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We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Groundhog Day in Quebec features “ Fred la Marmotte ” Quebec’s prognosticating groundhog, Fred, or “Gros Fred,” was predicting Quebec’s springtime from 2010 to 2017, after being replaced by his son, “Petit Fred” in 2018 but returned to predict in 2019. Fred is unique in being the only groundhog in North America to make his At the first annual Groundhog Day in Dundurn, groundhog stunt double Gainer the Gopher did not see his shadow, which usually means an early spring. But it's felt like spring for weeks in northern The tradition holds that if a groundhog doesn't see its shadow on Groundhog Day, springlike weather will soon arrive. But if a shadow appears, winter's icy grip won't let go for quite some time. The consensus on spring's early arrival extended to western Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil, whose annual declaration exploded in popularity after the According to groundhog.org, 1886 marked the first time the event appeared in Punxsutawney newspaper, but 1887 was the first time the official trek to Gobbler’s Knob took place. That means that Groundhog Day 2025 will be the 139th celebration! Punxsutawney Virtual Event Groundhog Day is celebrated in Canada and the United States every year on 2 February. Legend has it that watching a groundhog emerge from its burrow can determine the weather forecast for the coming weeks. Accordingly, if it is a sunny day and the groundhog sees its shadow, it goes back to sleep for six more weeks of winter. Groundhog Day in Canada focuses on the concept of a groundhog coming out of its home in mid-winter to “predict” if spring is on its way in the northern hemisphere. Is Groundhog Day a Public Holiday? Groundhog Day is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, February 2, 2025 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Canada. There are 82 prognosticators throughout North America: 68 in the USA, and 14 in Canada. Use the map to find your nearest Groundhog Day prognosticator (unless you’re from Saskatchewan — sorry bud). Groundhog Day falls on Friday, February 2nd, 2024 (332 days ago) in Saskatchewan, Canada. Is Groundhog Day a public holiday? Want to include this holiday information in your website or application? Get started for free. UPDATE: Thursday, Feb 02, 2023, 9:00 AM 2023 results Balzac Billy - No shadow Manitoba Merv - Shadow Wiarton Willy - No shadow Shubenacadie Sam - Shadow Punxsutawney Phil - Shadow ORIGINAL: Thursday, Feb 02, 2023, 6:00 AM One of the most fun days of the the year is here, as it is Groundhog Day. The old ritual goes if the groundhog sees their shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, but 2024 Groundhog Day Predictions: Canada’s groundhogs have agreed to disagree on weather predictions. Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie Sam predicted early spring at the 8 a.m. event held at Shubenacadie Park, while Lucy the Lobster disagreed with a forecast of six more weeks of winter as she saw her shadow. Manitoba Merv - Six more weeks of winter. Manitoba Merv has been leading local Groundhog Day celebrations for over 30 years. He started as an actor in children's puppet shows at Oak Hammock Marsh Groundhog Day and other holidays celebrated in the province of Saskatchewan in the year 2022. Meet Whelan Woody — the groundhog that has been predicting the end of winter for Saskatchewan residents for the past two years in Whelan Bay, about 50 kilometres north of Candle Lake. 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 Groundhog Day and other holidays celebrated in the province of Saskatchewan in the year 2025. Saskatchewan’s unofficial groundhog has become something of a celebrity in the community since he was rescued from the side of the road by Shanno Lidster’s husband. Happy Groundhog Day Saskatchewan! Has the groundhog seen its shadow? Will Spring be coming soon? We know about this lovable rodent, but what other signs of Spring being near do you look forward to? Reveal Answer Over 135 years old The Groundhog Club humorously claims that Phil’s longevity comes from an “elixir of life.” 11. What U.S. state is home to the most famous Groundhog Day celebration? Reveal Answer Pennsylvania Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, is home to the largest and most well-known Groundhog Day event. 12. Groundhog Day and other holidays celebrated in the province of Saskatchewan in the year 2023. Saskatchewan Day. August 15. Assumption of Mary. September 4.
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