3 days ago · Wiarton Willie has predicted an early spring. But Willie's prediction goes against his fellow weather-prognosticating animals like Shubenacadie Sam, Fred la marmotte, Punxsutawney Phil and Lucy ...

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.

5 days ago · The Wiarton Willie 2025 Festival and Prediction Morning happens Sunday, Feb. 2 and is put on by the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. The event happens at 370 William St., the location of the community's future town hall. The Wiarton visitor centre, the home of Wiarton Willie and the Wiarton Willie statue are nearby. ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Wiarton Willie Craft & Vendor Market (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM) at the Propeller Club ($1 admission) Masonic Lodge Cheap Chili Chowdown (Lunch – $5 per bowl) Three options: Meat Lovers, Vegetarian Heaven, and Wee Willie’s Chili for milder tastes. Wiarton Legion Willie Weekend. 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Dance featuring Field Party

3 days ago · Willie called for an early spring for the fifth straight year at the 69th annual Wiarton Willie Festival. It was the first prediction event held at the site of the former Sobey’s grocery store. Soon the town will renovate and reform the building into its new town hall.

3 days ago · Wiarton Willie had his work cut out for him predicting the ever changing weather expected to close out the winter. CTV London's Scott Miller reports.

3 days ago · Ontario’s Wiarton Willie reportedly did not see his shadow on Sunday morning, which is good news for people tired of wintry weather. But Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie Sam and Quebec’s Fred la ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Every February 2nd, the town hosts a large festival at Bluewater Park, kicking off with morning fireworks at 7:00 a.m. Willie’s much-anticipated prediction follows at 8:07 a.m. The festivities of the day include trackless train rides, inflatable mazes, horse-drawn wagons, axe throwing and more!

Wiarton Willie is special in that he is the world's only albino prognosticating groundhog! That, and of course, he's never, ever wrong! You can visit Wiarton Willie year round at his home beautiful Bluewater Park .

Feb 2, 2024 · 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...