Held at Granary Wharf, the annual event on Saturday saw a host of family activities giving people the chance to dive into a canoe, kayak or paddleboard and get out onto the water.
There was also rock-climbing wall, African drumming workshops, music, face painting and children’s activities.
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James Dunkley of Horsforth slides into the water to try his hand at canoeing. (pic by Steve Riding) Photo: Steve Riding
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Having fun in the canal at Granary Wharf (pic by Steve Riding) Photo: Steve Riding
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Canoe's this on the water? (pic by Steve Riding) Photo: Steve Riding
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Sylvia Newbery-Keane, six, of Otley on the climbing wall. (pic by Steve Riding) Photo: Steve Riding
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Ross Burton of Circus Leeds shows off his skills to Jonathan Murphy and son James, three, of Rothwell. (Pic by Steve Riding) Photo: Steve Riding
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Sharron Bright, community engagement co-ordinator of the Canal and River Trust. (pic by Steve Riding) Photo: Steve Riding