Ganny Weekend Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny returns this weekend to the mighty Ganaraska River on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please take note of the following impacts:

Road closures

Barrett Street Bridge will be closed beginning Friday, April 12 at 8:00 a.m. until Saturday, April 13, at 6:00 p.m. for setup and preparation work. 

Residents are advised of the following road closures on Saturday, April 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to accommodate the annual race.

• Barrett Street (from Cavan Street to Ontario Street)
• Maitland Street (from Ontario Street to Cavan Street)
• Old Cavan Street (closure begins at 7:00 a.m.)
• Cavan Street (from Walton Street to Bedford Street) restricting local traffic to southbound only
• South Street (from Brown Street to Cavan Street), restricting local traffic to westbound only
• Bedford Street (from Cavan Street to Brown Street) restricting traffic to event pass holders
• Hope Street North (from Molson Street north to dead-end)

A reminder that Cavan Street (from Highland Drive to Bedford Street) is also closed for public safety.

Parking restrictions

Residents, business owners, customers, and visitors are reminded of the following parking restrictions.

• Closure of the Cavan Street Municipal parking lot and Barret Street Bridge Friday, April 12 at 8:00 a.m. until Saturday, April 13, at 6:00 p.m.
• Optimist Park parking lot closure from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13
• Parking restricted to the South side of Bedford Street (from Brown Street to Cavan Street) from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 13
• Parking restricted to the South side of Massey Road (along the curve), from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on April 13

Please note: Vehicles in the above locations, during designated times, will be removed at the expense of the owner.

Transit re-route

Transit re-route for the Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13: Transit Route B will not stop at the southern Cavan Street stop. It will continue north on Mill Street, with the closest stops being Town Hall and Mill Street North (at Young Street). For a detailed look, view our transit map and toggle on the "Special Events - Float Your Fanny” view.

Safety reminder

Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is reminding participants and spectators to be safe and enjoy the festivities. Please be advised that Emergency Services staff may be in the area flying drones to monitor the river.

More details

For a full list of weekend activities, visit porthope.ca/ganny-weekend and for event details, visit floatyourfanny.ca

Please Note: While the event is scheduled for April 13, river conditions will be monitored and considered leading up to the Race. If deemed necessary, the race date may be rescheduled for April 20, 2024.