Bedford (Nova Scotia) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
community in Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada
About Bedford (Nova Scotia)
Bedford is a suburban community at the northern tip of the Bedford Basin, which is an extension of the Halifax Harbour. The community traces its history to the establishment of Fort Sackville by the British military in 1749. The village that grew around the fort adopted the name Bedford in 1850. The area of Bedford has evidence of indigenous peoples dating back thousands of years. Petroglyphs are found at Bedford Petroglyphs National Historic Site. The Bedford area is known as Kwipek to the Mi'kmaq First Nation. Edward Cornwallis arrived to establish Halifax with 13 transports on June 21, 1749. By unilaterally establishing Halifax the British were violating earlier treaties with the Mi'kmaq (1726). The British quickly began to build other settlements. To guard against Mi'kmaq, Acadian and
Top Attractions in Bedford (Nova Scotia)
Explore the best things to see and do in Bedford (Nova Scotia):
- ★Bedford Days
- ★DeWolf Park
- ★Scott Manor House
Where to Eat in Bedford (Nova Scotia)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Lemon Tree Restaurant
- 🍴Resto Urban Dining
- 🍴The Chickenburger
Where to Stay in Bedford (Nova Scotia)
- 🏨Esquire Motel
- 🏨Stardust Motel
Bedford (Nova Scotia) Travel Guide Sections
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