Valentine’s Day Guide with Venngo: Ten Romantic Ideas

February, the month of love is back again! Whether you’re in a new relationship, engaged, married, or wanting to share Valentine’s Day with a close friend — there’s nothing better than to celebrate your loved ones in a special way. Regular date nights aside, Valentine’s Day is your chance to try something new with your significant other. At Venngo, we believe that grand romantic gestures don’t have to come with a hefty price tag. That’s why we’ve curated a list of unique and budget-friendly date ideas to help you make the most of this special day. From romantic getaways to cozy spa days, these ideas will inspire you.

Venngo’s 10 Date Ideas:

1. Book a Getaway

A romantic getaway is the perfect excuse to break the everyday routine and spend quality time with your special someone. Nothing beats a trip to Rome, the city of romance. Or Paris, the city of love. Or New York, the third wheel in so many cheesy but adorable rom-coms.

With so many destinations available, make the easiest choice by saving on travel expenses with offers from CheapOair Canada, Kiwi.com, Extended Stay America or Choice Hotels Canada. Once you have your destination picked, check out Tiqets for more offers on more romantic sightseeing adventures to enjoy together. Don’t forget you can also find deals for clothing, accessories and other travel related items, such as car rentals, on the platform!

There’s no need to travel far to explore somewhere new. Take a quick weekend trip outside the city by booking a BNB with a view at Somewhere Inn Collingwood or a wine-tasting at Grape Escape Wine Tours. A local staycation could be just the perfect fit for you and your partner. 

2. Relaxing Day at the Spa

Why not treat your significant other to a day of pampering? A day at the spa, in addition to your getaway, can make a pair as perfect as you and your partner. Strøm Spa Nordique and White Oaks Resort and Spa offer affordable packages on both spa services and overnight stays.

If a cozy, relaxing day outing is how you want to spend time together, there are many local spas that offer budget-friendly packages that you and your partner can take advantage of on this special day. A massage or facial from Elmspa, Pure +Simple, Elmwood Spa, and Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa can be the rejuvenating experience that you and your partner need.

For an extra special touch, make them a personalized care package with their favourite essential oils, a robe and slippers from La Vie en Rose, and snacks from The Balance Company.

3. See a Show

What a better way to liven up your date night than a night filled with great entertainment? Not only is it your chance to check out some local theatre but you and your partner can share the excitement, music, and drama of a show together. Use perks from Tiqets – Broadway or The Musical Stage Company to discover your new favourite production this Valentine’s Day.

4. Day at the Museum

Museums are filled with some of the most famous visual representations of history and culture. For the ones who enjoy history, nature and the unfolding of culture, a trip to the museum can be an expression of love to be shared together. Perks from Tiqets, Royal Ontario Musuem, and Art Gallery of Sudbury offer deals on admission, tours and special exhibitions for you and your significant other.

As for those who enjoy live nature more, plan a visit for two to the zoo or aquarium with Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park, Tiqets — Zoos and Aquariums, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, and Safari Niagara.

Fun fact: did you know that lots of sea animals will mate for life?

• Otters hold hands with their love as they swim to avoid drifting apart while sleeping.
• Penguins give gifts to their mates to win over their forever partner.
• Seahorses pair with one another for life, wooing each other through dancing, hugging, and intertwining tails.
• No one knows romance quite like the French! French Angelfish are known as the most loyal aquatic species in the world. These fish do absolutely everything with their partner! They live, hunt, and swim their entire lifetime as a pair.

5. Classic Movie Night

The classics are classics for a reason, so while it is a go-to option for many, nothing compares to a quiet movie night to spend quality time together. Whether you are catching a new release at Cineplex or planning a rom-com marathon at home, it’s affordable, low-key, and still the perfect date.

Bonus: elevate your movie night with a DIY popcorn bar with the help of Kernels.

If your significant other is a true film buff, a great gift they can take advantage of all year round is a TIFF membership at a great rate with Venngo!

6. Spending Time Outdoors

For the winter loving folks, take advantage of the winter weather and the snow that comes with February by spending time in the great outdoors. If you or your partner are fans of hitting the slopes, consider a trip to Banff Lodging Co, Deerhurst Resort, or Somewhere Inn Calabogie. Explore the scenery at provincial parks, throw on a pair of skates and go ice-skating, or bundle-up and go sledding.

7. Mystery Night

For those true-crime lovers, why not turn Valentine’s Day into a real life romance-mystery by planning a night at Mysteriously Yours or at Hint Hint Canada? Work together to solve puzzles, discover clues, and share some memories; it’s an exciting way to bond with your partner.

8. Find a New Restaurant

Leaning on familiar favourites is comfortable, but Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to try a new restaurant you’ve had your eye on for a while! Who knows, it just may lead to a new favourite for both you and your partner.

With Valentine’s Day falling on a weekday this year, you or your partner may be in the office instead of being able to spend the day together. What better way to surprise them during the workday than personally delivering or having lunch delivered to them?

Whether you consider yourself a chef or not, you can whip up a special meal to have waiting for them when they get home with assistance from HelloFresh Canada or Chef's Plate. Even better, plan to cook a meal together. Exploring a new recipe can be a fantastic way to bond with one another, with a delicious reward in the end. You can also save on those extra needed ingredients by taking advantage of deals from Walmart or Voilà.

9. Share a Laugh

Many will tell you that one of the most important aspects of a relationship is being to laugh together. Regardless of how funny you are, you can hit up great local comedy clubs like Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club – Ottawa or Absolute Comedy where you can drop in to have a laugh and save on tickets. Keep things fun, light and exciting with mixing up your regular date night with the help of some hilarious stand-up comedians.

10. See the City

Finally, why not explore the city where your own love story began. Taking a tour of your hometown together can be the perfect way to honour your relationship and create new special moments with each other. Using perks like City Sightseeing Toronto and Niagara, Toonies Tours, or Gray Line Toronto makes it both easier and affordable to take in all the sights and hidden gems throughout the city.

Whatever you decide to do this Valentine’s Day, remember your perks! Don’t forget you can also order them flowers with your perks. We hope you have a fantastic Valentine’s Day this year.

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