WHITE SQUIRRELS

Cute and Unusual

North of London, Ontario, in the town of Exeter and the surrounding area, there are found rare White Squirrels.

These appear to be an unusual colour variation of the more common Grey Squirrel which is widespread in Southern Ontario.

Some readers have reported seeing white squirrels with red eyes, which makes them likely to be albino squirrels.

Below are the reports from many of our readers, of their sightings across the area, so if you have seen them, have taken a picture of them, or know where to find them, please share your story (and any pictures you may have), as we would love to include these cute little animals in our website.

White Squirrel in Belle River, picture taken by DeAnn Pich

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Do you have a picture of White Squirrels or know where to find them?

We would love to have a section of our website with information about the rare White Squirrel of Southern Ontario ....... this is where our readers can contribute to our site.

What Other Visitors Have Said

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Buckhorn Ontario  
White squirrel sighted on bird feeder in Buckhorn, Ontario.

White Squirrel Sightings 
Ann from London said ... at first I thought it was a small cat but then I realized it was a white squirrel. He is living in a busy urban area, so …

Hungry White Squirrel 
This true white squirrel was seen in my brother's tree having lunch in Saint Joseph Ontario. A short 15 minute drive north west of Exeter. Thank …

White Squirrel on our fall walk... 
We had seen the white squirrels many years ago in Exeter, when we came upon them unexpectedly. We were out for a ride around southern Ontario on our …

White Squirrel located in Belle River, Ont. 
I had been trying to capture a picture of the local White Squirrel for months. It's a quick little thing and with a camera not able to zoom …

Sighting White Squirrels in Picton Ontario 
I wrote a comment about this but have added my story in this section as well. About 10 years ago, in Picton, Ontario (Prince Edward County) my Mom asked …

White squirrel in schoolyard 
I was on my way home from a friends when I noticed a weird looking Squirrel in the middle of a schoolyard in Thorold, Ontario. This was the first, …

White Squirrels in Montreal 
I have seen many white Squirrels in Montreal parks, such as Parc Lafontaine and Parc Jeanne-Mance.

Baby White squirrel playing with baby grey squirrels on shed room in St Catharines, On 
We have seen a baby white Squirrel popping out of the neighbour's shed roof along with some baby Grey Squirrels. He seems to have red eyes, I was curious …

White Squirrels 
We have two reports of sightings of White Squirrels to share with our readers. Alison, of London, Ontario, tells us ..... I saw a white Squirrel between …

white squirrels in Toronto - St Clair and Victoria Park area  
I have seen several white Squirrels in Toronto in the St Clair and Victoria Park area. I just thought they were albino - I never knew that there are …

White Squirrel sighted in Trenton Ontario! 
A white squirrel has been sighted in the City of Trenton Ontario. It was noticed on my wife's morning walk and I have never heard of one in this area …

White Squirrel in High Park Toronto 
This white non-albino Squirrel has been seen in High Park, Toronto, during the fall. Volunteer Stewards cutting invasive Buckthorn were lucky to enjoy …

Exeter, ON 
I'm from Exeter and see white squirrels on a fairly regular basis. The best place to spot them is in McNaughton park. If you sit down at a picnic table …

White Squirrel Family 
Danica, one of our readers from Kingston, sent us this report. She says - There are at least three or four white Squirrels that are regularly …

Exeter Babies 
Yes, there are all kinds of white squirrels in Exeter Ontario. You can see them all the time, although, you never see them outside the boundaries …

White Squirrels 
Yes, I have seen many White Squirrels in my life. The only time I have seen them is when I was visiting my Grandmother, who lives in Exeter, …

Two White Squirrel sightings 
About 6 years ago I saw a White Squirrel in the town of Meaford, Ontario, at the bottom of St.Vincent Street. I looked for it frequently that year and …

White Squirrel at the Glengarry Golf Club Not rated yet
Was golfing today and saw this beautiful squirrel around the 4th hole, then again near the end of our game. What a sight! Made my day.

Lakeshore’s Little White Squirrel Not rated yet
This little guy or gal is in the municipality of Puce located on the south side of Lake St Clair in Lakeshore, Ontario. Spotted along the west side …

White squirrel in Brampton Not rated yet
This gorgeous squirrel started coming around our yard back in January. It was a little skittish for a while but now is quite friendly. Comes …

Picton Ontario Not rated yet
I saw this white squirrel in Picton, Ontario.

Lakeshore White Squirrel  Not rated yet
While painting a house in Lakeshore, Ontario, on the shore of Lake St. Claire, I noticed a couple of "White" squirrels!

They call it Pearl Not rated yet
In Germain Park in Sarnia, Ontario there is a white squirrel which can be found there. The local residents have named it Pearl! I don’t have a picture …

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White Morph Squirrel in Gatineau, Quebec Not rated yet
Marty wrote to us from Gatineau, Quebec to report ... this past summer we had a visitor - a social one, it comes in our backyard regularly to visit. It …

White Squirrels in Eastern Ontario too! Not rated yet
This little guy was eating peanuts and chasing black Squirrels in our yard today in Pembroke, Ontario.

White Squirrels - Bayshore Village, Brechin Not rated yet
I saw this little guy while visiting relatives at Bayshore Village, in Brechin, Ontario. There are quite a few of them on the peninsula. I couldn't …

The White Squirrel of Thornbury Not rated yet
This guy traveled over 200 meters to get to the seeds I dropped by accident when filling up our bird feeder. Thanks for sending us your picture of …

White squirrel in Bayfield! Not rated yet
This little critter joined us for breakfast at the cottage this morning! Thank you for sending us these charming pictures of your early morning …

White Squirrel Not rated yet
White Squirrel sighted in Trenton, Ontario, in September 2011.

White Squirrel with a Black Squirrel  Not rated yet
Spotted in Exeter, Ontario, Riverside Drive on August 17, 2016

White squirrels in Belle River, Ontario Not rated yet
I've noticed white squirrels since living in Belle River for over 10 years. I just happened to get a photo of a young white squirrel playing with a …

If I only had a white squirrel for my video....... Not rated yet
SQUIRREL TAIL PROPULSION? Hello, My slow motion backyard video was reviewed by a mammal expert, Steve Harris. Please view this Discovery Wildlife …

White Squirrels Not rated yet
L. Atkins from Wyoming wrote to say ..... I live in Wyoming, Ontario. We have a white Squirrel that visits our yard. It eats seeds and peanuts I put out. …

Niagara Falls Not rated yet
I do not have a picture, but driving down McLeod Road in Niagara Falls towards Chippawa, I have seen a white Squirrel a few times, running at the side …

Georgetown White Squirrel Not rated yet
I have seen two white squirrels in Georgetown over the last 10 years. Once in the springtime I noticed the white squirrel shedding its winter fur. The …

Southern Ontario White Squirrels Not rated yet
Cassie from St Marys tells us ..... White squirrels can be found in and around Exeter, Ontario. It is the town animal, they even have postcards. I have …

They are not rare Not rated yet
Brian, one of our readers says ..... White Squirrels are just another colour phase of the grey. Not so rare. If you look hard enough. There are blonds, …

White Squirrel, Grand Bend Not rated yet
My husband and I were at "Brentwood on the Beach B & B", north of Grand Bend at Bluewater, Ontario, this past Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 1 and 2nd) when …

Edinburgh Squirrel Not rated yet
I went to Edinburgh Zoo in October this year (2011) and saw a white Squirrel on the open land where there were no other animals. I don't remember ever …

White Sqirrels in Belle River Not rated yet
I don't have any pictures of a white Squirrel, however I have lived in the Belle River, Ontario, area for 35 years and have spotted some over the years. …

Two white Squirrels Spotted - Lake St.clair \ Stoney Point Not rated yet
Hello, On my daily jog this morning I spotted two white squirrels along side Lake St Clair in a Provincial Park. I snapped a few pictures from …

White squirrel seen in Montreal Not rated yet
I saw this beautiful white Squirrel last week during a walk in the Botanical Garden of Montreal. I never saw such a beautiful and rare Squirrel before. …

White Squirrel Not rated yet
One of our readers sent this to us today - I found this picture on the Weather Network today - awesome picture! Here is a link to the Weather …

White Squirrels in Brockville Not rated yet
There is a family of white squirrels who live at the old Brockville Psychiatric Hospital property on the south east end of Brockville, Ontario. I have …

Where to find White Squirrels Not rated yet
The only place to find White Squirrels is in Exeter Ontario - my uncle actually has a picture of one - they are really cool, but very shy.

White Squirrel Not rated yet
A white squirrel (with black eyes) was around our back yard and ate at our squirrel feeder for a few days, then was gone and was never seen again! …

White Squirrel Spotted in White Oaks  Not rated yet
I saw one today sitting along the fence at the back of my yard! I was in awe; I never saw one until today - not even in the many trips I have taken to …

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