10 Unforgettable Victoria Romantic Dates

When it comes to romantic cities in Canada, Victoria, BC consistently tops the chart as the #1 city of love. These top 10 Victoria romantic dates are waiting for you and your special someone!


Victoria is full of romantic possibilities and endless lifelong memories.

When it comes to romantic cities in Canada, Victoria, BC consistently tops the chart as the #1 city of love.

With its horse-drawn carriage rides, inner-harbour fine dining, world class spas, adventurous attractions, and 5-star oceanside accommodations, it’s not hard to get twitter-pated just thinking about escaping here with your special someone.

#1 Victorian Style Horse Drawn Carriage Ride

Escape into each others arms in a Victorian style horse drawn carriage as you share a hot drink under a warm blanket, enjoying the gorgeous inner-harbour views together and the exquisite Victoria architecture.

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Photo: Tourism Victoria

#2 Victoria Harbour Tour With A Stop For Fish & Chips

Step into a Victoria harbor water-taxi for a harbour tour and get dropped off at Fisherman’s Wharf with its colourful boathouses and the island’s best fish and chips dock side.

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Photo: Tourism Victoria

#3 Victoria Whale Watching

Is your romantic heart feeling a little more adventurous? Take a whale watching tour for an unforgettable up close and personal experience with the resident orca whales. We recommend both Orca Spirit and Prince Of Whales.

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Photo Image: Tourism Victoria / Prince Of Whales

#4 A Kayak Built For Two

For even more romance on the high seas, slip into a double kayak and glide across the ocean waters enjoying Victoria inner harbour in a whole new way together.

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Photo: Tourism Victoria

5. Relax With A Couple’s Spa Day

Victoria is filled with world class full service spas throughout the city. There is nothing quite like relaxing the day away with a special someone than an afternoon at the spa. Oak Bay Hotel & Spa in Victoria has quite the view!

Okay Bay Spa, Victoria Spa
Photo Image: Tourism Victoria/Okay Bay Hotel & Spa

#6 Afternoon Tea At The Historic Empress Hotel

You simply can’t come to Victoria for a romantic getaway without enjoying tea for two in style.

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Photo: Tourism Victoria/ Fairmont Empress Lounge

#7 Victoria Floatplane Tours

Buckle your seatbelts and get ready to take off on a ocean runway. Harbour Air offers 20 – 45 minute arial tours of one of the most beautiful areas in the world. Take in the Olympic mountains and the 360 degree ocean vistas. This is a romantic adventure you won’t soon forget!

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#8 Canada’s Largest Outdoor Flower Garden

This flower garden is so big on our last romantic date to Butchart Gardens we honestly spent 7 hours linked arm in arm immersed in this jaw dropping beauty. We did have to stop for lunch in the “dining room” which made the day that much more memorable.

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Photo: Butchart Gardens

#9 Victoria Romantic Dining

Did you know that Victoria has the highest number of restaurants per capita in all of Canada? It’s true! Tantalizing food that will leave you saying wow! Looking for a restaurant with a view? Try Chateau Victoria’s Vista 18 with the highest restaurant view in all of Victoria. For an oceanfront fine dining experience with only the freshest ingredients you won’t want to miss Aura located at the Inn At Laurel Point. 

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Photo: Tourism Victoria / Empress Hotel

#10 Evening Cocktails

Finish the perfect Victoria romantic date with evening drinks at award winning Clive’s Cocktail Lounge inside Chateau Victoria. Voted # 1, Best of the City (Victoria News) and one of the “Top 10 Hotel Bars in the World” by Tales of the Cocktail, Clive’s Classic Lounge is the best place in Victoria to experience craft mixology.

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Photo: Tourism Victoria / Clives Lounge

You simply can’t go wrong when choosing Victoria for your romantic getaway.

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