- About Groundhog Day in Canada
Brief history of Groundhog Day in Canada, including Great Willie of Wiarton and his successor, Wee Willie of Wiarton.
gocanada.about.com/library/weekly/aa012903a.htm
- Canadian Encyclopedia: Groundhog Day
Explains this woodchuck-driven forecasting technique observed on Groundhog Day, and critically examines the meteorological accuracy of the method.
www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0010738
- Project Groundhog
Telecommunications curriculum project from the public libraries of Newfoundland and Labrador, available to students and teachers worldwide. Engages students in exploring whether or not the groundhog is an accurate weather predictor by tracking the weather in the six weeks following Groundhog Day.
www.projectgroundhog.net
- Wiarton Willie
Official website of Wee Willie of Wiarton, with information about Groundhog Day celebrations and Canada's leading weather prognosticator. Includes photos, coloring pages, history of the event, and more.
www.wiarton-willie.org
- Wiarton Willie and Groundhog Day
Includes reports, quick facts, and links on Wiarton Willie and Groundhog Day.
www.cbc.ca/news/background/groundhogday
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