Town of Wiarton, Ontario

Groundhog (Wiarton Willie) Designer: Dave Robinson

When Built: 1996 Dimensions: Weight: 6 Tons Construction Materials: Amabel Dolomite stone (limestone) from Bruce Peninsula Location:

Reason for Building:

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Wiarton Willie's prognostications.

Additional Information:

Actual name of the statue is "Willie Emerging." Wiarton Willie is the name of the groundhog which predicts when spring will arrive each February 2.

The Wiarton Lions Club commissioned the statue.

Information Source: Town of Wiarton

Picture Source: Postcard from Town of Wiarton