Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny returns this weekend to the mighty Ganaraska River on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Please take note of the following impacts:
Road closures
Residents are advised of the following road closures on Saturday, April 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to accommodate the annual race.
- Barrett Street Bridge (closure begins Friday, April 10 at 8:00 a.m. until Saturday, April 11, at 6:00 p.m.)
- Barrett Street (from Cavan Street to Ontario Street)
- Maitland Street (from Ontario Street to Cavan Street)
- 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)
- Craig Street (local traffic only)
- Sylvan Glen Road (from Dale Road to 4th Line) restricting traffic to northbound traffic only (closure from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
A reminder that Choate Road remains closed for the MTO Highway 401 project.
Parking restrictions
Residents, business owners, customers, and visitors are reminded of the following parking restrictions.
- Closure of the Cavan Street Municipal parking lot from Friday, April 10 at 8:00 a.m. until Saturday, April 11, at 6:00 p.m.
- 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 11
- Parking restricted to the South side of Massey Road (along the curve), from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on April 11
Please note: Vehicles in the above locations, during designated times, will be removed at the expense of the owner.
Transit re-route
Residents are advised that Transit re-routes will begin on Friday, April 10, 2026. Transit Route B will not stop at B3 and B4. It will continue north on Mill Street, with the closest stops to Fannyville being Town Hall and Mill Street North (at Bloomsgrove Avenue).
For a detailed look, view our Special Event Re-Route map. Local transit is a great way to get Downtown on event day. There is also an event shuttle running from the Jack Burger Sports Complex out to the launch locations every 15 minutes from 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., as well as Fannyville (running a loop from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
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.
If you’re planning to join the festivities in Fannyville and cheer on participants, here are a few reminders to help ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone:
- While we know many visitors love to bring their dogs, we kindly encourage leaving four‑legged companions at home, as the event draws large crowds and can become quite congested.
- To keep things fun and family‑friendly, please note that water balloons are not permitted.
- Please remember that open alcohol is strictly prohibited outside of the licensed area.
Thank you for helping us keep the celebration enjoyable for all.
More details
For a full schedule of weekend activities, visit porthope.ca/ganny-weekend, and for event-specific details, head to floatyourfanny.ca. While you're Downtown, be sure to explore our local shops, cafes and restaurants, many are featuring fantastic Ganny-themed displays you won’t want to miss!
Please Note: River conditions will be closely monitored in the lead-up to the race. Participants will be informed if all race categories are approved to proceed. Should conditions require it, a decision to postpone the event will be made prior to the commencement of event setup, with the alternate date set for April 18, 2026.
Once event setup begins, the Fannyville portion of the event will proceed, rain or shine. Final confirmation regarding the river race will be communicated to all participants by the Float Your Fanny team.
2026-04-07
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