 Photograph of Igopogo, taken by an observer in 1976. | |
| Sub grouping | Lake monster |
|---|---|
| Other name(s) | Kempenfelt Kelly, Beaverton Bessie, Simcoe Kelly[1] |
| Country | Canada |
| Region | Lake Simcoe, Ontario |
| Details | Found in water |
In Canadian folklore, the Igopogo is a mythical creature said to dwell in Lake Simcoe, Ontario.[1] The creature's name is ostensibly based on the Ogopogo, of Lake Okanagan, British Columbia, and also the title of the 1952 book I Go Pogo, a slogan often mentioned in the comic.[2] Other nicknames for the Igopogo include Beaverton Bessie, after Beaverton, Ontario, and "Kempenfelt Kelly" after the bay that extends from the lake into the city of Barrie, Ontario.[3] The city of Barrie erected The Sea Serpent sculpture, representing the legendary Igopogo, at the waterfront.[4]
- ^ a b R. Fee, Christopher; B. Webb, Jeffrey (August 29, 2016). American myths, legends, and tall tales : an encyclopedia of American folklore. ABC-CLIO. p. 500. ISBN 978-1610695688.
- ^ Urquhart, Rod. "Lake Simcoe's Own Monster". Lake Simcoe Living. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ Nickell, Joe (14 October 2005). "Investigators Search for Canadian Lake Monster". Live Science. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ "Enchanting Sea Serpent lands at Barrie waterfront". BarrieToday.com. 2016-06-29. Retrieved 2024-09-23.