Are you guilty of leaving that token Valentine’s Day gift to the last minute? If so, don’t sweat it; there are plenty of great, locally inspired options to be found around town. Rather than heading over to the mall, make your way out to one of these one-stop shops for a sweet deal that’ll melt the heart of your significant other…
Chocolates are of course a natural fit for Valentine’s Day and work for both guys and girls. A few picks on our list: Temper Pastry & Chocolate’s milk or dark chocolate-filled hearts stuffed with truffles will do the trick; the same can be said for Chocolate Arts uniquely sweet west coast chocolate designs perfect for the occasion (with vegan options too). Order a box of the seasonal strawberry and champagne ganache creations – available this month only.
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Another great (and interactive) gift idea worth looking into involves getting your hands dirty at one of The Dirty Apron’s upcoming cooking classes. Though they’ve already filled up their Valentine’s Day evening event, some spots are left for the weekend’s daytime classes. Not sure? No problem… they’ve got plenty more you can purchase space for in advance here.
Head down to Granville Island and pay a visit to Make Vancouver’s storefront if you’re looking for a gift with a personal and creative touch. Score a leather journal for the scribe who’s heart you’re after, and have it laser engraved for a special touch. Or, advocate for getting cozy on the couch and create your own digitally printed pillow like this one. They’ll want to spoon in no time.
Nothing will up the romance-factor on Valentine’s Day like a bouquet of flowers from the west side’s Celsia Florist (where you’ll find unique arrangements sure to please) and a bottle of bubbly (we like Taittinger’s bedazzled Nocturne Rosé number).
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For those of you looking to surprise your special someone with a quick trip out of town, heading to Whistler is a sure-bet (snow, or not). One of the best gift solutions (that you’ll both benefit from) has to be a trip to the picturesque Scandinave Spa for a little couple’s R&R. Pre-book a massage for the whole package deal guaranteed to score you major points – or, purchase a gift certificate online if you can’t make it for the upcoming weekend.
If you have any last minute Valentine’s Day gifts to recommend, let us know in the comments below or tweet us @ViewTheVibe.
