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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
A star-shaped hilltop fortress overlooking Halifax harbour, with costumed soldiers, cannon firings, and panoramic views of the city and waterfront.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Nova Scotia, Canada · North America
Bedford is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kearney Lake, 11km from Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.
Bedford is a town located in Nova Scotia, Canada. With a population of 21,474, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Bedford sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Halifax time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bedford to your route.
Scott Manor House was built sometime between 1769 and 1772 and is now a museum in Bedford, Nova Scotia. It is the second oldest house in the Halifax Regional Municipality, after the Morris House, and was built by Joseph Scott on the land once owned by his brother Captain George Scott. The house was built next to FortRead more
Sackville, which was under the command of Joseph Scott (1760).
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Bedford is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 44.7255 latitude, -63.6673 longitude.
Bedford has a population of approximately 21,474 people, making it a town in Canada.
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A star-shaped hilltop fortress overlooking Halifax harbour, with costumed soldiers, cannon firings, and panoramic views of the city and waterfront.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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An iconic Nova Scotia fishing village with its famous red-and-white lighthouse perched on massive granite boulders pounded by Atlantic waves.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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