
Ganaraska River at Port Hope
The 'Ganaraska River' is a
river that bisects the (original) Town of
Port Hope, Ontario,
Canada. From its headwaters in the
Oak Ridges Moraine, it flows into the north shore of
Lake Ontario. It is located in the western end of
Northumberland County, Ontario.
It was the source of a significant
flood in 1980, which is honoured with the ''Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny'' race each spring.
There have been major conservation efforts in recent years.
It attracts anglers for
salmon and
trout. The Ganaraska River Fishway, a
fish ladder, allows
rainbow trout to travel up river to
spawn.
The river's name is thought to originate from "Ganaraske", the name for the
Iroquois village which was located at the current site of Port Hope.
See also
★
List of Ontario rivers
External links
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Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority