Sweet Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Toronto

Valentine’s Day is coming up and if there’s one thing every relationship book tells you, it’s that sometimes you have to put some effort into keeping the spark alive. Below we round up some cute—and not too complicated—ideas that parents can use to reconnect for Valentine’s Day in Toronto.

A few of these ideas might even help liven up your love life a little. One idea we didn’t include: Indoor dining, since your favourite spot is aways a great option.

Sweet Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Toronto

Connect Over Cards
Your Home

Feeling a bit disconnected from your partner? Then get the kids into bed, grab a bottle of your favourite beverage, and use prompt cards to ignite conversations that can bring you two back together. Toronto company Cool To Connect’s “connection prompts” feature 52 cards that, via questions, aim to get you and your partner to tune into each other. The classic deck asks such questions as, “Share something vulnerable about yourself,” while the After Dark deck is a bit more risqué and wonders, “What do you do to get a love interest’s attention.” Each set is shipped from Toronto.

Couples Spa Package
Elmwood Spa, 18 Elm St,, Toronto

While we know most parents would love a night away, just the two of them, we realize that might not be realistic for many couples. But what about escaping regular life just for the afternoon? Perhaps you and your special someone can skip out of work early, while the kids are still in school, and visit one of Toronto’s most beloved luxury spas, the Elmwood Spa. It features a number of packages that range from two-and-half to six hours in length and feature massage, water therapies, facials, and even lunch.

Delicious Desserts

Yes, a gift of chocolates is a true Valentine’s Day cliché but hey, sharing sweet treats after the kids are in bed is fun and easy way to spend some time together. Some of the best chocolates in Toronto can be found at SOMA though others will argue that dark chocolate experts ChocoSol or Mary’s Brigadeiro Brazilian truffles are superior. If you’re looking for a decadent alternative to chocolate, check out The Social Blend’s range of Korean-style macarons and dacquoises, available in such flavours as pineapple, rose milk tea, and raspberry. And if you and your partner are more luxury cake people, check out Delysées, which sells such amazing creations as Nutella tiramisu and a “wildberry” cake that features Madagascar vanilla mousse.

Hotel Escape #1: Upscale
Bisha Hotel, 80 Blue Jays Way, Toronto

What’s that? You and your partner can get away for a couple of nights and you want to splurge on a bit of luxury? Then head downtown to Bisha Hotel, which is currently offering an uber romantic Valentine’s Day package. Enjoy your luxurious guestroom plus a bottle of chilled Prosecco upon arrival in your room, complimentary valet parking for one vehicle daily, breakfast for two served in the comfort of your room, and exclusive welcome drinks at Mister C.

Hotel Suggestion #2: Sexy
Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen St. W, Toronto

The Drake Hotel’s artsy and cozy rooms feature more art and more delicious food and cocktails. Also found at the Drake? Its unique “pleasure menu,” which features a variety of sex toys that you can have delivered right to your room. You can also opt for such touches as a rose petal turndown and sparkling wine on ice.

Hotel Suggestion #3: Romantic
Ste. Anne’s Spa, 1009 Massey Rd., Grafton

Are there romantic hotels in and around Toronto? Of course (the historic King Edward comes to mind). But sometimes when you want romance, you also want a beautiful, country setting; peaceful, star-filled nights and hotels where there are no children. You’ll find all of that and more at Ste. Anne’s Spa. Located about 90 minutes outside of the city, this place is worth the drive to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Toronto, or Grafton. Romance is in the air with its Fall in Love with February package features an overnight stay at a spa cottage, three meals, afternoon tea, a specialty massage or equivalent in spa credit, and access to the hotel’s fantastic facilities, including hydrotherapy pools, trails, and even something called a firecircle.