Bedford, Quebec (city)

Bedford
Bedford in 2025
Location within Brome-Missisquoi RCM.
Bedford
Location in southern Quebec.
Coordinates: 45°07′N 72°59′W / 45.117°N 72.983°W / 45.117; -72.983
CountryCanada
ProvinceQuebec
RegionEstrie
RCMBrome-Missisquoi
ConstitutedNovember 21, 1866
Government
 • MayorClaude Dubois
 • Federal ridingBrome—Missisquoi
 • Prov. ridingBrome-Missisquoi
Area
 • Total
4.40 km2 (1.70 sq mi)
 • Land4.20 km2 (1.62 sq mi)
Elevation
53 m (174 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
2,684
 • Density639.4/km2 (1,656/sq mi)
 • Pop 2006-2011
2.8%
 • Dwellings
1,276
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
Area codes450 and 579
Highways R-202
R-235
Exchange#248
GNBC CodeEFMFP
NTS Map31H2 Cowansville
Geocode2446035
PeopleBedfordite

Bedford (French pronunciation: [bɛdfœʁd]) is a city located in the Eastern Townships region of southern Quebec, Canada. The population as of the Canada 2011 Census was 2,684. This small community is just an hour's drive from larger cities such as Burlington and Montreal.