How do you like to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Victoria?
If you’re looking for inspiration, there are plenty of incredible activities to choose from around the city that’s sure to bring spark to your celebration.
Whether you’re enjoying a quiet, expertly crafted cocktail at the Empress or celebrating your shared love of hockey, we’ve got something for you!
Here’s 10 romantic things to do in and around Victoria for Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14th:
Merridale Cidery & Distillery
Love is in the air, and Merridale Cidery & Distillery wants to help you celebrate it in all of its forms!
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, Merridale is gearing up to become the
epicentre of love—they look to celebrate it in all ways, whether it be the sparks between partners, the laughter amongst friends, the bonds within families, or the journey of self-appreciation.
No matter how you choose to celebrate the international day of love, Merridale is the perfect destination for an unforgettable Valentine’s week.
Their love-charged events include a Valentine’s Sip & Shop Market on February 7th and 8th, Valentine’s Pints & Paint Night on the 9th and a Valentine’s Day Dinner on the 14th!
- Where: Merridale Cidery & Distillery, 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill
- When: Throughout Valentine’s Day week
Lovelandia Presents: Match me if you can
This Valentine’s Day, there is no need to fret if you are single, because Rifflandia is putting on an event where 12 eligible singles will be presented to a crowd, hoping to find their perfect match.
The event is called ‘Lovelandia Presents: Match me if you can,’ and will see a dozen single Victorian ‘pitchees’ presented with love to the crowd in hopes that they can score a date.
To make it all low stakes and low pressure, at the end of each will be a QR code where any singles in the crowd will have the opportunity to enter their name, a bit about themselves, their Instagram handle as well as what stood out the most to them about that pitchee.
Tickets are $30 and are available online.
- Where: Rifflandia Showroom, 2500 Rock Bay Avenue
- When: Friday, February 14th, doors at 7 p.m. and pitches start at 7:30 p.m.
Fairmont Empress
The Q Bar at the Fairmont Empress invites you to delight your partner with four sumptuous courses, concluding the evening on a sweet note with a devilishly delightful chocolate buffet.
Prepared for you by Chef de Cuisine Tyler Paquette and Executive Pastry Chef Gerald Tan, this special Valentines Day Dinner will be available from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, February 14th.
It’s priced at $135 per person and can be reserved here.
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- Where: Q Bar in the Fairmont Empress, 721 Government Street
- When: Friday, February 14th from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Hotel Zed: Love & Learn Nooner
Looking to try something new and exciting this Valentines Day?
Hotel Zed Victoria invites you to break the regular status quo and book yourself and your lover a Love & Learn Nooner for $169!
The package includes a midday stay in one of their retro-chic rooms from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and you can also pair it with a 60-minute private coaching session with Sex Educator and Coach, Maxine Fischer.
Fischer is here to guide you through intentions, intimacy goals, exploration questions and more.
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- Where: Hotel Zed Victoria, 3110 Douglas Street
- When: Friday, February 14th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special
Celebrate the season of love with Fever as they present a candlelit concert bringing guests the best of Bridgerton.
“The Best of Bridgerton on Strings” will transport guests to the elegance of the Regency Era, while the majestic interior of Christ Church Cathedral will be bathed in candlelight.
Ticket prices vary by seat selection, but cost begins at $40.
- Where: Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Avenue
- When: Friday, February 14th at 8:30 p.m.
Love Across the Waves: A Valentine’s Day Drop-In
Join the crew at the Maritime Museum of BC for a heartwarming family-friendly Valentine’s Day event filled with creativity and maritime history!
Drop in anytime from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and create your unique Valentine’s Day card for your loved ones.
This activity is inspired by the age-old tradition of sailors sending love letters across the sea!
This event is free with museum admission, which is by donation.
- Where: Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street
- When: Friday, February 14th from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
It’s Lit: Romantasy Trivia
Think you know everything there is to know about Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros and other beloved romantasy authors?
Now’s your chance to prove it! Grab your court of two to four players, rock your best character-inspired costume and compete for glory and prizes at Small Gods’ Romantasy Trivia night!
Cost is $10 per team registration, and they’ll be serving up $6 beer all night. Prizes will be given out for the top three teams and best costume.
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- Where: Small Gods Brewing, 9835 Third Street, Sidney
- When: Friday, February 14th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
BESTIE R&B Party: Valentine’s Edition
Dance with a date or your best pals at Lucky Bar for their BESTIE R&B Party for Valentine’s Day!
Featured DJs will be playing hits such as Beyonce, Tinashe, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Ciara, TLC, Aaliyah, Usher, Frank Ocean, Bryson Tiller and more.
Tickets are $10 if purchased in advance.
- Where: Lucky Bar, 517 Yates Street
- When: Friday, February 14th at 10 p.m.
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Butchart Gardens
Note that the reservations for tables of two are completely full, but they do have a waitlist open.
Butchart Gardens are treating couples to a 5 course dinner, specially prepared by their culinary team. Wine pairings are available at an additional cost.
There are multiple seating times, and the cost is $135 per person.
If you wish to be placed on a waitlist, call them at (250) 652-4422.
- Where: Butchart Gardens in the Prelude indoor garden, 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay
- When: Friday, February 14th—multiple timeslots
Victoria Royals vs. Vancouver Giants – Pink in the Rink
Celebrate love and your love of hockey on Valentine’s Day as the Royals take on division rivals, the Vancouver Giants.
This game also has even more special meaning, as the Royals will don limited edition ‘Pink in the Rink’ jerseys for cancer awareness, with proceeds from jersey auctions going to the Canadian Cancer Society’s Vancouver Island Lodge.
- Where: Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Friday, February 14th—puck drops at 7:05 p.m.
