Guide: 8 unique activities to impress your date this Valentine’s Day

What’s up, lovebirds? It’s us, your favourite third wheel, back with some unreal ideas for your V-Day date night! Sometimes take out and a movie on your couch just doesn’t cut it. A nice dinner is relaxing but overdone! So we brought you a list of some unique Valentine’s date activities in Calgary that’ll bring you and bae even closer. You’re welcome.

Take a chocolate making class at ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen

Whether you’re a Gordon Ramsay wannabe or a straight-up hazard in the kitchen, Blue Flame can teach you something new. This V-Day, chocolate is on the menu! Learn the ins and outs of a perfect truffle during this class taught by a Purdy’s chocolatier, or sign up a different night to learn about cuisine around the world.

When: Saturday, February 15th
Where: Commons Building, 5302 Forand Street SW, Calgary
Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: $75

Make the perfect team at GRETA

GRETA’s an awesome date spot any night, because liquid courage and competition just pair so well. This weekend, team up with your boo and earn a high score to win wicked prizes (and their heart, of course).

Where: 213 10 Ave SW, Calgary

VALENTINE’S ADULT NIGHT AT TELUS SPARK

Eat your heart out at this year’s 18+ Valentine’s event at the Telus Spark Science Centre. Rome the romance-inspired exhibits and indulge in their aphrodisiac-inspired menu.

When: Thursday, February 13th
Where: 220 Street George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Time: 5 pm – 10 pm
Cost: $22+

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Share an inner tube at Winsport

With massive hills, fast tracks, and super tasty food trucks, this tube park seriously has it all. Also, Friday night is the most affordable time of the week to go, which just happens to be Valentine’s Day this year! Bonus indeed. If you and your boo haven’t hit this spot up yet, it definitely needs to be added to your bucket list!

Where:88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary
Time: See times here
Cost: $17+

Catch a romantic flick at the Backseat Cinema

We said you shouldn’t watch a movie on your couch, don’t @ us! The Back Seat Cinema is the most unique way to catch a flick in Calgary. Add a little extra entertainment to your Valentine’s Day at Calgary’s oldest theatre as it screens Moulin Rouge. Enjoy specialty cocktails, games, and additional entertainment. Netflix who?

When: Friday, February 14 at 9 pm
Where: The Grand YYC, 608 1st St SW, Calgary
Time: 9 pm
Cost: $15+

Keep each other steady at Bowness Lagoon

Head to Bowness Park later in the evening for a cute skate under the stars. Skate rentals and sharpening are available onsite, and fire pits are the perfect excuse to snuggle up.

When: Currently open
Where: 8900 48 Ave NW
Time: 5 AM – 11 PM
Cost: Free

Shake things up at V-Day Mixology

Learn cocktail basics while sipping on seasonal drinks created by the Eau Claire distillery mixologists during this chemistry heavy evening. Mixins, drinks, and even some snacks are included! What a bargain.

When: Friday, February 14
Where: 113 Sunset Boulevard SW, Turner Valley
Time: 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Cost: $65+

Light up each other’s life at YYC’s Glowfest 

Get out and get some fresh air during YYC’s winter light festival, Glow. Stay warm with a cup of cocoa, comfort foods, and fun activities, or hang out in the ice lounge and take in some live music this Valentine’s.

When: Friday, February 14th-16th
Where: 8th Avenue, downtown Calgary
Time: See times here
Cost: Free

Et voila! While we’re staying in with a pint of Ben and Jerry’s, you can be out doing this fun stuff. Don’t worry, we’ll live vicariously through you.