February 4, 2019 | Lifestyle
Whether you’ve been married for 30 years or you’ve been dating for a month, Valentine’s Day can be a somewhat stressful holiday. Take the pressure off with this handy list of ways to celebrate the day of love in our action-packed city:
Spend the Night at a Luxury Hotel
We’re in the realty business but that doesn’t mean we can’t appreciate a night in a hotel. Play tourist in your own city by booking a mini-staycation. You can choose one of Toronto’s unique boutique hotels like the Drake or live large at the Shangri-La. The best part about spending Valentine’s Day at a hotel is that you can dine at the restaurant without having to go outside in the bitter February air.
Design Your Own Chocolate
Nothing says Valentine’s like chocolate! At Purdys Chocolatier, you and your special someone can design chocolates as extraordinary as the pair of you are. Customize a batch of truffles or chocolate bark out of sustainable chocolate and watch yourselves become connoisseurs.
Stop and Smell the Roses
Besides chocolate, another Valentine’s Day necessity is a bouquet of flowers. Why get your loved one a bouquet when you can take them to a garden? The Toronto Botanical Garden is comprised of over four acres of 17 different themed gardens. If you’ve never been, this romantic holiday is the perfect opportunity!
Make Your Own Five Course Meal
Aphrodite is known as the goddess of love, beauty and pleasure. For Valentine’s, it only makes sense to make your own five course meal at Aphrodite Cooks! On Friday, February 15 they are hosting a special “When East Meets West” class where you’ll prepare an Indian dish with French techniques. Bon Appetit!
Indulge a Meal Made by a Professional
If you want to take the night off of cooking, Assembly Chef’s Hall is hosting a one-night-only 5-course candlelit dinner. There will be oysters, risotto, beef short ribs and more, ou la la!
Dance Up a Storm
Have you ever danced salsa before? El Rancho is hosting an extra special Valentine’s Day event with dinner, dancing lessons and a show. Don’t forget your cha cha heels!
Take Part the Future of Art
If you’re looking to find a unique gift for your significant other, look no further than the Objects of Desire Marketplace at Gladstone Hotel. Art curator, Uma Vespaziani, selected a group of talented up and coming artists to showcase their art objects. Who knows? You may just end up buying a sculpture that’s worth millions down the line.
Enjoy a Night at the Museum
Spend your Valentine’s Day with ancient artifacts at the Royal Ontario Museum. The museum is holding a special “Love” edition of their Friday Night Live event series. The 19+ event will feature live performances from DJs and singer/songwriters as well as delicious drinks and bites and of course, admission to the general exhibits.
Light Up the Night
If you haven’t taken a stroll through the Distillery District for the Toronto Light Festival just yet, you’re in luck! The eye-catching spectacle is on until March 3rd. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to take in all of the sights so bundle up and enjoy.
Revel in an Audiovisual Experience
If you and your partner are cinephiles, see the classic film Casablanca with the accompaniment from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Watch the movie come to life with music at Roy Thomson Hall. There are two different performances on February 15th and February 16th so book your tickets soon. Here’s looking at you, kid!
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