Valentine’s Day is approaching, and if you love the holiday as much as you love your partner, you’re probably looking for a unique and unforgettable experience that you can cherish forever. Fortunately for romantics, Victoria is not only a beautiful city of harbour reflections and lamplight, but also always has something going on, so make a day out of these three Valentine’s Day events.
Romance on the Water
Start Valentine’s Day off on the water. Pacifica Paddle Sports is offering couples kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding to a secluded shoreline in Brentwood Bay. There, the paddlers will enjoy a picnic and hot drinks while enjoying views of the beautiful bay, which hosts sections of the Butchart Gardens acreage. This is one of the finest water trips on the peninsula, and is not to be missed. Visit Pacifica Paddle Sports for more information.
Chocolate Themed Dinner
Once you’ve finished your picnic and paddled back to dry land, head over to the charming Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub for a chocolate-themed dinner that can only be imagined on Valentine’s Day. Teaming up with Sirene Chocolate, the dinner will include savoury dishes cooked with pure cocoa, the chocolate being used for everything from sauces to desserts. And, of course, the dinner includes a cocoa-based beer. Visit Spinnakers for more details.
Night Shift: Wild Romance
Finish off your date with a night at the museum. Hosted by the Royal BC Museum, visitors will be presented with performances, presentations, and other adult-only activities that will inform them of strange facts and stories from the wild world of reproduction. With a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres, this will be the most fun you’ll ever have at a museum. For a hint of what you’ll hear, visit the Royal BC Museum.
Whether you plan to spend Valentine’s Day with or without a partner, be sure to visit beautiful Victoria and take in some of the great events. Wherever you visit on the island, don’t forget to book a cozy room in one of our hotels. We look forward to your stay!
