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Groundhog Day 2025

Natural Resources
Shubenacadie Sam made her annual prediction at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park. She saw her shadow, predicting 6 more weeks of winter.
atural Resources Minister Tory Rushton at the Groundhog Day event at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park

Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton at the Groundhog Day event at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park. (Communications Nova Scotia)


Shubenacadie Sam slowly stretches out a paw before stepping out to make the yearly Groundhog Day weather prediction.

Shubenacadie Sam slowly stretches out a paw before stepping out to make the yearly Groundhog Day weather prediction. (Communications Nova Scotia)


Shubenacadie Sam takes a little wander around the pen on Groundhog Day. Seeing a shadow, Sam predicts more six weeks of winter.

Shubenacadie Sam takes a little wander around the pen on Groundhog Day. Seeing a shadow, Sam predicts more six weeks of winter. (Communications Nova Scotia)


Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton (right) and Andrew Boyne, the Department’s Director of Wildlife (left), welcome the crowd to the annual Groundhog Day event at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park

Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton (right) and Andrew Boyne, the Department’s Director of Wildlife (left), welcome the crowd to the annual Groundhog Day event at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park. (Communications Nova Scotia)


Shubenacadie Sam with the Sam Mascot during the prediction during Groundhog Day weather prediction

Shubenacadie Sam with the Sam Mascot during the prediction during Groundhog Day weather prediction. (Communications Nova Scotia)


Sam's fans showing their love during Groundhog Day weather prediction.

Sam's fans showing their love during Groundhog Day weather prediction. (Communications Nova Scotia)


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