Feb. 2nd – Ground Hog Day

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.

According to folklore, if the groundhog sees its shadow on February 2 it will return to its burrow, indicating that there will be six more weeks of winter. If it does not see its shadow, then spring is on the way.

Some Famous Groundhogs –

Balzac Billy – Alberta

Shubenacadie Sam, NS

Two Rivers Tunnel, NS

Wiarton Willie – Ottawa

Punxsutawney Phil, Pennsylvania’s