While it’s arguably as commercialized, overrated, and overpriced as New Year’s Eve, chances are you and your beau will join the masses celebrating Valentine’s Day. Because love! And because it’s fun to do things – particularly in the name of love. So why not? With that said, if you’re not feeling the dinner/dessert/movie route, try one of these date ideas that pretty much require zero planning on your part. Who said love couldn’t be easy?
Book a beer tour. Beer lovers can sample their way through Vancouver’s craft beer scene together, meet other beer drinkers, and chat with knowledgeable brewery staff on a special Valentine’s-inspired outing, For the Love of the Craft. Or choose from the full schedule of Vancouver Brewery Tours, which offers regular public and private tours.
Get up close and intimate with Vancouver’s dark stories of the past. Join the Forbidden Tours’ talented storytellers on a Prohibition or Lost Souls of Gastown walking tour. Or skip the 14th and go for a full meal deal: explore Vancouver’s most notorious club at Secrets of the Penthouse tour, which includes a spaghetti dinner and live cabaret show (Feb 24).
Be partners in crime-solving. Sign up for Vancouver Mysteries’ Couples Competition, a fast-paced game where you’ll set off with clues to complete challenges and solve the mystery while competing against other couples.
High on the dramatics? There’s an improv class with your name on it. Vancouver Theatresports League hosts workshops (no experience required).
Get high. We mean really high – up on the Sea to Sky Gondola. Make a day of it to enjoy the breathtaking views, cozy up with glass of wine or even stay for dinner.
If all else fails, we’re still fans of Netflix and chill. With all these order-in options, and a fresh binge-worthy lineup, that’s a guaranteed quality night well spent.