Canadian folklore

Canadian folklore comprises stories, legends, and traditions reflecting the country’s diverse history and culture. It includes tales of Indigenous peoples’ spiritual beliefs, explorers like Samuel de Champlain, and settler narratives. Notable figures like the mythical Wendigo embody Native legends, while stories of the friendly Sasquatch or the mysterious Ogopogo lake monster capture regional imagination. Folklore also features Christmas traditions like the red-suited Santa Claus shaped by early Canadian writers. These stories preserve cultural identities, connect communities, and offer insight into Canada's natural environment, blending Indigenous, French, British, and immigrant influences into a rich tapestry of myth and storytelling.