Vancouver, British Columbia offers its visitors and locals alike, an array of romantic moments to experience. Whether you choose to start the day with a casual walk through the Granville Island Market, or browse jewelers and artisans around the Emily Carr Institute of Art.
Whether it’s taking time to stop for lunch at one of Vancouver’s fabulous outdoor patios or grabbing a café latte and biscotti at a quaint coffee shop or just walking cobblestone streets in Gastown, you’ll find Vancouver to be a truly romantic city.
For romantic evenings out, enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail at one of the piano bars or jazz lounges our city has to offer before experiencing a romance inspired night of fine dining with awe inspiring views of Vancouver, British Columbia.
10:00 a.m.
Get to the foot of Hornby Street (south) and catch the Aquabus to Granville Island .
10:30 a.m.
Walk past Bridge's and the Granville Island Public Market to Net Loft. Explore the jewellery shops and the quirky stores that fill the building.
11:00 a.m.
Walk down Johnston Street to Old Bridge Street. Turn right. Explore the alleyways of jewelers and artisans around Emily Carr Institute of Art.
1:00 p.m.
The Sandbar 1535 Johnston St
604-669-9030
Return to Johnston Street. Walk towards Bridge's (the large impossible-to-miss yellow building)
Have lunch at: The Sandbar
Ask if there's room on their patio. The view is exquisite.
2:30 p.m.
Return to Johnston Street. Turn right. Walk to the Granville Island Public Market.
Stroll through the public market. Pick up flowers from one of the many florists.
Select your favourite chocolates at one of the confectionary stands.
5:00 p.m.
Catch the Aqubus again, this time to Yaletown. Walk off some of that chocolate by strolling up Davie (about three blocks) to Hamilton. Turn right to George.
5:30 p.m.
George 1137 Hamilton Street
604-628-5555
Enjoy a pre-dinner drink at George, Vancouver's first Ultra Lounge.
6:30 p.m.
Return to your hotel to change for the evening.
7:31 p.m.
Take a cab to Ferguson Point teahouse in Stanley Park
8:00 p.m.
Ferguson Point 7501 Stanley Park Dr.
604-669-3281
If the evenings are long and the sun is setting late, you'll be treated to a spectacular sunset as you sip your fine wine and enjoy a romantic dinner.
If you have a ring you want hidden, or an important question to ask, this is the place to do it.