Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Classic: The UFO over Montreal
Jul 22, 2025
On a foggy November evening in 1990, a mysterious object baffled Montreal's residents as they flocked to rooftops to glimpse a real UFO. Eyewitness accounts from journalists and police added credibility to the spectacle, sparking debates on the reliability of memory. The discussion dives into Montreal's rich cultural history, showing how its evolution intersects with public fascination for the unknown. Explore the intersection of skepticism and intrigue as the hosts dissect the complexities of UFO sightings and the cultural narratives that surround them.
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Sighting Over Montreal Hotel
- On November 7th, 1990, a large, round metallic object with bright lights hovered over Montreal for nearly three hours.
- Around 40 to 70 witnesses gathered mainly on the Place Bonaventure Hotel rooftop to observe this phenomenon.
Massive UFO Size Estimates
- Witnesses estimated the UFO's size as approximately 540 meters wide at an elevation between 2,500 and 3,000 meters.
- If true, this would make it an enormous craft far exceeding known aircraft sizes.
Unusually Long Observation Time
- The object remained stationary, visible for nearly three hours with no change in movement or size.
- This allowed witnesses to observe the phenomenon in detail, distinguishing it from most fleeting sightings.