If February feels like it’s flying by, you’re not alone. Things move so quickly in this city and, if it slipped your mind to plan something sweet for the special someone in your life (or you didn’t make a dinner reservation a month in advance), we’re here to help. From thoughtful and sensual gifts to at-home date nights, there are plenty of last-minute options to make your person feel loved. Find our last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas below.
Here are some last-minute ideas on how you can spend Valentine’s Day
Sip and relax
Romantic offerings from the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto are aplenty, from the reservation of a couple at the ultra-luxurious spa to the L’Amour Afternoon Tea at d|bar. A one-two combo – plus a day away from the office – is the perfect way to spoil someone special this Valentine’s Day.
A Valentine’s Day movie night in
If a small, intimate setting is more your scene, we suggest a Valentine’s Day movie night in. Our recommendation for a new, on-theme flick? Meet Me in Rome, a real-life rom-com that’s available on The Roku Channel. In it, three women follow the script provided, but write their own – sometimes steamy – ending. It stars Christa Allen, who played a young Jennifer Garner in 13 Going on 30.
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Mix up some love with a cocktail-making night
If you fancy yourself a bartender this Valentine’s Day, head to your local bottle shop or distillery and snag some ingredients. Making an on-theme drink (or a few!) can be a fun bonding activity, and can even be combined with a movie night or a romantic dinner. Here’s the recipe for our personal favourite, the
Ingredients:
- 2 oz St-Rémy Signature
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 3 Dashes of Bitters
- 1 Maraschino Cherry
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with cracked ice and stir
- Strain into a chilled-footed glass
- Garnish with Maraschino cherry and serve
Snag these dinner reservations!
At the time of writing, there are still tables available at Adrak Yorkville, Paris Paris, Terroni, Salt Wine Bar and more available on OpenTable. Lunch and dinner seatings can be booked on Valentine’s Day to experience a date night out.
A sensual suggestion
If a night in the bedroom is more what you’ve imagined, we can offer a tip: snag some of Province Apothecary’s Lover’s Oil, which is only made with natural, good-for-the-body ingredients. It works like a massage oil and only requires a little bit of imagination.
