Head of the Basin
The rounded northern end of Bedford Basin fills much of the frame. Its wide, empty shape contrasts with the dense suburban streets packed along its edges.
Minimalist map poster · Canada
Bedford Map Poster & Print
44.7255° N / 63.6673° W
Where the Sackville River enters the head of Bedford Basin, a curving shoreline suburb climbs toward lakes and wooded ridges
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Bedford in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Bedford, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Bedford at home
The map
About this Bedford map poster
Bedford sits at the northern end of Bedford Basin, the broad inner harbour of Halifax. On a map the water comes first: a large, rounded basin that narrows to the south toward the Narrows and the city, with the mouth of the Sackville River at its head. The Bedford Highway follows the western shore, one long curve hugging the water all the way into Halifax.
Inland, the street pattern shifts from the older shoreline roads to the looping crescents and cul-de-sacs of later subdivisions. These are laid across hilly, rocky ground scattered with lakes. Kearney Lake and the wooded valley of Hemlock Ravine Park add dark, irregular shapes nearby. Water, woodland and suburban curves share the frame fairly evenly, so the map feels balanced rather than crowded.
European history here begins with Fort Sackville, built in 1749 to guard the overland route to Halifax. During the Second World War the Basin became an assembly point for Atlantic convoys. A Bedford map poster shows the sheltered shoreline that made both uses possible, with the harbour as a calm, open shape at the centre.
- Population
- 21,000
- Coordinates
- 44.7255° N / 63.6673° W
- Elevation
- 25 m
- Time zone
- Halifax
- Region
- Bedford, Nova Scotia
Sackville River mouth
The river enters the basin at Bedford's centre as a thin line winding in from the north-west. It is the reason a fort, and later a community, grew up here.
Bedford Highway
This shoreline road runs along the western edge of the water toward Halifax. It is one of the longest and cleanest curves on the poster.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Bedford
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Bedford
A map that means something
Bedford is where many Halifax families put down roots, so this map fits a new home, a first house on the hill or a childhood address. It is also a quiet reminder of the harbour for anyone who has since moved away from Nova Scotia.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can hold a street, a family name or the date you moved in. Blueprint suits the harbour well, and Classic black & white, Noir, Paper and Sand are quieter options. The $9 HD set includes 50×70 cm and 24×36″ among its six sizes.
Order the Bedford posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Bedford map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Bedford poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Bedford poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Bedford poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Bedford poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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