Ganny Weekend

Inflatable craft crazy craft and a kayak with Ganny Weekend wordmark

Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny is back! This event is a local tradition that celebrates the undeniable resiliency of the Port Hope community and the Ganaraska River.

Float Your Fanny returns April 12, 2025

This celebration of community is a wild and wacky salute to spring. Visit the official event website to find out more about this long-standing Port Hope tradition.

Ready to race? Discover the official categories for 2025:

Crazy Craft participants in the Ganaraska River

Crazy Crafts

Setting off from Sylvan Glen, and with a bit of luck, they'll make it to the finish line in Fannyville. Give them a cheer!

Floaty

The floaties will launch from Optimist Park, drifting their way to Fannyville, making waves with this fresh new category!

Kayak participant in the Ganaraska River

Canoes and Kayaks

Departing the furthest from the finish line, the canoes and kayaks launch from Canton bridge and race to finish first in Fannyville.

Get Float your Fanny ready with this participant checklist

All new and returning participants are reminded to carefully review registration information to prepare accordingly for the smooth launch of your vessel and safe voyage on the fast and chilly waters of the Ganaraska.

Suit up: Dry suits are highly recommended
Safety first: Wear a lifejacket and bring a bailer.
Grab your paddle: The water's fast and you need to be strong!
Costume contest: Now's the time to show off your silly side. We dare you!
Fannyville finish: Enjoy amenities in the event village at the finish line.
Sign up: Register your craft and team.

More Ganny Weekend fun

There is much to do throughout Port Hope on Ganny Weekend. Check out shop windows for displays, restaurants for special menus and discover the history of flooding in Port Hope.

Floatie Ur Funny

Floatie Ur Funny will be hosted by Ontario Street Theatre at the Ganaraska Hotel the Friday before the big race.

Stay tuned for more details - you are not going to want to miss out on the experience.

Outdoor Patios

Spring brings patio season to Port Hope just in time for Ganny Weekend!

Explore downtown and around town to find the hippest places to eat, drink and socialize al fresco. Although it's happening out on the street, be sure to check the vibe inside too.

History of the 1980 Great Flood

Get up to speed on all the details from the flood of 1980. This in-depth research provided by the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority will answer all your questions! Fast fact, the peak flow of the river during the time of flooding was 425 cubic metres per second. That is 10 Olympic-size swimming pools!