Victoria Strange Object
A 1949 sighting report involving the crew of the ferry Chinoik, who observed an erratic, bright light moving near Victoria, British Columbia. The object performed sharp maneuvers and spiraled upward through an overcast sky.
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Abbotsford - White Objects United by "Ribbon"
This document is a brief report of a 1954 sighting in Abbotsford, Canada, involving two white, round objects connected by a ribbon. It is significant for its description of the objects' unique, jerky, and tethered flight behavior.
Athabasca Sasquatch Ship
A 1960 press report details a claim by the Athabasca Indian Scouts regarding the discovery of a 200-yard-wide circular 'sky boat' that crashed in British Columbia. The object was described as glowing at night and having moved between a lake, the Fraser River, and the local forest.
Civilian Pilot Report - Champagne, Yukon - May 29, 1960
A 1960 civilian pilot report from the Yukon describes a tumbling, 50-foot object. The investigation was closed due to insufficient data and the inability to locate the witnesses.
Another Vancouver Island Sighting
A 1960 sighting report from Victoria, BC, describes a silent, cigar-shaped object observed by Miss M. J. Footner. The object hovered near Little Saanich Mountain before performing a right-angle turn and departing.
Round Thing As Big As A Car
A 1965 report from The Martlet newspaper describes a sighting of a round, car-sized object by a British Columbia farmer. The witness reported a hushed, fan-like sound and a rapid departure, while a subsequent check with a geiger counter allegedly detected radioactivity at the site.
Witness Adamant: Lights in the Sky "Not Venus"
A Victoria resident, Ina Uhthoff, disputed an official RCAF and observatory identification of a light sighting as the planet Venus. The article highlights the tension between witness testimony and official explanations regarding unidentified aerial phenomena.
UFO Caused Victoria Lights to Dim?
This memo documents a 1967 incident in Victoria, BC, where a colored UFO was sighted during a sudden, unexplained dimming of city lights. The author challenges the official press explanation of distant lightning, suggesting a link between the UFO and the electrical disturbance.
Chilliwack UFO Sighting - October 1967
Elizabeth Keller reports observing an unidentified aerial object in Chilliwack, BC, in October 1967. The object exhibited erratic, wobbly movement and high-speed departure, though the witness remains skeptical of the UFO phenomenon.
Airship Sighting Near Sidney, BC
This document details historical airship sightings in British Columbia in 1896, noting that many such reports were likely misidentified and not related to a planned Swedish balloon expedition.
Balloon Expedition to the North Pole
This document is a 1896 Canadian government public notice regarding a Swedish North Pole balloon expedition. It includes a later note explaining that the expedition was delayed until 1897 and crashed shortly after launch, despite many contemporary sightings being attributed to it.
Swedish Balloon Sighting
A 1896 telegraph reports a sighting of the Andrée balloon at coordinates 55.15, 127.40 in Canada. The sighting was later determined to be a misidentification, as the actual balloon did not launch until 1897.
UFO*BC Website Homepage and Updates
This document is an archival capture of the UFO*BC website, detailing their research focus, recent sighting reports, and organizational history. It provides contact information for the public to report UFO or paranormal experiences.
Cariboo Mulenappings
This document describes a series of mule disappearances in British Columbia between 1863 and 1865 that were associated with sightings of mysterious hovering white lights. The Pinkerton detective agency attempted to investigate and stop the losses but was unsuccessful.
Balloon Sighting Near Black Water Lake, BC
An 1896 report from an Indian Agent in British Columbia documents a sighting of a bright, balloon-like object by the head chief of the Kitspioux. The document includes later commentary suggesting such sightings were often misidentified attempts to track a planned Swedish North Pole balloon expedition.
Balloon Sighting Near Black Water Lake, BC
A 1896 report documents a sighting of an unidentified object with bright lights by a Kitapiox hunting party in British Columbia. The witnesses associated the object with a Swedish balloon expedition, though historical records indicate the actual balloon did not launch until 1897.
Balloon Sighted Near Hazelton 2, BC
A 1896 report from an Indian Agent in Hazelton, BC, documents a sighting of an object identified by the author as the Andre balloon. The document provides context regarding the Swedish government's planned North Pole expedition.
Object Sighted Near Hazelton, BC
A report from 1896 describes a young boy witnessing a dark, maneuvering object in the sky near Hazelton, British Columbia. The report was forwarded by an Indian agent to his superior despite his personal skepticism.
Balloon Sighting Near Hazelton, BC
A 1980 magazine article recounts a 1896 sighting of a 'skycraft' near Hazelton, BC, noting that such reports were often misidentified as a Swedish balloon expedition that did not launch until 1897.
Rossland Airship
This document summarizes a 1896 aerial sighting in Rossland, British Columbia, involving a luminous, maneuvering object. It serves as a historical reference to the 'airship wave' of the late 19th century.
Airship Sighting In Victoria, BC
This document records a July 1897 sighting of a luminous object in Victoria, BC, by two utility company employees. It also clarifies that many contemporary sightings were misattributed to a failed Swedish balloon expedition.
Object Sighted Near River's Inlet, BC
A 1897 newspaper report details a sighting of a slow-moving, luminous, pear-shaped object over River's Inlet, BC. The document contextualizes this event against contemporary reports often misidentified as a Swedish balloon project.
Object Sighted Near River's Inlet 2, BC
A 1980 magazine article recounts a 1897 sighting of a luminous, pear-shaped object in British Columbia. The report notes that the sighting was likely misidentified by witnesses as the balloon of explorer Saloman Andree, which was not in the area.
Huge Globe of Fire Over Kamloops, BC
This document is a 1897 newspaper report detailing a sighting of a 'globe of fire' over Kamloops, British Columbia. The object was observed by multiple witnesses for two hours as it moved across the sky.
Fire Balloon Over Salt Springs Island, BC
This document summarizes two 1897 newspaper reports of a 'fire balloon' sighting in British Columbia. The accounts describe a glowing, steady light that moved against the wind near Victoria and Goldstream.
Straight of Georgia "Star"
This document provides a historical account of an aerial sighting in the Strait of Georgia on August 9, 1897, involving a bright red, cigar-haloed object observed by passengers on a steamer. It serves as a reference entry for early UFO-related phenomena.
Light Over Coal City, BC
This document details an 1897 sighting of a mysterious light in British Columbia, noting the conflict between public witness accounts and the local newspaper's attempt to explain the event as a fire reflection.
Rossland "Ball of Fire"
This document is a historical press report from 1897 detailing a sighting of a luminous, maneuvering aerial object over Rossland, British Columbia. It is significant for its detailed description of the object's behavior and the list of credible local witnesses involved.
Vancouver Airship
This document summarizes a historical 1897 sighting of an airship-like object in Vancouver, as reported by the Hamilton Spectator. It serves as a reference for unexplained aerial events in late 19th-century Canada.
Gravel River Air Ship
A 1897 newspaper report details a sighting of an unidentified aerial object by C.P.R. officials near Gravel River, Canada. The object displayed complex lighting and maneuverability, leading observers to believe it was an experimental air ship.
Okanagan Lake Air Ship
A 1897 newspaper report details a sighting of an illuminated, oblong aerial object by two mine workers at Okanagan Lake. The witnesses observed a man operating machinery on the object that emitted a continuous stream of sparks.
Aeroplane Near Armstrong
A newspaper report from 1915 details a sighting of an aerial object with a searchlight by a group of people near Armstrong, British Columbia. The object was observed for several minutes before moving south.
Aeroplanes Sailing Over Okanagan Lake
A 1915 newspaper report details multiple sightings of a brilliant, buzzing aerial object over Okanagan Lake. Witnesses observed the object performing maneuvers and emitting motor-like sounds throughout the night.
Meteorite Near Canford
A newspaper report from 1919 details a bright aerial object and subsequent loud impact heard by residents near Canford, British Columbia. The event was widely witnessed, though the impact site was not immediately located.
Meteor Bursts Over Penticton
A meteor was observed over several British Columbia towns on July 15, 1922, accompanied by a hissing sound and a loud explosion. The event was documented by local newspapers including the Penticton Herald and the Greenwood Ledge.
Meteor Bursts Near Kamloops
A 1929 newspaper report details a meteor event in Kamloops, British Columbia, that caused widespread alarm due to associated light, noise, and perceived heat. Witnesses reported a slow-descending object that eventually exploded.
Ducks Sense Flying Saucers
A 1947 press report describes a sighting of two aluminum-colored disks in Port Alberni, B.C., where witnesses were alerted by the reaction of local ducks.
Mystery Disc Stories Grow
A June 1947 Vancouver Sun article reports two local sightings of 'flying saucers,' including a detailed account by William Crodie of a wingless, silvery object.
Flying Teacups
A newspaper report from July 3, 1947, details a Vancouver woman's sighting of 'flying teacups' on July 2, 1947. The report connects this event to broader sightings of 'mirror-like spheroids' in the United States.
Saucers Appear Over Maillardville, BC
A July 1947 newspaper report documents multiple witness accounts of unidentified aerial objects in Maillardville, British Columbia. Witnesses described shiny discs and unusual dust clouds, with one report mentioning three discs ascending from behind trees.
Cultus Lake Disc
This document is a brief sighting report from July 24, 1947, detailing an observation of an oval disc near Cultus Lake, Canada. It is recorded as Case 847 in Ted Bloecher's research on the 1947 UFO wave.
UFO Sighting in Vernon
John Musgrave reports a UFO sighting from June 1949 near Vernon, British Columbia, and describes several other aerial observations made between 1965 and 1966. The document serves as personal correspondence detailing his experiences and his attempt to distinguish between astronomical events and unidentified objects.
KAMLOOPS RESIDENTS SEE FIERY OBJECTS
A 1949 newspaper report details sightings of a fiery, ball-shaped object with a silvery tail by residents in Kamloops and Louis Creek, British Columbia. Witnesses described the object as silent, fast-moving, and eventually disintegrating.
Mystery Object Seen Over Strait
A newspaper report from December 1949 details a mass sighting of a silver, pencil-shaped, wingless object over the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Official agencies reported no knowledge of the craft, leading to public speculation about secret military technology.
Vancouver "Flying Saucer"
A Canadian military Sergeant reported observing a large, oscillating, bronze-tinted, disc-shaped object over Vancouver on February 26, 1950. The report provides a detailed physical description based on binocular observation and notes the object's trajectory toward Vancouver Island.
Flying Saucers Are Here
A newspaper article from March 1950 reports a sighting of a phosphorescent-green, dual-saucer-shaped object over Okanagan Lake by two witnesses. The report highlights the growing trend of similar unexplained aerial sightings in the Penticton area at the time.
Westbank Has Its Flying Saucers Too
A 1950 newspaper report describes a sighting of two unidentified objects by Allan Davidson in Westbank, British Columbia. The objects were observed traveling in opposite directions without leaving tails or lights.
Flying Saucer Or Jet?
A 1950 newspaper report details an unidentified aerial sighting by an airport employee in Penticton, Canada. The object, described as having swept-back wings, vanished within 25 seconds of being spotted.
Prophecy Comes True
On April 25, 1950, a Vancouver airport official and a Trans Canada Airlines pilot reported sighting an unidentified object over the Lower Mainland. The object was described variously as a 'flying ice cream cone' and a 'B-50' aircraft.
"Thing" Seen Over Vancouver
This document details two separate 1950 Canadian sightings of unidentified aerial objects, one in Vancouver and one in Medicine Hat. The reports describe high-speed, unconventional objects observed by airport personnel and private citizens.
Cigar-Shaped Object Over Texada Island
A personal letter from 1952 reporting a cigar-shaped UFO sighting near Texada Island, British Columbia, in February 1951. The witness provided an estimated altitude and duration of the event, along with a photograph for reference.
Flying Saucer Seen By Osoyoos Couple
This document is a newspaper report from The Penticton Herald detailing a 1951 UFO sighting by a couple in Osoyoos, Canada. It provides specific details regarding the object's appearance, speed, and flight path.
"Mystery Plane" Crash Starts Hunt
Following reports from three ships of a flaming aircraft crashing into the Hakai Passage in January 1952, the RCAF conducted an unsuccessful search. No missing aircraft were identified, leading officials to suggest the object may have been a meteorite.
Heavenly Phenomenon Seen by Penticton Pioneer
A Penticton resident reported seeing a light fall from the sky on March 7, 1952. The witness described the object as resembling a street light and noted it lacked a tail or sparks.
White Light Seen Over Hammond, BC
A report detailing a March 1952 sighting of an unidentified aerial object in Hammond, BC, by four witnesses. The object's erratic flight maneuvers led analysts to rule out conventional aircraft and natural phenomena.
Green Light Seen Over Hammond, BC
This document provides a historical account of a UFO sighting near Hammond, British Columbia, on April 4, 1952. It details the object's color changes, movement patterns, and lack of sound during the observation.
Spheres Seen Over Vancouver, BC
This document summarizes four UFO sightings reported in the Vancouver Sun during April 1952. The sightings describe various aerial objects, including V-formations and spheres, exhibiting unusual flight patterns and color changes.
Fireballs Fly Like Crazy Over City
A May 1952 newspaper report documents multiple eyewitness accounts of unidentified aerial phenomena over Vancouver. The article notes that while some sightings may be attributed to searchlights, other reports of large, zig-zagging lights remain unexplained.
Canada's Department of Transport Studies UFOs
This document summarizes two Project Magnet UFO sightings in British Columbia from July 1952. It details the observations of a bright amber light in Vancouver and a luminous object at Nootka Station.
Green Ball Of Fire Flashes Across Sky Here
A newspaper report from August 1952 details a sighting of a green fireball with a reddish tail by two witnesses in Penticton, Canada. The object was described as larger than a falling star and descended toward Westbank.