"In the U.S., perhaps the most famous weather forecasting groundhog is Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania, with a prediction expected at 7 a.m. Legend has it that if a groundhog (a crustacean in Lucy's case) emerges from its burrow on a sunny day and sees its shadow, it'll return to hibernation for six weeks more weeks of winter. But if it's cloudy and there's no shadow, spring will arrive early."
"There have been multiple Wiarton Willies over 70 years, making the town on the Bruce Peninsula a big tourist destination. Each year, there's an annual festival, which kicks off with breakfast and fireworks at 7 a.m. This past weekend, there was also a curling event, chili cook-off, skating, a dance and family activities in Bluewater Park, where one of Willie's enclosures is located."
Groundhog Day involves animals emerging Feb. 2 to predict whether spring will arrive early or winter will last six more weeks based on whether they see their shadows. Canadian prognosticators include Shubenacadie Sam, Lucy the Lobster, Wiarton Willie, Fred la marmotte and Van Isle Violet. Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania gives a widely watched prediction at 7 a.m. Legend holds that a visible shadow means the animal will return to hibernation for six more weeks, while no shadow signals an early spring. Wiarton’s event at Bluewater Park attracts visitors with a long history of Willies, an annual festival, breakfast, fireworks and family activities.
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