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UFO Landing Pad

St. Paul, Alberta

The world's first UFO landing pad, built in 1967 for Canada's centennial, sits on a time capsule due to open in 2067. A small UFO exhibit is next door.

Visitor centre open late May to early September.

The creature

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

Nearby

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