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Singles in Bedford

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About Bedford

  • Bedford has a population of about 21,000.
  • It's part of Nova Scotia.
  • It's about 1257 km to Toronto, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Halifax, about 12 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Lower Sackville (6 km), Hammonds Plains (9 km) and Timberlea (9 km).

Where to meet in Bedford

Daytime dates suit a town like Bedford: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Bedford: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Bedford?

Within 50 km of Bedford there are 9 towns and cities — Halifax, Lower Sackville and Eastern Passage among them — with more than 590,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Bedford?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Bedford and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Bedford real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Bedford?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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