Local folklore states, the original Groundhog Day happened in 1887 in Punxsutawney when locals went to Gobbler’s Knob, known as Punxsutawney Phil’s official home.
In Canada, we rely on groundhogs including Shubenacadie Sam in Nova Scotia, and Wiarton Willie in Ontario.
This morning, groundhog stew may be on the menu for some. It was clear with the sunshine…Shubenacdie Sam saw his shadow, which means six more weeks of winter.
Today is also World Wet Lands day and the park will have displays and activities available
It will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 12pm with Sam expected to emerge at 8am
The #Countdown to #GroundhogDay2023 is on! pic.twitter.com/auUtyQPT2n
— Shubenacadie Sam (@ShubenacadieSam) January 13, 2023
Wiarton Willie Says Early Spring For Ontario:
In Ontario, an in-person event for the first time since before the pandemic.
Over 1,000 people gathered for Wiarton Willie’s official spring forecast.
He did not see his shadow.
It also begins the Wiarton Willie Festival in the town.
Two more sleeps until we #wakeupwillie and learn if there will be six more weeks of winter, or an early spring!
Join us on February 2nd for fireworks at 7am followed by Willie's Offical Prediction at 8:07am. #groundhogday #wiartonwillie #wiarton #winterfestival pic.twitter.com/09r0yJihfY— Wiarton Willie (@willieofficial) January 31, 2023
It’s Not All About Groundhogs:
Lucy the Lobster took the spotlight in Barrington, Nova Scotia for the fifth straight year.
She made her way out of her crate on the Cape Sable Island Causeway, and also saw her shadow.
This helps to kick off the Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl, a celebration of the crustacean all along the South Shore.
