Port Hope Ontario River Race Adventure
FLOAT YOUR FANNY DOWN THE GANNY River Race
Port Hope's annual "Float Your Fanny Down The Ganny" river race takes place on Saturday, April 5th, in Port Hope, Ontario.
Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny is an exciting ten-kilometer race that takes place on the Ganaraska River, and draws crowds of up to 15,000 spectators.
River mania takes over this picturesque historic town of 15,000 every spring as the population doubles when river racing enthusiasts from around the globe descend on Port Hope to either participate in the river race or to cheer from the banks of the Ganaraska River that flows through the center of town and out in Lake Ontario.
The river race festival is held annually in April to commemorate when the Ganarask River flooded the downtown in 1980. Categories include canoes, kayaks and crazy crafts which are made up of just about anything imaginable that can float! Wet suits are recommended and life jackets are mandatory.
The canoe/kayak launch starts 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning at Canton Bridge just north of the town of Port Hope, and runs down river with one portage around the Ganaraska fish ladder. Crazycraft launch is at 11am from Sylvan Glen Conservation Area just north of the town.
Event organizers are hoping for sunny weather, high water, and huge crowds. The usual variety of canoes, kayaks and crazycraft are expected to keep everyone entertained. Lots of fun, food booths and activities take place.
For more information, visit www.floatyourfanny.ca or contact Port Hope Tourism at 1-888-767-8467 or e-mail tourism@porthope.ca.
Port Hope's annual "Float Your Fanny Down The Ganny" river race takes place on Saturday, April 5th, in Port Hope, Ontario.
Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny is an exciting ten-kilometer race that takes place on the Ganaraska River, and draws crowds of up to 15,000 spectators.
River mania takes over this picturesque historic town of 15,000 every spring as the population doubles when river racing enthusiasts from around the globe descend on Port Hope to either participate in the river race or to cheer from the banks of the Ganaraska River that flows through the center of town and out in Lake Ontario.
The river race festival is held annually in April to commemorate when the Ganarask River flooded the downtown in 1980. Categories include canoes, kayaks and crazy crafts which are made up of just about anything imaginable that can float! Wet suits are recommended and life jackets are mandatory.
The canoe/kayak launch starts 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning at Canton Bridge just north of the town of Port Hope, and runs down river with one portage around the Ganaraska fish ladder. Crazycraft launch is at 11am from Sylvan Glen Conservation Area just north of the town.
Event organizers are hoping for sunny weather, high water, and huge crowds. The usual variety of canoes, kayaks and crazycraft are expected to keep everyone entertained. Lots of fun, food booths and activities take place.
For more information, visit www.floatyourfanny.ca or contact Port Hope Tourism at 1-888-767-8467 or e-mail tourism@porthope.ca.
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