On the evening of July 27, 2011, something extraordinary unfolded above Collingwood, Ontario—a blazing sphere of light that held the sky captive for a full four hours. This was no ordinary craft or terrestrial light; it was a sphere so brilliantly luminous it rivaled a miniature sun, bathing the surrounding clouds in eerie illumination.
The spectacle began as a bright, fiery ball pulsating with intense light. Several times, the sphere flared with such force it seemed to ignite the very sky, lighting up the clouds like an otherworldly sun. Each burst of brightness lasted long enough to mesmerize, then faded, only to repeat the phenomenon five or six times over the night.
Accompanying the fiery orb was another presence—resembling a plane or some aerial object—that darted around it in swift, unnatural arcs far beyond any aircraft’s typical maneuvering. When the luminous sphere dimmed for intervals approaching fifteen minutes, it would return with glowing intensity for a brief spell, sometimes followed by a second shimmering light appearing just to the left of the first—all fixed in the same spot against the night sky.
This aerial ballet of light and motion drew the attention of many across Collingwood, Craigleith, and Wasaga Beach, communities nestled under the canvas of this stunning nocturnal display. Those who witnessed it were left with questions and a sense of wonder about that radiant sphere’s origin and nature.
What was that fiery orb illuminating the clouds? Was it an uncharted phenomenon, a secret aircraft, or something else entirely? Its persistent brightness, unearthly movements, and the uncanny geometry of its aerial companion continue to intrigue those who witnessed it, fueling curiosity and speculation among UFO enthusiasts and sky watchers alike in Canada and beyond.