Bedford
City in Quebec, Canada
Overview
Bedford is a picturesque small town situated in Quebec's Montérégie region, famous for its charming main street, local hospitality, and nearby natural attractions. With a relaxed pace, friendly residents, and historic sites, it's a lovely stop for those exploring rural Quebec.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Quebec
Population
2,684
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
45.12°, -72.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,945
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$2,050
Cashless
72
English
35
Temperature
6.7°C
Summer Avg
20.0°C
Winter Avg
-7.5°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
-35.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1094 mm
Internet Speed
51 Mbps
Upload
50 Mbps
Latency
68 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
ZBM
Distance
27 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.