Nature Trails near Moonbeam, Ontario
Welcome to Moonbeam!
"Moonbeam, where the moon beams blend in with northern lights"
THE ORIGIN OF THE NAME MOONBEAM
The small town 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.
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