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A monument to Wiarton Willie in Bluewater Park. Wiarton Willie is the name given to a Canadian groundhog who lives in the community of Wiarton in Bruce County, Ontario. Every February 2, on Groundhog Day, Willie takes part in the local Wiarton Willie Festival. His role is to predict whether there will be an early spring. Although the original Wiarton Willie, a white groundhog that lives in Wiarton, Ont., has predicted an early spring, matching similar forecasts from Punxsutawney Phil, Fred la marmotte and Shubenacadie Sam. Lucy the Canada’s list of Groundhog Day predictors also include Lucy the Lobster, TR Tunnel, Shubenacadie Sam, Okanagan Okie, Balzac Billy, Van Isle Violet, Fred la Marmotte and Manitoba Merv. Wiarton Willie Festival . What: Visit Wiarton on February 2 to wake up Willie at 7am with fireworks, and catch the official prediction at 8:07am. Statues, murals, signs and more help to celebrate Wiarton Willie all year long. And of course, each February 2nd, Groundhog Day, many folks travel early morning to Wiarton or tune into the news to hear Willie's prediction of either an early spring, or six more weeks of winter. The prediction is broadcasted globally. Wiarton Wille is Canada’s most famous prognosticating groundhog, from the town of Wiarton, Ontario. Willie is a white groundhog whose coming was foretold as one who would forever alter the world of weather prognostication. Every February 2nd, Willie announces his prediction in Groundhogese to The Mayor of the Land and of the Marmot, the only WATCH: Groundhog Day 2024: Wiarton Willie predicts early spring for Canada – Feb 2, 2024. The email you need for the day’s top news stories from Canada and around the world. Groundhog Day is on Friday, February 2nd and that means all eyes will be on the province’s weather-predicting groundhog, Wiarton Willie. Every year Ontarians wait to see if he will cast a shadow, foretelling six more weeks of winter or if he’ll show no shadow, therefore bringing an early spring. Canada’s famous prognosticating rodents appeared to reach a consensus on Groundhog Day, as furry forecasters spanning three provinces predicted an early spring. Ontario’s Wiarton Willie, Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie Sam and Quebec’s Fred la Marmotte all reportedly did not see their shadows on Friday morning. The original is said to have lived 22 years, which far exceeds the six year lifespan of the average groundhog. Wiarton Willie has been famous in Ontario for decades, but he shot to national fame after it came out that he never made it to the 2021 Groundhog Day celebration. Turns out, Wiarton Willie IV died before the 2021 celebration. Reporters Annually February Groundhog Day, the Wiarton Willie Festival is the one of largest winter events in Ontario. More than 40 different events, celebrating Canada's winter ending groundhog. Started in 1956 the Festival has grown from a single day to upwards of 10 days. This event starts with Sauble Beach Winterfest's. Come for Winter Fun. It’s Groundhog Day, and as folklore goes, a groundhog will emerge from its burrow and if it does not see its shadow, then spring is just around the corner, w This year's Groundhog Day forecast was officially announced at 8:07 a.m. ET Thursday from Wiarton, Ont., but Willie wasn't the only four-legged prognosticator with a view on how the weather will Wiarton Willie is a prognosticating Groundhog from Wiarton in Ontario, Canada. Wiarton Willie has made 61 predictions since 1955. Wiarton Willie, the groundhog who fictitiously predicts the weather in the Ontario town that relies on him as a major tourist draw, is dead — and has been for some time. Content Skip to Main Every February 2, on Groundhog Day, Willie takes part in the local Wiarton Willie Festival. His role is to predict whether there will be an early spring. Although the original Wiarton Willie died in 1999, the Wiarton groundhog day celebrations continue each year with the original Willie's successors, referred to as "Wee Willie." On Friday, Wiarton Willie, Ontario's famed groundhog, was carried out onto the stage at Wiarton Arena, to decide the fate of winter for Canadians. South Bruc 4:40 Groundhog Day 2022: Wiarton Willie predicts early spring with grey skies overhead. The email you need for the day’s top news stories from Canada and around the world. Wiarton Willie Hockey Dance (Sat Feb 1, 2025) Dance Sat Feb 1, 2025 from 8pm to 2am. Music featuring Fat Boy Tony Band and Grey Road One. $20/per ticket at the Wiarton Arena. Wiarton Willie Hockey Tournament (Jan 31 to Feb 2, 2025) Pancake Breakfast (Feb 1, 2025) The St. John's United Church Wiarton Willie Pancake Breakfast. Feb 1 from 8am to 12 The groundhog did not see its shadow this morning (Friday, Feb. 2), and if the Groundhog Day prediction holds true, that means we’ll have an early spring this year. Willie has been predicting the weather every year on Feb. 2 since 1957. Wiarton Willie: Ontario - Early spring (April Walker/The Weather Network) Willie made his prediction around 8:07 am (EST), calling for an early spring to a crowd of cheers.
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