Episode 287: Canada, the second-largest country in the world, is a vast land of dense forests, expansive tundras, and rugged coastlines. Our diverse landscapes are home to folklore, legends, and tales of mysterious creatures. These elusive beings have captured the imaginations of locals, researchers, and enthusiasts for generations. In this, the first of five spookier-themed episodes for October, let\u2019s explore a few of Canada's most intriguing legendary creatures. We\u2019ll learn about a weird giant frog in Coleman, New Brunswick, a mythical people-eating creature in B.C., grumpy fairies in Quebec, and a few mythical and often terrifying creatures from the indigenous lore of Canada\u2019s north.\nSources:\nThe Coleman Frog\nJump Into History With the Coleman Frog\nIt\u2019s Something | Coleman Frog\nKwakwaka\u2019wakw (Kwakiutl)\nBook of Creatures | Baxbakwalanuxsiwae\nLe bonhomme sept-heures\nThe Social Organization & Secret Societies of the Kwakiutl by Franz Boas | Internet Archive\nIntellectual culture of the Hudson Bay Eskimos : Rasmussen, Knud | Internet Archive\nA Book of Creatures | Canada\n.: INUIT MYTHOLOGY:. | Mahaha\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices