Moonbeam Ontario

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A beautiful day here in Moonbeam Ontario

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Moonbeam is a township in Ontario, Canada, located in the Cochrane District.

It is located between the communities of Fauquier and Kitigan, 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Kapuskasing along Highway 11 just south of René Brunelle Provincial Park.

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It is known for its roadside flying saucer, which is also featured prominently in promotional material.

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The name "Moonbeam" is attributed to early pioneers who allegedly witnessed flashing lights falling from the sky, which they called "moonbeams".

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The town is most famously referenced in the song "Fly" by the Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, on their 2006 album World Container.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonbeam,_Ontario

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