Spending Time Together
The time for romance shouldn’t just be reserved for Valentine’s Day and a few select celebrations throughout the rest of the year. We deserve to feel loved and appreciated all the time.
With years of experience planning romantic trips for couples at Nimmo Bay, we’re excited to share some of our team’s best date ideas that suite the interests of every couple!
So here are the best dates in Vancouver and Victoria shared from our team to you.
The WEst Coast Adventure Date
Are your favourite days together filled with outdoor adventures? If you can’t think of anything better than connecting in the wild and breathing in the fresh coastal air, we have the perfect date ideas for you. As avid adventurers of the Great Bear Rainforest, our guides spend their days taking guests snorkelling, hiking, paddling, and cruising the coastal waterways. We are experts in crafting wilderness excursions, and these are some of our favourite adventures, aside from our own of course.
Get out of your comfort zone and go on a foraging tour. There is an abundance of incredible and delicious edible plants and mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest. Find an expert in the field, get out your baskets and traipse through the forest together, learning and tasting as you go!
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Or maybe you’d like to trade the forest for the ocean! We would highly recommend a guided sea kayaking tour or a fishing charter out of Victoria or Vancouver. No matter the time of year, you can go out on a boat and find the catch of the day! Whether you’re looking to take on a new challenge and learn how to fly-fish together or go out and reel in some halibut from the bottom of the ocean floor. In the warmer months, you can also take a kayak tour through coastal coves. Glide through the surface of the water as your expert guide points out all of the cool marine wildlife you have the chance of seeing.
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The Wellness SPA Date
Maybe you’re looking for calming date ideas to help rejuvenate your souls. Even though you’re in the city, there are some incredible spaces that can take your wellness date night to the next level. At Nimmo Bay, we are deeply invested in the benefits of thermal therapy. Alternating your body between hot and cold can improve mental health, increase relaxation and calm your mind. You also get a boost of all those loved ‘happy hormones’, like dopamine and endorphins. It gets your circulation going, flooding oxygen into your system and can help strengthen your immune system. This would be an incredible treat for you and your partner to experience together.
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A Culinary Night Out
We are huge foodies here at Nimmo Bay, our culinary program is essential to what we do at the resort. At our restaurant, Little River, the menus focus on local and seasonal cuisine, heavily influenced by the flavours of the West Coast. Our neighbours in Vancouver and Victoria are two cities with some of the best restaurant scenes in Canada.
There’s something truly special about the connection and conversations you and your partner can have over a table of thoughtfully prepared and delicious food. Not only that, but the possibilities for location are endless. You can choose a brand-new restaurant, go to an old favourite for the classics, or try something out of your comfort zone. Each experience brings something unique. Here are some of our top choices as insiders in the hospitality industry.
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Or take a trip out to the vineyards that make British Columbia one of Canada’s top wine regions. Whether you’re seasoned wine pros who can pick out a Pinot Gris from a Chardonnay, or have never been to a wine tasting, everyone is welcome! Not to mention sitting outside on a patio with a gorgeous view of the grapes vines is a great setting for a date.
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A Gaming Date Night
Are game nights and solving puzzles more your speed? Co-operative gaming is a great way to enrich and improve your relationship. Sharing in a common goal while gaming and beating it together builds trust, communication, and teamwork, plus there’s added excitement. As we become adults, we forget the importance of play. Play leads to improved mood, problem-solving and can help you cope better with stress. It fuels your imagination and creativity, as well as our emotional well-being. This is a time to forget about work and commitments, and to be social in an unstructured, creative way.
There are plenty of fun options throughout the city, from arcades to escape rooms.
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No matter your style of romance—whether it’s adventure, relaxation, indulgence, or playful competition—there are perfect spring date ideas waiting for you in Vancouver and Victoria. So, step out, try something new, and create unforgettable memories with your special someone!
And if you’re looking to plan a larger romantic getaway to celebrate your love, Nimmo Bay might just be the right location for your next trip.
Words by: Alexandra Janes
Photos: Jeremy Koreski