Bedford

For years regarded as the biggest town in Missisquoi County, Bedford (1890) is located close to the Vermont border. The first settlers arrived in 1804 and by 1860, the village had 400 citizens. At the end of the 19th century, Bedford was a significant centre for commerce where one could find a railway station, retail stores, agricultural businesses, the offices of the Bedford Times newspaper, a subsidiary of the Exchange Bank, an office of the Dominion Telegraph Company, a tannery, several manufacturers and a foundry. The Anglican (1834), United (1871) and Catholic (1910) churches and a number of splendidly preserved residences are the pride of both English and French residents. The Meules trail, along with the Centre d’interprétation de la rivière aux Brochets, allows an exceptional view of the downtown area. A heritage walking trail close to the downtown core allows visitors to discover the heritageread more > and architectural character of a dozen homes and businesses.