The Montreal Bonaventure Hotel Sighting

On November 7, 1990, guests and staff at Montreal’s Hotel Bonaventure observed a massive, silent object hovering over downtown for approximately three hours. Witnesses from the hotel’s rooftop swimming pool had an unobstructed view of the phenomenon, making this one of Canada’s most significant mass sighting events.

The Setting

The Hotel Bonaventure:

• Located in downtown Montreal
• Features a rooftop garden and outdoor swimming pool
• Provided witnesses with clear sky views
• Multiple floors of windows faced the object

The Sighting

Beginning around 7:00 PM:

• Hotel guests noticed unusual lights above the city
• Staff members were alerted
• Witnesses gathered at the rooftop pool area
• The object remained visible for approximately three hours

Object Description

Witnesses described:

• A large, oval or circular structure
• Multiple lights arranged in a pattern
• A distinct “metallic” appearance
• Completely silent despite apparent proximity
• Estimated size of several hundred feet
• Stationary hovering with occasional slight movement

Witnesses

The approximately 40 witnesses included:

• Hotel guests
• Hotel staff
• Security personnel
• People who gathered after hearing about the sighting

Duration

The extended observation was notable:

• Three hours of visibility
• Witnesses came and went during the event
• Multiple independent observation periods
• The object eventually rose and departed

Police Response

Montreal police were contacted:

• Officers reportedly observed the object
• No official explanation was offered
• The sighting was documented in reports

Media Coverage

The event received attention:

• Local news covered the sighting
• Witness interviews were conducted
• The extended duration made it newsworthy
• The hotel location added credibility

Investigation

UFO researchers investigated:

• Witness statements were collected
• The location was examined
• Weather and aircraft records were checked
• No conventional explanation emerged

Significance

The Montreal sighting is significant for:

• Extended duration (3 hours)
• Mass witnesses (40+)
• Urban setting with good visibility
• Hotel staff credibility
• No conventional explanation

Legacy

The Bonaventure Hotel sighting demonstrated that UFOs can appear over major urban centers and remain visible long enough for extensive observation. The number and variety of witnesses made this case particularly compelling.