > www.sackvillefarmersmarket.ca
June 11 > Sackville Sports Wall of Fame Induction > www.sackville.com
September
Every Saturday in September, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
June 14 > Spinney Brothers at the Music Barn > 2pm > www.freewebs.com/musicbarn
Sackville Farmers’ Market at Bill Johnstone Memorial Park > www.sackvillefarmersmarket.ca
June 18 > 21 Performers’ Theatre Company presents Noel Coward’s “Present Laughter”
September 3 > 6:30 p.m. > Concerts in the Park at Bill Johnstone Memorial Park
> www.performerstheatre.com > www.sackville.com
June 28 > Ivan & Vivian Hicks with guests - The Sussex Ave. Fiddlers, Del Wheaton AND
September 5 > Welcome Mount Allison Student’s Corn Boil > www.sackville.com
Shelby Murray at the Music Barn > 2pm > www.freewebs.com/musicbarn
September 24 – 27 > 20th Annual Fall Fair presented by the Town of Sackville
> www.sackville.com/fallfair
July September 22 – 27 > Sackville Festival of Early Music > www.sackvilleearlymusic.com
Every Saturday in July, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sackville Farmers’ Market at Bill Johnstone Memorial Park
July 1 > Canada Day Celebrations presented by the Town of Sackville > www.sackville.com
October
Every Saturday in October, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
July 1 > 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. > Canada Day Strawberry Social presented by the
Sackville Farmers’ Market at Bill Johnstone Memorial Park > www.sackvillefarmersmarket.ca
Tantramar Heritage Trust www.heritage.tantramar.com
October 17 and 18 > Art Across the Marsh studio tour > www.artacrossthemarsh.ca
July 3 – 5 > New Works Festival presented by Live Bait Theatre > www.livebaittheatre.com
12 13
Other Attractions
Other Attractions
19 School Lane > (506) 536-3094
Anderson’s Greenhouse
LOCATED IN MIDDLE SACKVILLE SINCE 1986, ANDERSON’S TAKES PRIDE IN GROWING
PLANTS WITH BIOLOGICAL INSECT CONTROL, AND WITHOUT FUNGICIDES.
> www.fortfolly.ca
Fort Folly First Nation
Dorcherster LOCATED 10 MINUTES FROM SACKVILLE AND BORDERS THE VILLAGE OF
DORCHESTER. FORT FOLLY HAS A MEDICINE TRAIL THAT STRETCHES
THROUGHOUT THE FIRST NATION, A LOBSTER POUND OPEN FROM MAY
- JULY AND SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER. HOME OF THE FORT FOLLY HABITAT
SALMON RECOVERY AND GITPU GAS AND CONVENIENCE
Sackville Harness Shop
THE SACKVILLE HARNESS SHOP IS HOUSED IN ONE OF SACKVILLE’S OLDEST BUILDINGS.
BILL AND DIANE LONG HAVE MAINTAINED THE TRADITIONAL LEATHER PRODUCTS
INCLUDING HORSE HARNESSES, BOOTS, BELTS AND LEATHER BAGS.
39 Main Street, Tel: (506) 536-0642 > www.sackvilleharness.com Sackville Community Garden
A GRASS-ROOTS INITIATIVE PROVIDING LOCALS WITH A COMMUNAL
GARDEN TO GROW ORGANICALLY PRODUCED FOODS AND FLOWERS.
42 CHARLES STREET
14 > sackvillecommunitygarden@gmail.com > sackvillecommunitygarden.wordpress.com 15
Other Attractions
Other Attractions
ttrueman@eastlink.ca Tel: (506) 364-7458 > www.truemanblueberryfarms.com
Dykes/Marshes
THE DYKES ON THE TANTRAMAR MARSH WERE ORIGINALLY BUILT BY
ACADIAN SETTLERS IN THE 1600S TO DRAIN THE MARSH TO USE AS Trueman Blueberry Farm
FARMLAND. BEAUTIFUL VISTAS AND WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS AWAIT YOU. RETAIL STORE AND BAKERY WITH A 6 ACRE SUNFLOWER MAZE WITH OVER 250,000 SUNFLOWERS. ALSO
A PICNIC AND PLAY AREA, AN OBSERVATION HIVE, U-PICK RASPBERRIES, U-PICK WILD AND CULTIVATED
> www.sackville.com BLUEBERRIES AND U-PICK PUMPKINS AND HAY RIDE ON SITE. LOCATED IN AULAC NEAR FORT BEAUSEJOUR.
Sackville Sports Wall of Fame
THE TOWN OF SACKVILLE HAS A LONG HISTORY OF PRODUCING COMPETITIVE ATHLETES AND TEAMS, ALONG WITH
THE SUPPORT OF MANY GREAT COACHES AND MANAGERS. THE SACKVILLE SPORTS WALL OF FAME RECOGNIZES THOSE
WHO HAVE LEFT A LASTING LEGACY ON SACKVILLE’S RICH SPORTING HISTORY THROUGH A BI-ANNUAL INDUCTION
CEREMONY AND PERMANENT DISPLAY AT THE TANTRAMAR VETERAN’S MEMORIAL CIVIC CENTRE.
THE CLASS OF 2020 WILL BE INDUCTED JUNE 11TH. 182 Main Street • Tel: (506) 364-4955 Tatramar Veterans’ Memorial Civic Centre
SACKVILLE’S PREMIERE RECREATIONAL FACILITY OPEN YEAR-ROUND,
> www.sackville.com > www.sackville.ca IDEAL FOR BANQUETS, MEETINGS CONCERTS AND OTHER EVENTS.
Tantramar Marshes and Covered Bridge
THE TANTRAMAR MARSH IS A TIDAL SALTMARSH AROUND THE BAY OF
FUNDY ON THE ISTHMUS OF CHIGNECTO. THE MARSHES ARE AN IMPORTANT
STOPOVER FOR MIGRATING WATERFOWL SUCH AS SEMI-PALMATED
SANDPIPERS AND CANADA GEESE. NOW A NATIONAL WILDLIFE AREA THE
MARSHES ARE THE SITE OF TWO BIRD SANCTUARIES.
> www.sackville.ca
Gemini Observatory Tel: (506) 364-2530
LOCATED ON THE MOUNT ALLISON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, THE OBSERVATORY Email: gemini@mta.ca
IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. VISIT THE
WEBSITE TO VIEW SCHEDULES OR ARRANGE GROUP VISITS.
16 > www.mta.ca/gemini 17FOG
Arts & Sculpture
ORIGINAL ARTWORKS BY REGIONAL AND NATIONALLY
Art & Sculpture
FOREST
RECOGNIZED ARTISTS AND ARTISANS. SOLO AND THEMED
EXHIBITIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. FULL SERVICE
GALLERY
CUSTOM FRAMING, INSTALLATIONS AND SECURE SHIPPING.
DROP IN … IT WILL BE TIME WELL SPENT.
> www.fogforestgallery.com > 14 Bridge Street > 506-536-9000
Heron’s Watch - this sculpture by Christian Toth,
featuring ducks Willie and Gracie and Aaron the
Heron, was installed in 2016 on the corner of
Bridge and Weldon Streets.
Violet Trees Crow Jar Goose Lake Road
acrylic on canvas by pottery by oil and cold wax on panel by
Alexandrya Eaton Ghita Levin Cynthia Herron
Stroll Through a Poem COMING TOGETHER – FEATURING MOUNT ALLISON
THE POEM IS THE LATE DOUGLAS LOCHHEAD’S HIGH MARSH ALUMNI AND SACKVILLE ARTISTS.
ROAD, THE 31 VERSES PLACED ON UTILITY POLES COVER THE MAY 8 - 31, 2020
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. THE POETIC WALK BEGINS AT THE
CORNER OF MAIN AND BRIDGE STREETS. HIATUS – OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
JUNE 1 - JULY 9, 2020
> www.sackville.com UNDER SUMMER SKIES – GALLERY ARTISTS
JULY 14 - SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
SACKVILLE ARTS WALK – A 1.5 HOUR FRAGMENTS – SEPTEMBER 17 - OCTOBER 10, 2020
WALKING TOUR OF CULTURAL
HIGHLIGHTS IN DOWNTOWN SACKVILLE. NEW WORK BY SUSAN PATERSON
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 7, 2020
CONTACT (506) 364-4967.
Sussex Sketch 2 HOLIDAY COLLECTION – GALLERY ARTISTS
18 Cliff Turner, oil on canvas NOVEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 31, 2020 19Owens Art Gallery
Art & Sculpture
Art & Sculpture
Tel: (506) 364-2574 • 61 York Street
CANADA’S FIRST UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, THE OWENS ART GALLERY HOUSES AN
IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF OVER 4,000 WORKS. IT PRESENTS A DYNAMIC PROGRAM
OF CONTEMPORARY AND HISTORICAL EXHIBITIONS, ARTIST TALKS, AND COMMUNITY
PROGRAMMING. ADMISSION AND ALL EVENTS ARE FREE.
BAIT: COUZYN VAN HEUVELEN, 8 AUGUST TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2020
> www.mta.ca/owens Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 5 pm
Fowl Play
SCULPTURE BY PETER MANCHESTER INSTALLED IN
BILL JOHNSTONE MEMORIAL PARK IN 2013.
Harold Geddes Memorial
A FITTING MEMORIAL CREATED BY SCULPTOR KIP
JONES TO A BELOVED MAN WHO BECAME THE TOWN’S
VOLUNTEER CARETAKER. LOCATED ON BRIDGE ST.
NEAR MAIN ST.
Statue of George Stanley
BY CHRISTIAN TOTH, LOCATED BESIDE THE
SACKVILLE POST OFFICE.
20 21ESTABLISHED IN 1982, STRUTS GALLERY & FAUCET MEDIA
Handmade Crafts & More
Art & Sculpture
Art & Sculpture
ARTS CENTRE IS A NON-PROFIT ARTIST-RUN CENTRE
Struts Gallery & PRESENTING CONTEMPORARY ART AND ACTIVITIES THAT
PROMOTE THE WORK OF REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND
Faucet Media Arts Centre INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS.
> www.strutsgallery.ca Tel: (506) 536-1211 • 7 Lorne Street
24 York Street (506) 536-1272
Blooms Flower Shop
FEATURING KAELI COOK POTTERY, DONNA RAWLINGS SHARPE CARDS, AS
WELL AS THEIR OWN TERRARIUMS AND BEES WAX CANDLES.
> www.bloomsshop.ca
Tidewater Books and Browsery
OFFERING MARITIME-MADE FINE CRAFT AND GIFTS, UNIQUE GREETING
CARDS, MOLESKINE JOURNALS, ART SUPPLIES AND MORE.
> www.tidewaterbooks.ca 13 Bridge Street (506) 536-0404
5 Stephens Drive (506) 939-3555
Cattail Ridge Family Market
76 York Street • Open July and August, Admission is free SUPPORTING LOCAL FLAVOURS AND TALENTS. LOCAL MEATS, PRODUCE
AND GROCERIES AS WELL AS QUALITY MARITIME AND CANADIAN PET
FOOD LINES AND BIRD FEED.
Colville House
COLVILLE HOUSE, ON THE MOUNT ALLISON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, WAS THE HOME OF RENOWNED CANADIAN > www.cattail-ridge-family-market.business.site/
ARTIST ALEX COLVILLE AND IT IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. VISITORS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH ANNOTATED
MAPS TO THE SITES OF COLVILLE’S WORKS ON CAMPUS AND IN SACKVILLE AND THE LOCAL AREA.
22 > www.mta.ca/owens/colville_house Tel: (506) 364-2574 23Art & Sculpture
Art & Sculpture
Sackville Past, Present and Future Walking Tour
> www.sackville.com/explore
THE TOWN OF SACKVILLE MARKED THE CANADA 150+ CELEBRATIONS BY ESTABLISHING A GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF
DOWTOWNN SACKVILLE. THE TOUR IS GIVEN ON SPECIAL OCCASSIONS AND CAN BE BOOKED BY CONTACTING US AT
VISITOR@SACKVILLE.COM OR 364-4967.
The Craft Gallery SOME OF THE STOPS ON THE TOUR INCLUDE
A UNIQUE COLLECTION OF MARITIME FINE
CRAFTS IN AN ARTISAN-RUN SPACE. A life-size bronze statue of Colonel George Stanley
OPEN JUNE 1 TO DECEMBER 31 > (506) 536-4163 > 34 Mallard Drive (designer of the Canadian Maple Leaf Flag)
in front of the Sackville Post Office
8 Main Street
Sackville Memorial Hospital A permanent display
Tel: (506) 364-4246 Auxillary Gift Shop The addition of a half pipe to our
Canada 150 Skateboard Park
commemorating Canada 150 at the
Boultenhouse Heritage Centre
LOCALLY OPERATED BY AUX MEMBERS OFFERING CLOTHING,
ACCESSORIES, JEWELERY INCLUDING CANADIAN MADE, GIFTWARE
AND SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
Sackville Arts Wall WITH A NEW DISPLAY INSTALLED IN 2017, THE SACKVILLE ARTS WALL HAS RECOGNIZED
THE ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE AND PERSONAL DEDICATION TO THE CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
OF OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 2008. INDUCTION CEREMONIES TAKE PLACE BI-ANNUALLY,
> www.sackville.ca WITH THE NEXT EVENT PLANNED FOR THE FALL OF 2021, AND THE DISPLAY CAN BE Relocation and reconstruction An interpretive bronze panel at the
FOUND ON MAIN STREET OVERLOOKING THE SACKVILLE WATERFOWL PARK.
of the Sackville Arts Wall Sackville Cemetery to guide visitors
to George Stanley’s grave site
A new weather shelter in Memorial Park
24 25Our History
Our History
Boultenhouse
> www.heritage.tantramar.com
Heritage Centre
THE BOULTENHOUSE HERITAGE CENTRE IS
NEW BRUNSWICK’S ONLY SHIPWRIGHT’S
RESIDENCE NOW OPEN AS A MUSEUM.
THE CENTRE CONTAINS THREE HISTORIC
HOUSES: THE GREEK REVIVAL STYLE
MANSION (1842) BUILT BY CHRISTOPHER
BOULTENHOUSE; BULMER HOUSE DATING
TO 1792; AND THE 1855 OCTAGONAL HOME
OF CAPT. GEORGE ANDERSON A NOTED
MASTER MARINER AND SHIPBUILDER. THE
HERITAGE CENTRE CONTAINS NUMEROUS
EXHIBITS TELLING THE STORY OF THE
SACKVILLE AREA, FROM THE TOWN’S
CONCEPTION IN 1762 TO THE GLORIES OF
ITS SEAFARING DAYS, ITS PRE-INDUSTRIAL
PAST, AND ASPECTS OF ITS DOMESTIC LIFE
2012 was Sackville’s 250th birthday IN THREE GRAND HISTORIC BUILDINGS.
THE SEED WAS PLANTED IN 1759 WHEN GOVERNOR LAWRENCE FIRST PUT SACKVILLE’S
NAME ON A MAP. THEN IN 1762 LAND LOTS WERE ASSIGNED TO 20 FAMILIES FROM
NEW ENGLAND, AND THE TOWN OF SACKVILLE WAS OFFICIALLY BORN. SACKVILLE IS
THE FIRST TOWN IN WHAT BECAME THE PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK.
The Octagonal House
THE GEORGE ANDERSON OCTAGONAL HOUSE HOUSES HUNDREDS OF
> www.sackville.com HISTORIC DOCUMENTS AND FAMILY HISTORIES OF GREAT INTEREST TO
RESEARCHERS PURSUING GENEALOGIES OF TANTRAMAR AREA FAMILIES.
> (506) 536-2541 29 Queen Road
26 27Our History
Our History
Memorial Park
LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF WELDON ST. AND BRIDGE ST. THE PARK WAS
DEVELOPED BY THE WOMEN’S CIVIC COUNCIL OF SACKVILLE IN 1910 AND
Bridge Street, Downtown Sackville COMMEMORATES ALL THE BRANCHES OF OUR ARMED SERVICES.
> www.heritage.tantramar.com
Historic Properties
THE AREA IN AND AROUND SACKVILLE IS PARTICULARLY Upstairs at the Anderson
RICH IN HISTORY. VARIOUS FORMS OF HISTORICAL MARKERS Octagonal House
COMMEMORATE SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS, PEOPLE AND EVENTS.
19 Church Street, Middle Sackville
Tel. (506) 536-3079 or (506) 536-2541
Open mid-June through August
Campbell Carriage
> www.heritage.tantramar.com
Factory Museum
DISCOVER AN ERA WHEN “HORSEPOWER”
REALLY MEANT POWERED BY HORSES,
WHEN HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLES RULED THE
ROADS, AND BUILDING THEM REQUIRED
TALENT AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. AT THE
HISTORIC CAMPBELL CARRIAGE FACTORY,
CANADA’S ONLY FULLY INTACT 19TH
CENTURY CARRIAGE FACTORY (RECOGNIZED
PROVINCIALLY AND NATIONALLY), YOU’LL
SEE HOW ALL OF THIS WAS ACHIEVED!
THE MUSEUM COMPLEX, OVERLOOKING
THE SCENIC TANTRAMAR MARSHES, ALSO
FEATURES AN ORIGINAL BLACKSMITH’S
SHOP AND NEWLY RENOVATED CARRIAGE
Historic Walking Tours
WAREHOUSE, AS WELL AS AN HISTORIC PICK UP HISTORIC SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF
MONUMENT COMMEMORATING THE DOWNTOWN SACKVILLE AND A WALKING/
FOUNDING OF TINTAMARRE (1708), AN CYCLING TOUR OF HISTORICAL MIDDLE
ACADIAN VILLAGE ONCE SITUATED AT THIS SACKVILLE PAMPHLETS AT THE SACKVILLE
VERY LOCATION. VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 34 MALLARD DR.
Centennial Monument > www.sackville.com
A MONUMENT REMEMBERING SACKVILLE’S 34 Mallard Drive, Sackville
FOUNDING SETTLERS: MI’KMAQ, ACADIANS, Tel: (506) 364-4967
NEW ENGLAND PLANTERS, LOYALISTS AND visitor@sackville.com
YORKSHIRE SETTLERS.
Beside the Swan Pond, Main Street
28 29LOCATED AT THE HEAD OF THE BAY OF FUNDY ON THE BORDER
Geneology, Cemeteries and Monuments
BETWEEN NEW BRUNSWICK AND NOVA SCOTIA, THE FORT STANDS
AT A CROSSROADS OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY.
Our History
Our History
Genealogy
RESEARCH YOUR ROOTS!
• SACKVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY (506) 364-4915 – LOCATED AT 68 MAIN STREET.
• MOUNT ALLISON LIBRARY ARCHIVES
CALL (506) 364-2563 FOR HOURS OF OPERATION AND VISIT
> www.mta/library/archives/index.htm
• Boultenhouse Heritage Centre, 29 Queens Road (506) 536-2541.
• Keillor House Museum (506) 379-6633
Fort Beauséjour
> www.pc.gc.ca/beausejour
– Fort Cumberland
• TOUR THE RUINS OF THE 18TH-CENTURY
Acadian Monument STAR-SHAPED FORT WHERE THE FUTURE
OF ACADIE AND NORTH AMERICA ONCE
THE ACADIAN SETTLEMENT OF TINTAMARRE MONUMENT RECOGNIZES HUNG IN THE BALANCE.
THE SETTLEMENT OF ACADIANS IN THIS AREA AROUND 1708.
• EXPERIENCE RUSTIC 18TH CENTURY
EQUIPPED CAMPING WITHIN THE FORT
Behind Campbell Carriage Factory Museum WALLS (PLEASE CONTACT THE FORT FOR
19 Church Street, Middle Sackville MORE INFORMATION).
• THE SWEEPING PANORAMIC VIEWS
OF THE FAMOUS BAY OF FUNDY AND
SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE MAKES A
PERFECT VENUE FOR BIRD WATCHING,
PHOTOGRAPHY, MEDIATION OR A PICNIC.
For a complete list of Sackville’s
cemeteries phone (506) 364-4967
Sackville Cemeteries
SACKVILLE HAS SEVERAL CEMETERIES THAT TELL
INTERESTING STORIES ABOUT OUR PAST RESIDENTS.
Open June 20 to September 7
> visitor@ sackville.com > (506) 364-5080 111 Fort Beauséjour Road, Aulac, NB
Every day, from 9 am to 5 pm
30 31Map of Sackville
Middle Sackville
1 Bandstand, Park, Playground 13 The Music Barn
2 Boultenhouse Heritage Centre 14 Owens Art Gallery
3 Bus Depot 15 Colville House
4 Campbell Carriage Factory Museum 16 Sackville Public Library
5 Centennial Monument 17 Struts Gallery
6 Convocation Hall 18 Swan Pond/Ladies’ College Park
7 Curling Club 19 Town Hall/RCMP
8 Fog Forest Gallery 20 Via Rail Station
9 Golf Club 21 Veterans Memorial Civic Centre
10 Harness Shop 22 The Craft Gallery
11 Lorne St. Retention Pond Park 23 Memorial Park
32 12 Middle Sackville Historical Kiosk 33P5
37
39 P4
13
36 14
1 2
12 15
P6
16
17
35 3 11 10
4 P3
32 34
19 29
7 18
5 8 30 31
38 9 20 33
P2
6
23
21
24 22
27
25
P7
26
28
P1
CAMPUS TOURS CAMPUS BUILDINGS: 12 Wallace McCain Student Centre 16 Bennett House 24 Windsor Hall 37 Park St. Field
Wallace McCain Student 1 Convocation Hall Admissions/Registrar’s Office 17 Bigelow House 25 Jennings Dining Hall 38 Sackville Waterfowl Park
Centre, 2nd floor 2 Athletic Centre The Argosy (student newspaper) 18 Sir James Dunn Building 26 Harper Hall 39 Downtown Sackville
(506) 364-2257 Campus Tours Wu Centre
3 Ralph Pickard Bell Library 27 Campbell Hall
campusvisit@mta.ca CHMA (campus and community radio)
4 Crabtree Building 19 Chapel 28 Facilities Management PARKING:
Fitness Centre
5 Marjorie Young Bell Gracie’s Café 20 Centennial Hall Housing, Conferences, P1 King St. lot (24hr)
ADMISSIONS Conservatory of Music International Centre Financial Services and Event Services P2 Dunn lot
Brunton Auditorium Meighen Centre Human Resources 29 Gemini Observatory
Registrar’s Office P3 Hillcrest lot
6 Avard-Dixon Building Mount Allison Students’ Union (MASU) President’s and Vice-Presidents’ Offices 30 Colville House
Mount Allison University P4 Thornton & Edwards lot (24hr)
Ron Joyce Centre for Student Affairs Research Office
62 York St. 31 Anchorage House
The Pond (campus pub) University Advancement P5 Lansdowne lot (24hr)
Sackville N.B. E4L 1E2 Business Studies 32 Carriage House
Tweedie Hall Alumni, Marketing and P6 Convocation Hall lot
(506) 364-2269 7 Hart Hall
University Bookstore Communications, and 33 Hammond House P7 Rectory Lane lot
admissions@mta.ca 8 Barclay Building
Wellness Centre Development Offices President’s Residence
mta.ca/apply
9 Flemington Building 21 Bennett Building 34 Bermuda House
13 Thornton House
10 Owens Art Gallery 22 Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts Hammond Studio
14 Edwards House
11 Gairdner Building 23 President’s Cottage/University Club 35 Ladies’ College Park
15 Hunton House
34 36 Alumni Field 35Mount Allison
> www.mta.ca
Mount Allison University is ranked The University has one of the most classroom, and meeting spaces for
the #1 undergraduate university in beautiful and well-maintained groups of all sizes from May until
Canada by Maclean’s magazine. With campuses in the country. Open September, as well as full-service dining
degrees in Arts, Science, Commerce, Houses are held twice a year (October and catering services and an ensuite-
Fine Arts, and Music, the University and March) and guided campus style residence with hotel amenities.
provides a flexible liberal arts and tours are available throughout the For bookings, call 506-364-2247 or
sciences education that prepares year (mta.ca/visit). Visitors are also e-mail reservations@mta.ca.
students for any career path. Mount welcome to experience Mount Allison Mount Allison also offers a host of
Allison prides itself on providing a on their own — walking across the summer camps for kids of all ages. With
high-quality academic experience, entire residential campus takes everything from day camps to overnight
combined with a variety of hands-on approximately 10 minutes. For a map experiences and athletics to academics,
learning opportunities in a close- of campus, visit mta.ca/map. there is a camp for everyone. For
knit community. Students come Conference facilities are available information on the summer programs,
from more than 50 countries around for corporate training, national and visit mta.ca/summer.
the world to make up a diverse, regional conferences, retreats, youth
creative, and talented student body of To discover more about Canada’s top
groups, and meetings. The University
approximately 2,200 students. undergraduate university, visit mta.ca.
36 provides access to teaching, 37Parks
Parks
BMX and skateboard park
A FUN PLACE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO COME AND RIDE, AND TAKE
> www.sackville.com /visit
Sackville Waterfowl Park
ADVANTAGE OF OUR GRAFFITI WALL, ON DUFFERIN ST.
> www.sackville.com /visit
Celebrated 30
Years in 2019
DISCOVER A WETLAND WORLD BENEATH
YOUR FEET! FOCUS YOUR CAMERA ON THE
ANTICS OF FUZZY DUCKLINGS DABBLING IN
THE SHALLOWS. WINNER OF ENVIRONMENT
CANADA’S NATIONAL AWARD FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT. GUIDED
TOURS AVAILABLE.
34 Mallard Drive, Tel. (506) 364-4967
Located within the UNESCO
Fundy Biosphere Reserve
Guided Tours Available
The Great Trail and Other Trails FROM MID MAY TO LATE AUGUST – 1.5 HOUR TOUR WITH
INTERPRETATION OF BIRDS, PLANTS AND HISTORICAL SETTLEMENT.
SACKVILLE HAS AN INCREDIBLE VARIETY OF TRAILS FOR HIKING, RUNNING, BIKING AND BINOCULARS ARE PROVIDED. $6 PER PERSON, $12 PER FAMILY.
WINTER ACTIVITIES. THE GREAT TRAIL (TRANSCANADA TRAIL) RUNS RIGHT THROUGH
TOWN AND THE SACKVILLE WATERFOWL PARK!
> (506) 364-4967 Daily 10 am and 3 pm
38 > www.sackville.com/parks 39Parks
Parks
9 Morice Drive, Middle Sackville
Beech Hill Park and Disc Golf Course
Lillas Fawcett Park on Silver Lake HIGHWAY 2, EXIT 500 (WALKER ROAD)
SWIMMING, BOATING, FISHING, KAYAKING AND MORE! SILVER LAKE HAS SOMETHING SACKVILLE’S HIDDEN GEM FEATURES AN 18-HOLE DISC GOLF COURSE, WOODED
FOR EVERYONE. LILLAS FAWCETT PARK FEATURES A SANDY FRESHWATER BEACH, WALKING TRAILS, PICNIC AREAS, WALKING TRAILS, A WIDE-OPEN FIELD AND A
LIFEGUARD SUPERVISION DURING THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST, A LARGE BOAT BEAUTIFUL PANORAMIC VIEW OF SACKVILLE. DURING THE WINTER MONTHS; ENJOY
LAUNCH AND DOCK, CHANGING STATION, PLAYGROUND AND WASHROOMS. SNOWSHOEING, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, SLEDDING AND MORE!
> www.sackville.com/parks Highway 2, Exit 500 (Walker Road) > www.sackville.com/parks
The Sackville area boasts lake, rivers and coastal canoeing and kayaking opportunities. Telephone
(506) 364-4967 or 1-800-249-2020 for more information.
Beech Hill Park Challenge
Tantramar Wetlands Centre
PUT YOUR FITNESS TO THE TEST AT THE ANNUAL BHP CHALLENGE! THE 4+
KILOMETER COURSE HAS OVER A DOZEN OBSTACLES; INCLUDING A MUD July
CRAWL, HURDLES, CLIMBING WALL AND OUR GIANT SLIP N’ SLIDE! PERFECT
ESTABLISHED IN 1997 TO PROMOTE WETLAND CONSERVATION THROUGH FOR RACERS OF ALL SHAPES, SIZES AND FITNESS LEVELS! DON’T FORGET 18th
EFFECTIVE PUBLIC EDUCATION. THE WETLANDS STAFF HAS ALL THE ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S MINI-CHALLENGE AS WELL!
EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO HELP YOU EXPERIENCE THE WONDERS WITHIN,
INCLUDING CHEST WADERS, BINOCULARS, CANOES AND GAMES FOR THE KIDS.
> www.sackville.ca
> www.weted.com 223 Main St. Tel. (506) 364-4257
40 41Parks
Parks
Bill Johnstone Memorial Park
Ogden Loop and Crooked Tree Trails
SITUATED RIGHT IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN
SACKVILLE, THE PARK FEATURES AN ACTIVITY CENTRE,
SPLASH PAD, PLAYGROUND, BANDSTAND AND A BEAUTIFUL
Public Tennis and Pickle Ball Courts HIGHWAY 2, EXIT 500 (WALKER ROAD) TAKE EXIT 500 AND TAKE A LEFT IF HEADING NORTH OR
A RIGHT IF TRAVELLING SOUTH. WITH SEVERAL KILOMETERS OF WOODED TRAILS, YOU WILL NOT
PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS MAY BE RESERVED BY
KINETIC FOUNTAIN. THE PARK IS HOME TO THE SACKVILLE BE DISAPPOINTED! TRY A HIKE DURING THE WARMER MONTHS OR GRAB YOUR SNOWSHOES OR
CONTACTING THE TANTRAMAR VETERANS MEMORIAL
FARMER’S MARKET DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS AND SKIES OVER THE WINTER MONTHS AND ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF THE SACKVILLE WILDLIFE.
CIVIC CENTRE (506) 364-4955. MOUNT ALLISON COURTS
MANY OF THE TOWN’S MORE POPULAR EVENTS.
ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT SCHEDULED TIMES.
CALL (506) 364-2408 OR (506) 364-2401. visitor@sackville.com or (506) 364-4967 > www.sackville.com/parks
Outdoor Winter Fun
SNOWMOBILING
The Sackville Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club maintains 160 km of trails in the
area, with access to accommodations, food, fuel and neighboring trail systems.
> www.snowdrifters.ca
SNOWSHOEING & CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Woodland ski trails at Beech Hill Park cover 1.8,
3.0 and 5.0 km routes. Ample parking, easy access SACKVILLE CURLING CLUB
to trails, and trail markers make this an easy but Celebrating its 125 anniversary,
delightful winter outing. and levels of interest.
> www.tantramaroutdoorclub.org > www.sackvillecurlingclub.com
Sackville Golf and Country Club
ONE OF THE OLDEST COURSES IN NEW BRUNSWICK, THE SACKVILLE GOLF
COURSE IS VERY PLAYABLE. FEATURES OF THE COURSE INCLUDE: NINE HOLES,
GREEN FEE, WALK-ONS WELCOME. CLUB RENTALS, POWER CARTS AVAILABLE.
WINTERFEST
LICENSED CLUB HOUSE HAS A SNACK COUNTER. February 2021 – The perfect way to celebrate the outdoors in the heart of winter,
this popular 3-day event features an outdoor dance party, sledding, horse and
> www.sackvillegolf.nb.ca 42 Fairfield Road Tel. (506) 536-3437 wagon rides, fireworks and a whole lot more!
42 > www.sackville.com 43Restaurants and Nightlife
Aida’s Café Downtown Diner Knuckles Truffles Pi By Crow Sassy’s Pub The Pond - Campus Pub
10 Bridge Street 3 Bridge St. 26 York St. 45 A Main St. 166 Main St. Tel. (506) 364-2226
Tel. (506) 536-2078 Tel. (506) 939-3331 Tel. (506) 536-4861 Tel. (506) 540-1163 Tel. (506) 536-2003 Mount Allison University.
Specializing in Coffee, Japanese cuisine. Specialize in hand-made In house prepared meals and Fast Food. Thunder & Lightning
Macarons, and Breakfast. Belgium Chocolate. Now handpies sourcing organic
Ducky’s Bar The Snack Shop 23 Bridge Street
offering a menu of Soups, ingredients, local produce,
Bagtown Brewing Company 4 Bridge St. 28A York St.
Salads and Sandwiches. ethically raise meats. Tel. (506) 939-3339
45 B Main St. Tel. (506) 536-1344 Tel. (506) 536-0200 yourjazzguys@gmail.com
Tel. (902) 221-4034 Marshlands Inn Pizza Delight
Wide selection of draught. Eat in or take out from their
55 Bridge Street 24 Mallard Dr. A cozy pub and performance
Growler fill-up available at the Weekly and daily specials. many options menu. Pizza,
Tel. (506) 536-0170 Tel. (506) 536-5555 space featuring artisanal
brewery location. donair’s, garlic fingers,
Goya’s Pizza or 1-800-561-1266 cocktails, craftbeer, vinyl
Pizza, pasta, salad bar, subs, oven baked subs, and
Black Duck Café 96 Main St. records, and contemporary art.
Fine dining, elegant setting, rotisserie chicken and ribs. pazarottis!
19 Bridge St. Tel. (506) 536-5000
veranda room. Tim Horton’s
Tel. (506) 536-8084 Royal Canadian Legion Song’s Chopsticks
Open 7 days a week, high 217 Main St.
McDonalds Sackville Branch International Restaurant
Espresso & other drinks, Lunch quality pizza, donairs, subs Tel. (506) 536-1076
222 Main St. 15 Lorne St. 12 Bridge St.
special from scratch, Organic & and Lebanese food with fast
Tel. (506) 364-1997 Tel. (506) 364-9900 Tel: (506) 536-1450 Uncle Larry’s Bar
Fair Trade. service. 96 Main St.
Mel’s Tea Room Lounge and events with full Subway
Burger King Gracie’s Tel. (506) 536-2837
17 Bridge St. bar, pool tables and more. Also 211 Main St. (Irving)
217 Main St. Café at Mount Allison Student Tel. (506) 536-1251 catering, bingo and monthly Tel. (506) 364-8882
Tel. 1-888-394-2493 Centre, 62 York St. lunches.
Historic Diner. Home-style The Ice Cream Coop
Cackling Goose Market Holan Kitchen burgers and fries, breakfast, 64 Main St.
Gluten-Free Bakery Café &
170 Main St. sandwiches, shakes. www.facebook.com/
Specialty Foods Tel. (506) 536-2211 icecreamcoop
Napul’è Restaurant
38 York St. Chinese, Thai and Canadian. 6 Bridge St.
Tel. (506) 536-2303
Jack’s Pizza Tel. (506) 364-8111
Daily lunch specials, organic
espresso, smoothies. Always
170 Main St. Neapolitan in the heart of the The Royal Canadian Legion SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SACKVILLE LEGION! THE LEGION HAS
BEEN AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE SACKVILLE COMMUNITY
Tel. (506) 536-8000 Maritimes.
gluten-free & vegetarian.
Enjoy our two spacious patios. Pizza, donairs. Painted Pony Bar and Grill
Branch 26 Tel > (506) 364-9900 SINCE 1932. IT OFFERS A WARM ATMOSPHERE WHERE YOU
CAN ENJOY BINGO, POOL, CARDS, MUSIC AND A MONTHLY
BREAKFAST AND LUNCHEON.
Licensed Café. Joey’s Pizza and Pasta and 26 Bridge St.
Split Crow Pub Tel. (506) 939-7779
Cranewood on Main
113 Main St. 16 York St. A great social venue, pub &
Tel. (506) 939-3133 Tel. (506) 536-4040 restaurant located in the heart
Joey’s is a family tradition of of Sackville. Great food &
Specialty bakery offering
Italian pizza and pasta since drinks at a reasonable price.
primarily organic whole grain
breads, local preserves, 1954. And a welcoming smile, Patterson’s Family Restaurant
cookies & other treats. Open generous mugs of grog and 16 Mallard Dr. Live Bait Theatre performing at the Legion. Contact us regarding bookings for weddings and private parties.
for lunch 7 days a week! fantastic food welcomes you at Tel. (506) 364-0822
the Split Crow Pub.
Home cooked meals, licensed. Live
> Every second Saturday
> S pecial Guest(s) from 1 - 2 p.m. followed by Open Mic from 2 - 5 p.m.
44
music
at the legion
Come & listen and/or sing at the Open Mic. Donation jar at the door. 45Craft Beer & Soda Drop in! IT WILL BE TIME WELL SPENT
BAGTOWN
ompany
Brewing C EST.2016
Sa
ckv ck
ill e N e w B r u n s w i
Grab beer to go in Growlers,
Grunters & Cans
or
Enjoy a pint or a flight of samplers FOG FOREST GALLERY
in our Beer Garden!
One of Atlantic Canada’s finest small Just give us a call
galleries. Exhibitions feature many of and drop in when
Painting by mc parker. Mosaic by Tim Isaac.
45B Main Street tel: 902-221-4034 you’re in the
Atlantic Canada’s finest artists and
bagtownbrewing@gmail.com craftspeople. Paintings, hand-made art neighbourhood.
prints, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture and
photography are displayed in a tasteful
14 Bridge Street
and friendly environment. We also offer 536-9000
full-service custom framing. www.fogforestgallery.ca
Serving Award Vegetarian
Winning FTO
Espresso Since
Daily Lunch
Specials
TIDEWATER BOOKS
2007 & Browsery
Your local independent bookseller
Carefully curated books to provide the
very best in today’s literature, including
Canlit, mysteries, politics, cooking and
gardening, children’s books, and more!
We also offer Maritime-made fine craft
and gifts, unique greeting cards,
Bakery Café
journals, and wonderful children’s toys.
Drop in and share our love of reading!
A LWAYS G LUTEN -F REE “One of 35 Charming Canadian
Bookstores You Need to Visit.”
13 Bridge Street • 536-0404
www.tidewaterbooks.ca
Read independent – Think
Find us on FaceBook: @cacklinggoosemarket BUZZFEED CANADA independent – Buy independent
46 47Accommodations
Hotel/Motels Country Inn Bed & Breakfast Mount Allison University
Conference Facilities &
Accommodations
www.mta.ca/conference/hotelmta.html
The campus offers conference facilities and
accommodations for small and large groups.
Available from May through August. For
information or reservations please call
(506) 364-2247.
Coastal Inn Sackville Marshlands Inn Sackville Bed and Breakfast
15 Wright Street 55 Bridge Street 7 Main Street
Tel. (506) 536-0000 or 1-888-704-7444 Tel. (506) 536-0170 or 1-800-561-1266 Tel. (506) 536-0101
www.coastalinns.com www.marshlands.nb.ca www.sackvillebedandbreakfast.com
Featuring fifty modern, air conditioned rooms Sackville’s famous heritage Country Inn offers Nestled in the quaint village of Sackville, New
with full bath/shower, flat screen TV and 20 guest rooms furnished with period antiques, Brunswick, home to Mount Allison University and
compli¬mentary “Coastal Plus” breakfast. comfortable parlors for reading and gardens to Tantramar Marshes, Sackville Bed and Breakfast
stroll in. Specializing in business meetings, small offers you the perfect base for discovering the Bay
Guest laundry, kitchenettes, meeting/banquet
conferences and romance packages. Relax, of Fundy, and both Nova Scotia and Prince Edward
room facilities, free high speed internet access,
Replenish and Retire at Marshlands Inn. Island. Come and enjoy our Victorian Home, local
exercise room, and business center. Wheelchair
Off season rates available. CAA discount. festivals, shops and coffee houses while being
accessible.
surrounded by natural beauty and wilderness.
Sackville (Tantramar) Motel
Windsbreath Celebrations and Retreats Bed
4 Robson Avenue and Breakfast
Tel. (506) 536-1327 or 1-800-399-1327 131 Fairfield Road Tel. (506) 540-1916
www.tantramarmotel.com www.bbcanada.com/windsbreath
A family-operated motel featuring 20 air Old fashioned farmhouse hospitality, comfy
conditioned units, guest laundry, colour cable beds, and delicious home cooked food await
TV, full bath & shower. Located with a scenic you in this child and pet friendly b and b with
view of the Tantramar Marshes. lovely panoramic views of the countryside
Senior discounts.
48 49Two Hours Traffic So much to see within a two hour drive.
> www.sackville.com/explore
Stay in Sackville and
Tour the Maritimes!
2 HOUR RADIUS
MIRAMICHI
KOUCHIBOUGUAC
NATIONAL PARK
BOUCTOUCHE
CAVENDISH
CHARLOTTETOWN
SHEDIAC
MONCTON
FREDERICTON
SACKVILLE
AMHERST CAPE BRETON
HOPEWELL ROCKS
FUNDY
NATIONAL PARK
PARRSBORO
TRURO
SAINT JOHN
HALIFAX
50 51Birds of a Feather Bird Watching Package
> www.sackville.com/package
Scenes from Sackville Offered in May, June, September and October
PACKAGE INCLUDES
• Dinner at a fabulous restaurant •G ift certificates for two of our fine craft stores
• Overnight stay in one of Sackville’s fine •A guided visit to the Tantramar Marshes
accommodations • A delicious lunch
• A personalized tour starting at 8 am of the • F or more information or to book a package
Sackville Waterfowl Park visit www.sackville.com/package
Visit our website for the best in
Theatre
Music
& Workshops for all ages
www.livebaittheatre.com
506-536-2248
52 53Worship Service Sackville Visitor Information Centre
> www.sackville.com/explore
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Upper Sackville United Church 34 Mallard Drive Hours of Operation
71 King Street 148 Pondshore Road Sundays 9 am Tel. (506) 364-4967, 1-800-249-2020 May: Open daily 9 am to 5 pm
Tel. 536-0803 Sundays 10 am Tuesdays, On summer pause for July and August,
7:30 pm Bible Study church closed visitor@sackville.com June: Open daily 9 am to 6 pm
Main Street Baptist Church Saint Vincent’s Roman Catholic Church Open May 1 - December 31 July and Aug to 7 pm
20 Main Street Tel. 536-2464 Sundays 10:45 am 63 Charlotte Street Tel. 536-3020 Sundays 9 am
and 6 pm Nursery care available Please note - Visitor Centre open dates and Sept: Open daily 9 am to 6 pm
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church hours are subject to change, please phone or
Salem Baptist Church 36 Bridge Street Tel. 536-1952 Sundays 11 am Oct: Open daily 9 am to 5 pm
email ahead to confirm opening times.
234 Main Street Tel. 536-0407 Sundays 9:45 am, Nov & Dec: Mon–Sat, 10 am to 5 pm
St. Ann’s Anglican Church
11 am, 6 pm Wednesday 7 pm prayer meeting
Built in 1817 Westcock, • Book a guided tour of the Waterfowl Park,
Middle Sackville Baptist Church NB Sundays 9:30 am 8 am in July and August Historic Downtown Sackville, or Beech Hill Park
14 Church Street Tel. 536-2615
St. Pauls Anglican Church • Get detailed information on all there is to do in Important Numbers
Sundays at 10:30 am year-round, Emergency Services
125 Main Street Tel. 536-0897 Sundays 11 am Sackville from our friendly Travel Counsellors (fire/police/ambulance) 911
nursery care available.
New Life Community Church • Visit the popular Craft Gallery RCMP Sackville (non emergency)
Midgic Baptist Church
(United Pentecostal) 119 Crossman Road 533-5151
80 Goose Lake Road, Midgic, NB Tel. 536-3833 Sundays 11 am • See the wetlands interpretive display Sackville Memorial Hospital 364-4100
Mount Allison Chapel Sackville Visitor Information 364-4967
Wood Point Baptist Church • Have a picnic on our cedar deck. And maybe Sackville Town Hall 364-4930
63A York Street Tel. 364-2227 see some local entertainers or participate in
Wood Point, NB Tel. 536-0933 Sundays 10 am Mount Allison University 364-2269
Sackville United Church some activities for young people and families! NB Tourism 1-800-561-0123
110 Main Street Tel. 536-0498 Sundays 11 am Service New Brunswick 364-4076
July and August services at 10am Contact us or visit www.sackville.com/explore
for more details.
Support Local Flavours and Local Talent
Offering Maritime made crafts, home decor and garden decor.
Also available local grass fed beef, pet food, local produce (in season) and
local seasonal specialties such as Maple Products, Dulse, Honey, Crow's feet and berries.
5 Stephens Dr., Exit 506 939-3555
54 55buy buy buy
LOCAL LOCAL LOCAL
Merchants
ART SUPPLIES BANKS Vortex Games Mount Allison University DENTAL Heavenly Hideaway
87 Main St. 939-8300 Bookstore 536-2309
Mount Allison University Scotiabank Sackville Denture Clinic
62 York St. 364-2225
Bookstore 62 York St. 22 Bridge St. 536-2480 X on York St. 131 Main St. 939-3111 Mane Attraction Hair Design
364-2225 10 York St. 364-5899 Mount Allison souvenirs and 536-2206
RBC Royal Bank Sackville Smiles
gifts.
103 Main St. 536-1030 All things collectible, nostalgic 6 Allison Ave. 536-3800 Head’s Up Barbering &
and quirky. Sackville Harness Shop Hair Care 536-1965
AUTOMOTIVE/MACHINERY Dr. Thomas Priemer
39 Main St. 536-0642 41 Bridge St. 536-2788 Hedy’s Hair Care 536-1965
Atlantic Towing/Storage/West BAKERY
Sackville Memorial Hospital
Sackville Auto Clinic, BOUTIQUES/GIFT SHOPS/ Love is in the Hair 536-2200
Cackling Goose Market Auxiliary Gift Shop
34 Lorne St. 536-0532 GALLERIES
38 York St. 536-2303 8 Main Street. 364-4246 GARDEN CENTRE Salon 41 536-2572
Ben’s Service Station be. Style Your LIfe Boutique
Exclusively Gluten-Free Bakery Locally operated by Aux Anderson’s Green House Shear Essentials 536-2268
17 Main St. 536-1301 113 Main St. 939-3388
Café. Cinnamon Buns, Breads, Members offering clothing, 9 School Lane 536-3094 Steel Clippers 536-1481
Blairlyn Auto Clinic Cookies, Cakes & More. Baked Gourmet foods, lifestyle accessories, jewelery including Payzant’s Home Building
157 Queens Rd. 536-3611 Fresh daily. Restaurant open accessories including Canadian made, giftware and The Nest on Bridge 939-2011
Centre
Mon-Sat. Smartwool, Hanky Panky, something for everyone. The Right Cut 536-1199
Community Machinery 19 Mallard Drive 536-2330
unique Canadian jewellery and
7 Fleet St. 899-4880 Cranewood on Main Thunder & Lightning Ltd. Touch of Class Hair
MUCH more.
113 Main St. 939-3133 23 Bridge St. 939 3339 5 Bridge St. 536-1233
East Main Esso Blooms 24 York St. 536-1272 GENERAL MERCHANDISE
222A Main St. 364-8994 Specialty bakery offering Presenting different performers
primarily organic whole grain From traditional to and types of art. The Great Canadian Dollar HEALTH FOOD/SPECIALTY
F & L Auto Repairs breads, local preserves, contemporary to out-of-the- Store 93 Main St. 536-2275 FOODS
462 King St. 536-9807 cookies & other treats. Open ordinary. Blooms stretches the A department store featuring Black Duck Café & Bistro
G. Estabrooks Auto Service for lunch 7 days a week! boundaries of a flower shop. COMPUTERS/TELEPHONES everything priced from $1 to 19 Bridge St. 536-8084
29 Moffat Ln. 536-1891 Knuckles Truffles The Craft Gallery Downtown Digital $20.
Espresso & other drinks, Lunch
Irving / Circle K 26 York St. 536-4861 34 Mallard Drive 536-4163 87 Main St. 939-8300 Jean Coutu Pharmacy special from scratch. Locally
211 Main St. 364-4383 Cafe with handmade Dave Carey Leather PC and Mac sales and service. 97 Main St. 536-0230 sourced, Organic & Fair Trade.
K-D Glass chocolates, ranging from 9 Lorne St. 862-8952 Locally-operated, full-service
The Fix 961-4546 Cackling Goose Market
34 Lorne St. 536-3002 classic to exotic flavours using pharmacy with digital photo
Dave’s Rock Emporium 38 York St. 536-2303
finest Belgian chocolate. station and film developing.
Rick Reid Auto Glass 15 Bridge St. 232-6895 Your Source for Specialty
174 Pond Shore Rd. 536-4141 CONVENIENCE
Selling records, rocks, posters Payzant’s Home Hardware & Organic Foods. Tea,
BOOKS/COMIC BOOKS
Rod Allen Co. Ltd. and turntables. East Main Esso & Building Centre 19 Mallard Coffee, Herbs & Spices,
COLLECTIBLES
31 Bridge St. 536-1555 222A Main St. 364-8994 Drive 536-4663 or 536-2330 International Foods, Vitamins
Black Bowser Comics Eudora Day Spa & Wellness
Irving / Circle K & Supplements. Gluten-Free
Sackville Auto & RV Ltd. 87 Main St. 536-1200 Studio 157 Bridge Street
211 Main St. 364-4383 Baked Goods.
6 Cattail Ridge 364-0006 536-1100 HAIR CARE & AESTHETICS
Blind Forest Books Cattail Ridge Family Market
S Hall Tire, Muffler & Jewellery by Sari LaBelle; Middle Sackville Variety
28B York St. 536-2808 All of You Asthetics & 5 Stephens Drive 939-3555
Auto Repair Vagheggi skin care products; 328 Main St. 536-3013 Tanning 536-0044
64 Crescent St. 536-1668 Quality used books & novelties. Natural Path products by Home, backyard and farmyard
Tantramar Gas Bar
certified Herbalist; professional Colours & Curls 536-1234 goods.
Tantramarsh Auto Supplies/ Tidewater Books and 4 Cattail Ridge 364-9013
Browsery skin & body care products. Creative Cut Hair Design
U.A.P. Auto Parts Knuckles Truffles
109 Bridge St. 536-2025 13 Bridge St. 536-0404 Fog Forest Gallery 536-3084 26 York St. 536-4861
14 Bridge St. 536-9000 CINEMA Traditional chocolates with
Tantramar Gas Bar/Ultramar Books, greeting cards, Eudora Day Spa & Wellness
journals. Your local Vogue Cinema Studio 536-1100 classic or exotic flavors,
4 Cattail Ridge 364-9013
56 independent bookseller. 9 Bridge St. 536-0722 made of first quality Belgian 57
chocolate.You can also read
