Valentine’s Dates in Victoria for Any Time of Day
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Love is in the air, and perhaps you are looking for a way to celebrate! With Victoria recognized as Canada’s Romance Capital year after year, there is no shortage of activities you and your better-half can participate in. We’ve racked up a full day’s worth of activities with your partner to show them that you truly care. Read on for Valentine’s Date ideas, whether you lovebirds are going out in the morning, afternoon, night… or all of the above.
Morning date idea: brunch at the breakwater
Start your day with a beautiful coastal exploration of the city. A walk alongside Dallas Road is an excellent way to recharge and reconnect with your sweetheart. We advise you to fuel-up by grabbing a delicious brunch or lunch from Breakwater Bistro & Bar renowned for their stunning views of the Olympic Mountain range and their proximity to Ogden Point. Their brunch menu features locally sourced, fresh, and foraged ingredients and is a cozy spot to nestle in with your partner before seizing the rest of the day. After brunch, spend your morning soaking in the splendor of the salted Pacific air, stretching sun rays, and crashing ocean waves that our city is known for.
Local tip: Can't get enough of these ocean views? Come back at sunset for a dazzling lights display performed by Mother Nature herself.
Morning date idea: food for the heart, and the soul
Rise and shine, lovebirds! Are you two craving brunch, but are notorious for sleeping in? OEB Breakfast Co. has you covered, with an all-day brunch menu that is sure to get your day started right. OEB downtown Victoria locations is serving up fresh, locally sourced brunch. One bite in, and you will know exactly why this has quickly become one of Victoria's favourite brunch go-tos.
Afternoon date idea: tea, tea, and more tear!
Is there anything more romantic and Victorian than partaking in an afternoon tea experience? The perfect blend of indulgence, tradition, and comfort; this dining session will have you falling head-over-heels for the city, and for each other. The Pendray Tea House’s Victorian Afternoon Tea experience will have you sipping on fine tea while nibbling on assorted sweets, breads, and small sandwiches as you watch ships come and go from Victoria’s Inner harbour. Another option is a high tea experience at the historic Fairmont Empress. As one of the oldest hotels in Victoria, their 1908 Chateau-esque style building offers an intimate space for you two to dine in.
For a real-life love story, visit Abkhazi Garden for high tea and discover how Peggy first met Prince Nicholas Abkhazi on the streets of Paris in 1922. Though life pulled them apart, the pair reunited in New York in 1946, married, and eventually settled in Victoria. Their legacy lives on in what is lovingly known as “the Garden that Love Built”, a sentiment we hope you carry with you during your visit.
Afternoon date idea: hop aboard the love boat
Hop aboard a “Love Boat”, aka a Victoria Harbour Ferry, and cruise to a waterfront restaurant. LURE Restaurant & Bar at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort offers stunning views of Victoria’s Inner Harbour to create a fabulous dining experience for you and that special someone.
Local Tip: After your meal, follow the Songhees Walkway and savour a sunset, or watch the twinkling city lights shine off the Pacific Ocean.
Evening date idea: a match made in heaven
Nothing says Valentine's day quite like a sweet treat. Share two short flights of Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse rosé cider, perfectly paired with decadent chocolate cake and whipped cream, to share for a sweet date night for your special someone. This pairing is available February 7-15 for just $25. Reservations are encouraged.
Evening date idea: dinner by candelight
They say the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach! Treat your loved one to the candle-lit, warm, and rustic vibes of Wind Cries Mary. Your meal will be West Coast-inspired, locally sourced, and creatively curated; a standout dinner that will have you raving until next Valentine’s Day.
Late night date idea: a toast to your love
After a day of festivities, treat yourselves to cocktails at Clive’s Classic Lounge. This high-quality cocktail bar has been consistently nominated as the World’s Best Hotel Bar by Tales of the Cocktail. Staying on the forefront of global cocktail culture, your final nightcaps in Victoria will surely sweep you two off your feet.
Lastly... get a room
To turn up the romance, we recommend staying at the elegant Magnolia Hotel & Spa. The hotel was recently named Top Hotel in Canada by Conde Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards, and its amenities include the Spa Magnolia, award-winning fine-dining restaurant The Courtney Room, and timelessly luxurious rooms, many featuring deep soaker tubs and fireplaces.
But wait... let's not forget the gift
Perhaps you were so wrapped up in planning your perfect date, that getting them a gift has slipped your mind. Fear not… Rogers’ Chocolates will come to your rescue. Grab a box of tasty hand-crafted chocolates for a classic Victorian show-of-love. Their sweet notes and authentic approach to crafting their chocolates date back to 1885 and make for a memorable, heartwarming gift.
Local tip: Try the Victoria Cream, the very first and original creation of Charles “Candy” Rogers that has stood the test of time.
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