Fort Lauderdale🌴Florida: Waterways, 💦🚢 Boating, a 🌞😎Sunshine State of Mind There is a reason they call Fort Lauderdale the Venice of America—life here flows through more than 165 miles of scenic canals and waterways, all leading straight to the Atlantic Ocean. In this city, the water is not just a view… it is a Lifestyle. From luxury yachts cruising the Intracoastal Waterway to paddleboards gliding through quiet residential canals, boating is part of everyday life here.