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Solo visitors get free 24-hour access to paved riverside paths, gardens, benches for photography or reflection, good public transit and lighting, and no scheduling needed, so flexibility is high.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Queen Victoria Park (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
A solo traveler can book a single seat and be placed with other guests, gaining unmatched aerial photos, but must pay a steep adult fare and may wait on the ground until a second passenger is found.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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A solo visitor can take the elevator, linger in narrow misty tunnels, study information boards, and capture photos without worrying about children or gear; only wet floors and crowding limit comfort.
Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours
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A solo traveler can cross for $1, stop freely for photos of all three falls, read information plaques, and return quickly; exposure to wind and passport requirement are minor drawbacks.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Rainbow International Bridge (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
A solo visitor can wander at their own pace, read detailed signs, photograph 2,000 free-flying butterflies, and finish in under 90 minutes, so the stop fits flexible itineraries.
Recommended visit duration: 1-1.5 hours
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A solo traveler can climb the 40 steps, move around the open car for photos, and finish in 20 minutes, but the brief, fully standing ride and lack of seating make repeat trips less compelling.
Recommended visit duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour
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A solo visitor can wander 40 ha of quiet, photo-worthy rose, herb and arboretum paths for free, add paid butterfly or greenhouse stops, and rely on good transit links; only limited shelter in heavy rain.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
A solo visitor can absorb the scenery at their own pace, read geology panels, and finish in one hour, with little planning and full accessibility via elevator.
Recommended visit duration: 1 hour
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The hill packs arcades, go-karts, bars, and street performers in one walkable strip, so a solo traveler can fill hours safely day or night, though peak-season crowds may feel hectic.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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The Speedway lets solo adults race single karts freely, provides helmets, and has short lines if timed well, so thrill-seeking individuals get maximum fun with minimal planning.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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