Cheap Date Night Ideas in Vancouver
Date Night in Vancouver on the Cheap
With the romance of Valentine’s Day fading fast, are you already needing to rekindle the connection to your one and only? Perhaps you’re one of the fortunate few who’ve managed to keep your love alive so far this year. Whether you’re old hat at keeping the love alive or need fresh dating ideas, we have you covered when it comes to what to do in Vancouver for a memorable date night with your sweetie. It’s time to find great date night options that won’t tempt you to crack into your child’s piggy bank now or in the months to come.
Go to the Movies or a Show
Tickets Tonight
Tourism Vancouver and Tickets Tonight offers up last minute deals on special eventsaround town. You can often save up to fifty percent when you purchase tickets the day of the show.
Interim Location January 2 – April 30, 2013
Harbour Concourse, Vancouver Convention Centre East
999 Canada Place Way
Rio Theatre
Mondays and Tuesdays are cheap date night at the Rio theatre. Choose from a variety of movie titles, and enjoy a glass of wine or beer as this theatre is licensed.
1660 East Broadway
Vancouver Theatresports League
Do you need to revive your sense of humour to get through that endless mound of laundry and floor scrubbing? Check out the Vancouver Theatresports League on Granville Island, Wednesdays through Sundays, and laugh along with the comedians as they improv their way to your hearts.
Pub Nights
The Shark Club
Take in a Canucks game at The Shark Club, downtown. It’s the next best thing to actually going to the game, and the beer is colder and served in a sexy, chilled glass.
180 Georgia Street, 604-687-4275
The Wolf and Hound
Maybe a relaxing sit down in a cozy yet spacious pub is more your style? The daily specials and laid back atmosphere at The Wolf and Hound might just make this neighbourhood pub your second home. They also might just have the best pub burger in town!
3617 West Broadway
Bonding Experiences in Vancouver
Academie Duello ~ School of Modern Swordplay
Sign up for one free Theatrical combat class at Academie Duello and try your hand at swordplay or hand to hand combat. Duking it out with your other half is bound to send the sparks flying.
412 West Hastings Street, 604-568-9907
Cliffhanger
Test your mettle and your grip and learn to rock climb with your love at Cliffhanger. A sweaty workout together is good fun and will ensure a fun date night and a long-lasting bond. And who knows? Maybe you’ll discover a new hobby, and start rock-climbing out in the great outdoors. It could happen.
670 Industrial Avenue, 604-874-2400
Raw Canvas
Want to get creative with your honey on your next date night? At Raw Canvas, they provide the paint and brushes, you buy a canvas to share and create beautiful art together. Enjoy a meal of handmade tapas and earth-friendly wine beforehand to get the creative juices flowing.
1046 Hamilton Street, 604-687-1729
Shop together at the Farmer’s Market
Are the kids staying overnight at grandma’s house? Head down to the winter Farmer’s Market in the parking lot of Nat Bailey Stadium with your mate for local, fresh seasonal vegetables and organic meats. Choose your favourite ingredients to put together a meal you’ve prepared together and reclaim your lovenest for yourselves.
Nat Bailey Stadium
30th and Ontario Street
The Eatery
Don’t want to cook? Head over to The Eatery and try some odd and crazy sushi combinations together. Order the deep-fried Mars Bar and prepare to swoon as you share a bit of decadence, with two spoons.
3431 W Broadway, 604-738-5298
So there you have it. This list will get you started. It will also ensure that when you’re looking for fun and creative date night ideas, you’re never at a loss.
How do you carve out time with your sweetheart to paint the town various shades of red? We’d love to hear about it!
