8 Romantic Valentine’s Day Ideas

1. Attend Valentine’s Day Events

If your idea of the perfect date includes watching a live performance or learning something new together, our event calendar has something for you – there's no shortage of fun and unique events in the area for a romantic night out. A few upcoming events include:

• Champagne & Truffle Infused Fresh Flower Cake Pop Designer Bouquet at The Truffle Farm
  • Date & Time: February 7th & 8th, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Sip champagne, snack on truffle-infused cake pops, and create beautiful flower arrangements in this fun, indulgent event.
• Sip & Putt - A 'Fun Park' Valentine's with a Pop-Up Bar
  • Date & Time: February 14, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Bring your date (or your friends) to Paradise Fun Park for a night of fun, laughter, and drinks.
• Boots and Hearts Bash
  • Date & Time: February 14, 2025 from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
  • Enjoy an evening of live country music performed by Tumblin Dice, dancing, and good ol' fashioned fun at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds.
• OK,DOPE Presents Moe Ismail & Big Norm Alconcel
  • Date & Time: February 14, 2025 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Laugh the night away with your partner during this live comedy show at Rod & Gun.
    
• The Paperboys at Knox United
  • Date & Time: February 15, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Dance and sing along to the lively folk-rock tunes of The Paperboys for a lively afternoon performance.

Check the Events Calendar regularly for more date night ideas and the latest additions to the Valentine’s Day lineup.

2. Reserve an Intimate Dinner

Delight in the flavours of the island with fresh, locally sourced meals at one of our acclaimed restaurants. Whether you seek the vibrant flavours of international cuisine or the heartwarming comfort of a plant-based meal, there’s a table waiting for you.

With so many incredible options it can be hard to decide where to eat. To get you started–explore our guide to the best restaurants in Parksville Qualicum Beach to find your dream date destination. Or, reserve a table for one of these special Valentine's Day experiences:

• The Art of Seduction: A Couple's Experience
  • Date: February 14, 2025
  • Share a tantalizing prix fixe experience at The Bayside Restaurant and Lounge.

• Celebrate Love with the Nanoose Bay Cafe
  • Dates: February 14-16, 2025
  • Treat your loved one to a 4-course meal designed for your Valentine's & Galentine's celebrations.

• Valentine's Day at the QBC
  • Dates: February 14-16, 2025
  • Reserve a table at Qualicum Beach Cafe to dine on special menu items throughout the weekend.

• Valentines Month at Cedars Restaurant & Lounge
  • Dates: February 1-28, 2025
  • Celebrate your love all month long at Cedars Restaurant & Lounge with Valentines Sharing Plates for Two.

3. Gift Locally Made Chocolates & Bouquets

Surprise your partner with locally made chocolates and a beautiful bouquet. Swell Sweets specializes in indulgent, handcrafted chocolates, including Roger’s Chocolates from Victoria, while Petal & Kettle specializes in stunning, hand-tied bouquets. Consider their flower subscription to keep the romance flowing all year long.

4. Have a Picnic with a Locally Sourced Charcuterie Board

Transform an ordinary afternoon into something extraordinary by crafting your own gourmet picnic. Start your journey at Little Qualicum Cheeseworks, where you can explore the farm and build a spectacular charcuterie board featuring their farm-fresh creations. Pack your board and venture out to one of the region's many parks and trails. When it’s time for lunch, stop at a lookout for a peaceful picnic in nature.

5. Visit a Spa for a Rejuvenating Couple's Treatment

Pamper yourselves with a rejuvenating couple’s treatment at one of our premier wellness destinations:

• Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - Float together in the warm, mineral-rich waters of their signature mineral pool experience before relaxing in cedar barrel saunas. Further customize your Grotto Spa day with a couples massage and copper soaking tub for two.
• Stonewater Spa - Gift each other an innovative treatment that blends traditional techniques with modern wellness practices, like a Hot Stone Massage or Seaflora CBD Massage, to help you relax, recover and release tension.
• Nevaeh Day Spa - Spend the day at Nevaeh Day Spa with refreshing facials, tension-melting massages, and mani-pedis. Their signature "Thou Shalt Glow" package is a journey of bliss, with treatments that will leave you floating on cloud nine.

6. Raise a Toast with Local Craft Beers

Raise a glass to romance with a visit to one of Parksville Qualicum Beach’s local craft breweries. Share a flight of expertly brewed ales, stouts, and lagers and discuss the unique flavours of each brew. Breweries like LoveShack Libations, Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company, Fern and Cedar Brewing, and Rusted Rake Brewing are inviting spaces perfect for a relaxed, romantic outing.

7. Take a Moonlit Beach Walk

For a quiet and intimate evening, stroll hand-in-hand along one of our beaches – Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, Parksville Beach, and Qualicum Beach all offer stunning, peaceful settings for a moonlit walk by the water.

8. Stay at a Luxurious Resort

Extend your Valentine’s celebration with a getaway at one of our resorts. Wake up to stunning views of the ocean and enjoy easy access to nearby attractions. Many resorts offer special deals and packages this February—check out the latest offers and plan your stay today.

• Be My Valentine at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre
  • Dates: February 1-28, 2025
  • Celebrate your love with a relaxing stay in any Oceanview rooms or Spa Bungalow studios, elevated with Rogers’ chocolates, a bath bomb, a rose petal turndown, candles, a $100 dining credit to Cedars Restaurant, and a custom gift.