Last Minute Valentine’s Day Escapes

It’s less than a week before Valentine’s Day and you’ve just realized that your love deserves a little more than a cheap bouquet and a some waxy chocolates. It’s not too late to book an escape and with a just a quick drive and perhaps a little help from BC Ferries you’ll be sure to continue your romance well into the next year and beyond.

Rowena’s Inn Harrison Mills

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Less than 2 hours east of Vancouver you’ll reach Rowena’s Inn along the Fraser River in Harrison Mills.  The Romantic Stay includes:

  • Bottle of sparkling wine and a cheese and fruit platter
  • Dozen long-stemmed roses
  • Gift-wrapped box of handmade chocolates
  • $50 Gift Certificate for two dining options at River’s Edge Restaurant

Valentines Getaway Package runs from February 7th to February 17
Starting at $229 per night (excluding taxes)

– See more at: http://www.prettyestateresort.com/package/valentines-package/#sthash.jVJ0wfp7.dpuf

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Escape to Victoria at the Oswego for the Love your Love Package

Head to Victoria’s Inner Harbour and book our Love your Love package at $205/night* at the Oswego.  You’ll stay in a one bedroom premium suite with amazing views, receive romantic turndown service with dimmed lighting and signature infused water, and enjoy Chef Muzzin’s chocolate truffles and sparkling wine upon arrival.  You can sleep in with a late check out and if you book 2 nights, you’ll receive a $40 O Bistro Brunch credit! *Package available February 14th and 15th 2014 only.  Book your Valentines Package now!

Bonus for film lovers as the Victoria Film Festival is on!

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Painted Boat Resort Sunshine Coast

Lamb Duo or Seafood Risotto – Which would you choose ?  A cruise on BC Ferries and a brief drive will get you to the stunning Sunshine Coast where you and your love can suit up for Valentine’s Day and enjoy an intimate table for two on February 14th & 15th at The Restaurant at Painted Boat.  Make it a true weekend getaway – overnight accommodation starting at $195 per night.

Call 604.883.2456 or email reservations@paintedboat.com for more details.

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Superfly in Whistler

For the adventurous food loving types! Start with a Snowcat ride, then zipline through the dark and enjoy a gourmet dinner featuring the Bearfoot Bistro this February 14 and 15, 2014.

The evening of romance starts with roses and a heated snowcat ride up Rainbow Mountain followed a gourmet dining experience in a mountain top yurt. Catered by the renowned Bearfoot Bistro, couples will enjoy their dinner featuring a menu that includes fresh oysters, Slow Braised Angus Beef and a seductivechocolate-inspired dessert – all this while being serenaded to by live music. After dinner soar through the dark under a starlit sky and snap that unforgettable photo to commemorate the special occasion. The 4-hour round-trip tour departs at 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm, and is priced at $199 per person. www.superflyziplines.com.

Check out the Fairmont Chateau Whistler for accommodation and more Whistler romance.

View more romantic ideas and ways to say “I love you” in Whistler.

FONDUE AT THE CHALET

Share an intimate fondue dinner menu in Whistler at The Chalet – complete with a decadent chocolate fondue.

THE GRILL ROOM

Indulge your loved one with a romantic Whistler dining experience inThe Grill Room featuring an incredible 5-course menu with glass of sparkling wine for $99 per person*. The exclusive St. Valentine’s Day Whistler dinner is also available with hand-chosen wine pairings.

THE WILDFLOWER

For a relaxed Whistler Valentine’s Day dinner, The Wildflower will be featuring a 3-course Valentines Day table d’hôte menu for $55 per person* or select from the seasonal selections on The Wildflower’s a la carte menu.

ROMANTIC WAYS TO SAY I LOVE YOU IN WHISTLER…

  • Head to Whistler’s ‘Proposal Corner’ and pop the question!
  • Get married in the Fairmont’s rooftop wedding chapel
  • Take moonlit snowshoe tour or go night skiing around Lost Lake
  • Indulge in a couples side-by-side massage at the Vida Spa
  • Add some excitement to your Whistler getaway with a zipline adventure or dog sled tour

Visit our Romance page for even more ideas for a couples getaway in Whistler and along the Sea to Sky Corridor.