Classic Romance - Your Valentine's Day Itinerary
Read on for a perfectly planned day in Greater Victoria so you and your partner can reconnect and spend some serious quality time together.
9:00am
They say the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. Start the day off right with brunch at Nourish Kitchen & Cafe. Located in one of James Bay’s unique heritage homes, this quaint and charming eatery holds a strong belief in growing and sourcing seasonally. Here, you’ll find classic brunch items with a twist, like eggs benny with cashew hollandaise and oatmeal pancakes with bee pollen sprinkles.
Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
10:00am
After breakfast, take a romantic horse-drawn carriage tour with Tally-Ho over toward the Inner Harbour. There are tons of options for fun dates in this area, including visiting the Royal BC Museum, followed by a film at IMAX Victoria. Or meander the local art scene with stops at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV), Mark Loria Gallery or Out of the Mist Gallery. The AGGV is the largest public art gallery on Vancouver Island, and one of the top galleries in Canada, and also features an authentic Shinto Shrine and the 1889 Spencer Mansion. Where Mark Loria Gallery and Out of the Mist Gallery both showcase Indigenous art from the Northwest Coast of Canada.
11:30am
After your art adventure, walk a few short blocks to Fisherman’s Wharf and check out this colourful community of floating houses, boutiques and businesses.
Local tip: Embark on a whale watching adventure with Eagle Wing Whale & Wildlife Watching Tours.
12:30pm
Continue your walk along the waterfront toward Ogden Point. Walkout to the end of the breakwater and take in the vista. Then, grab a bite to eat at the Breakwater Bistro & Tasting Room, where you’ll enjoy local and seasonal fare overlooking the Salish Sea.
Local tip: If you’d rather come here for dinner, there is usually live music in the evenings!
2:00pm
Get some fresh air and take in some local history at Craigdarroch Castle in the neighbourhood of Rockland. Alternatively, take an afternoon drive out to Colwood and visit Hatley Castle and Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site.
4:00pm
It is Valentine’s Day, after all, and the day just wouldn’t be complete without a little sweet indulgence. Visit Roger’s Chocolates on Government Street and try a classic Victoria Cream or take home one of three special heart-shaped Valentine’s Day boxes of chocolate. For a truly decadent chocolate tour, get Off the Eaten Track on the Victoria Chocolate tour. Or keep it lighter with a Valentine’s Day Tea.
6:00pm
While Victoria is home to an abundance of incredible restaurants, try Zambri’s or The Courtney Room for a special Valentines’ Day dinner date. These are classic date night spots with a romantic ambiance and a great selection of wine and cocktails.
8:30pm
After dinner, walk it all off with a romantic stroll through downtown Victoria. If you’re still feeling the love and want to extend your Valentine’s Day a little bit longer, head to Wind Cries Mary, or Clive’s for one of the city’s best cocktails or nightcaps. Vista 18 is another great après dinner option, where you’ll enjoy hand-crafted libations while looking out over the city from the 18th floor. Although after a day like this, you’ll probably just be staring lovingly into one another’s eyes. Gross. Get a room, guys.
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