Ganaraska River

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.

Related Topics:
River - Port Hope, Ontario - Canada - Oak Ridges Moraine - Lake Ontario - Northumberland County, Ontario

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It was the source of a significant flood in 1980, which is honoured with the Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny race each spring.

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There have been major conservation efforts in recent years.

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It attracts anglers for salmon and trout. The Ganaraska River Fishway, a fish ladder, allows rainbow trout to travel up river to spawn.

Related Topics:
Salmon - Trout - Fish ladder - Rainbow trout - Spawn

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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.

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