Wiarton Willie Predicts An Early Spring On Groundhog Day

On Tuesday, Groundhog Day, Wiarton Willie decided that Ontario would see an early spring.

The character of Wiarton Willie has been present in South Bruce Peninsula for 65 years. Locals claim his prediction comes true every year.

Legend says that if the groundhog sees its shadow, it will be scared and return to its burrow. That means six more weeks of winter on the way.

If the groundhog stays outside it will be an early spring.

Groundhog Day is usually celebrated with a large crowd in Wiarton, though due to the pandemic this year the event was closed to the public.

While Willie decided it would be an early spring, Shubenacadie Sam, a groundhog from Nova Scotia, predicted the opposite.

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