Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny is a 10km race along the Ganaraska River to commemorate the 1980 flood that crippled Port Hope's downtown area.
Date: Saturday April 12, 2025
Location: The banks of the Ganaraska River in Port Hope
Start Times
10:00AM – Canoes and Kayaks – starts at Canton
11:00AM – Crazy Craft – Starts at Sylvan Glen Conservation Area
12:00PM (TBC) – Floaties – Starts at Optimist Park
Finish Times
11:00AM – First Canoes and Kayaks
12:00PM – First Crazy Craft
12:15PM (TBC) – First Floaties
Other Times
10:00AM – 'Fannyville' Event Village Open
12:00PM – Canoes and Kayaks Awards Presentation
1:00PM – Crazy Craft Awards Presentation
Fannyville
Centered around the finish area at Barrett Street Bridge and Cavan Street, the event village will offer entertainment and activities, as well as the chance to watch the participants float over the last rapids section of the course. Live commentary will be provided, as well as some additional entertainment on the water.
Spectators and visitors will be able to enjoy food and drinks from one of the many vendors along the banks, or make the short walk into the town for shopping or bars.