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Ottawa, CANFor a few short weeks every winter, the Rideau Canal freezes over and allows people of all ages to skate along a 7.8km stretch of it. If skating is not in the cards, there is a pedestrian walkway just off the ice for the full length as well.
Tested· Half Day· 10 stops· $$$
Niagara Falls, CANA great half-day of activities, focused on beautiful scenery and learning about the power of hydro.
Tested· Half Day· 8 stops· $$
Niagara Falls, CANOne would think the highlight of any trip to Niagara Falls would be the falls. However, if you're on the Canadian side, there are some other activities centered around the Niagara River that rival the natural beauty of the Falls.
Tested· Full Day· 21 stops· $$$$
Aruba, ABWAruba is known for its beautiful beaches, but the interior of this desert island deserves to be explored.
Tested· ~5 to ~8 hrs· 13 stops· $$$$
Brisbane, AUSWith the Brisbane River running on the South side of the downtown core, Brisbane has cleverly taken that geographic uniqueness and implemented a ferry system that makes travelling that much more fun for locals and tourists alike.
Tested· Full day (7.25 to 9.5 hrs)· 14 stops· $$
Brisbane, AUSA riverfront district opposite the CBD that offers parklands for exploring, pools for swimming, areas for lounging, and museums for learning about the history of Brisbane.
Tested· 5.5 hours to 11.25 hours (Half Day or Full Day)· 10 stops· $$
Brisbane, AUSBrisbane, while on the river, doesn’t have any ocean beaches as it is protected from the Coral Sea by Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island. Therefore, if you want a true ocean beach day, you need to take a ferry to one of these two islands.
Tested· Full day (~6.75 to 11.5 hrs)· 15 stops· $$
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