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Shag Harbour UFO Centre

Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia

A small seasonal museum on the shore where, in October 1967, witnesses reported a lit object dropping into the sea and the RCMP and navy went looking.

Directions

Open in summer, roughly June to September.

Map pin is approximate: it marks the nearest town or the general area.

The creature

Flying sauceraka Disc, Flying discThe classic disc-shaped UFO that launched the modern era of sightings.

Nearby

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Source: novascotia.com. Hours, prices and dates change, so confirm with the organizer before you travel. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.