Valentine's Day Ideas in Vancouver, BC
Restaurants, Couples, Events, Hotels and Stores Kick Up the Romance
Jan 5, 2009
Valentine’s Day ideas abound in a city like Vancouver, BC. Whether it’s dining at a romantic restaurant, attending a special Valentine’s Day-themed event, finding the perfect naughty gift or staying at a special hotel, Vancouver is pulsing with passion.
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Finding the perfect gift for a significant other, whether newly ignited or for long time romancers, can be a challenge. Here are a few Valentine’s Day gift ideas:
- Chocolate is always a good idea: ladies will always swoon over fine chocolate treats, either the edible kind in boxes or spread-on kind for later in the evening
- A love letter never goes out of style: buy special stationary and a fountain pen and start expressing the romance in words
- The lure of diamonds: jewellery for both sexes is always a popular gift idea, as nothing makes a person smile like bling
- It’s playtime: head to a store like Womyns’Ware (896 Commercial Drive, 604-254-2543) or The Art of Loving (1819 Fifth Avenue, 604-742-9988) and find a toy to spark some passion
- Pampering: no one can go wrong with a spa treatment for two
Romantic Restaurants in Vancouver
Where to go to dinner on Valentine’s Day? Below are romantic restaurants in Vancouver that make the grade. Remember that reservations are essential.
- Capones Restaurant & Live Jazz Club (1141 Hamilton Street, 604-684-7900): The live jazz humming off of the musician’s instruments adds a romantic air to Valentine’s Day dinner. The dimly lit room and sensual atmosphere are a perfect fit for this romantic day.
- Brix Restaurants & Wine Bar (1138 Homer Street, 604-915-9463): This always-romantic restaurant has a gorgeous covered outdoor courtyard ideal for candlelit dinners for couples. A large wine list and delicious menu ensure a lovely evening.
- Seasons in the Park (Queen Elizabeth Park, West 33rd Avenue, 604-874-8008): What better way to enjoy a romantic dinner than overlooking the city of Vancouver from Queen Elizabeth Park? The West Coast menu and stunning setting are sure to please a couple in love.
Romantic Hotels in Vancouver
While almost all hotels will have special Valentine’s Day packages available, the following hotels are especially romantic.
- Le Soleil Hotel (567 Hornby Street, 1-877-632-3030): This boutique accommodation is completely unique to the downtown hotel scene. 30-foot high vaulted and gilded ceilings with crystal chandeliers greet visitors upon arriving, alongside fluted columns and imported Italian Louis XVI style furniture. The old world charm will win over any couple.
- ‘O Canada’ House (1114 Barclay Street, 1-877-688-1114): A completely different experience than a large hotel, this quaint bed and breakfast in the West End is housed in a Victorian home from 1897. Located in a residential area, the B&B acts as an oasis in the busy city, where couples can stay holed up inside or walk anywhere in the downtown core.
- Wedgewood Hotel (845 Hornby Street, 1-800-663-0666): Another boutique hotel, this luxury accommodation is now part of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux collection of the “world’s finest hotels and restaurants.” Elegant furniture, antique décor and superior attention to detail make this a highly romantic hotel.
Valentine’s Day Events in Vancouver
Going out to the theatre or attending a special Valentine’s Day event is sometimes the best way to express romance.
Choose from a wide variety of shows around Vancouver like the annual St. Valentine’s Day Massacre improv show by Vancouver TheatreSports League, musical performances by the Vancouver Chamber Choir, and live theatre by the Arts Club Theatre Company, Playhouse Theatre Company, Vancouver East Cultural Centre and the Firehall Arts Centre. Visit the Tourism Vancouver website for a list of current Valentine’s Day events.
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