23 things to do on Valentine’s Day in Vancouver

Set the mood with this Japanese-style dinner and show that’ll have you and your special someone in awe as culinary creations are prepared and plated right before your eyes.

• Price: $79 for two

Start the evening at Angelina’s for a three-course feast including a traditional Dutch dessert. Then take advantage of its prime location and end your night with a romantic stroll along the boardwalk.

• Price: $52 for two

Indulge at this lively eatery serving up favourite Italian classics like pizza and pasta plus some more authentic dishes for you to sample together.

• Price: $102 for two

This deal has delicious bites with all the trimmings. Make like a Mongolian and dig into a giant hot pot with tons of juicy meat, seafood and veggie options for dunking.

• Price: $45 for two

Raw and unchallenged, this Korean meal is sure to get your mouth watering with each serving. We’re talking premium BBQ options plus starters and ice cream for dessert.

• Price: $66.99

Much more than a meal, dim sum is an event, and on this adventure, you can both learn about the history and culture behind the customs while tasting a variety of yummy bites.

• Price: $163.64 for two

Make this a special night for you and your significant other with a selection of warming comfort food that is sure to set the mood.

• Price: $39.99 for two

Get away from it all with a sunset cruise to scenic sights including English Bay, False Creek, Kitsilano Beach and the Outer Harbour. Snack on wild salmon pate, fresh bread and fruit as you experience the spectacular shores and thriving marine life.

• Price: $178 for two

If a love of art brought you together, take it to the Vancouver Art Gallery for an impressive array of paintings, photographs and sculptures that'll have you discussing the day away.

• Price: $34.810 for two

Bring your loved one to a hands-on pasta-making class to learn the secrets of cooking up mouth-watering Italian meals. Follow it up with a fresh pasta meal including wine pairing.

• Price: $219 for two

Take in the view of Vancouver city from 450 feet up (170 metres) with your loved one by your side. If they're particularly taken by the sights you can even return later in the day for a different view.

• Price: $38 for two

Hop aboard the M.V. Native and celebrate Valentine's Day by dancing the night away. This "Pub-Night" cruise features great food, an onboard DJ and drink specials all evening.

• Price: $52 for two

Spend your day surrounded by nature's most incredible marine animals at Vancouver Aquarium. Highlights include otters, African penguins and three-toed sloths.

• Price: $84 for two

Hearts will flutter as you soar above the scenic sights of Vancouver. Get a bird’s-eye view of the city's beautiful skyline and land with an exhilarating splash into the water.

• Price: $297 for two

Thrill-seeking couples looking for a fun way to share the day will enjoy the breathtaking views from 200 metres above on four different ziplines.

• Price: $99 per person

Treat yourselves and enjoy some time to relax and unwind during a calming and stress-relieving spa session that includes a 60-minute couples massage, foot reflexology and a stress-relief head massage.

• Price: $139 for two

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a few hours and immerse yourself in nature. Walk across the suspension bridge, try out the Cliffwalk with unobstructed views of the canyon and explore the temperate rainforest with a complimentary guided history or nature walk.

• Price: $56.65 per person

Spend the evening on the mountain or make a full day of it with round trip Skyride trips, ice skating pond access, snowshoe trails, the Light Walk and the Sliding Zone included.

• Price: $62 per person

Spend a night full of creativity and laughs with your sweetheart as you unleash your latest creation. All supplies are included, you just need to find a spot for your latest work of art at home.

• Price: $30 per person

They say the best way to the heart is through the stomach, so spend the day tasting your way through the best of British Columbia's wines and enjoy a lunch prepared by a vineyard chef.

• Price: $249 per person

Plan the ultimate surprise with this spa day luxuriating in mineral pools and getting pampered with sea salt exfoliation, a 25-minute massage and hydrating lotion application.

• Price: $639 per person

These uber-luxe digs feature spacious rooms, modern in-room controls and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over downtown. But it’s the oversized granite-and-marble bathrooms that really get us excited with the deep-soaking tub and flat-screen TV that’s ideal for a night in for two.

• Price: $300 per night

This is a charming boutique hotel that marries top-notch service with old-world charm. After your romantic Valentine’s Day dinner downtown, retreat to the cozy lounge and enjoy the tinkling of live piano music.

• Price: $247 per night

Although the Rosewood Hotel is ideally located downtown, we’re betting you won’t want to leave with so much going on here. You’ve got multiple dining options, including the popular Hawksworth, an in-demand spa and a funky indoor glass-bottom pool complete with fluorescent coloured lights.

• Price: $269 per night

If you’re looking for a fun night away, stay where the celebrities stay in this trendy and vibrant Yaletown hotel. You’ll feel like a VIP too with free limousine service to downtown and a hopping bar at happy hour. Pets are so welcome that staff will walk your pup for free.

• Price: $319 per night

Looking for a dreamy mountain getaway? Hop in the car and make a weekend out of it with a stay at this iconic resort nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain. You can do as much or as little as you want here and if you’re not up for a ski, you can stay warm in the steam rooms, Jacuzzis, sauna and heated lap pool with underwater music.

• Price: $440 per night