The small town of Moonbeam got its name from old-time resident pioneers who often saw flashing lights which they called "moonbeams" falling from the sky near creeks and lakes. A stream flowing on the west side of Strickland bears the name of Moonbeam Creek, which flows into Moonbeam's Rémi Lake. Northern lights also often accompanied these moon rays. However, there are no official documents that prove the origin of the name Moonbeam.
Moonbeam also means "a ray or beam from the moon". After traveling many miles through the dark forest by train, early travelers were struck by the brilliance of the moon on the snow from the natural clearing as they approached Moonbeam. Moonbeam is a unique name in Canada and we are very proud of our name, even though it sometimes makes visitors smile.
Aside from being known for it's flying saucer, Moonbeam has a number of beautiful trails that dive into the boreal forest, and also a wonderful golf course. The small town is known for it's incredible hospitality; there are even reports of visitors in need of a bicycle being lent one from one of the locals. Friendly and accomodating, it's a great place to visit, if only for the chance of having your own "close encounter."
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Moonbeam Information liberated from www.moonbeam.ca
Go to NOmap.ca and click on the Hiking Trails and Snowmobile Trails to see the great adventures you could have in Moonbeam (don't forget to click "Update Map"): Moonbeam on NOmap.ca
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