MONTREAL — St. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re in Montreal, the city of love, the romance stakes are high.
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Here are six Valentine’s Day gift ideas for friends, family, and of course, lovers.
Love-themed teas
Montreal-based tea distributors David’s Tea have the perfect gift idea for a cold wintry Valentine’s Day: tea. Six love-inspired teas have been imbued with flavours like rose petals, chocolate, cherry blossoms and strawberries, and with romantic names like “Mint to be,” “The Earl’s Valentine” and “Love Tea #7,” their heat will undoubtedly lower inhibitions, and priced between $7.50 and $10, they’re not going to lower your bank account.
Heart-shaped pizza
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest years for pizzerias. With this in mind, home-bound lovers and parents looking for a fun family-friendly alternative might want to order in a heart-shaped pizza from Pizza Pizza. The 12″ Valentine’s Delight Pizza can be personalized with any two toppings and comes with a free 2-for-1 Cineplex movie admission for $10.99.
Intimate movie for two?
Nothing says “I love you” as much as a hot night filled with R-rated entertainment — and an evening with Christian Grey and his teddy bear may offer you more adventurous couples some tantalizing inspiration. Find out where Fifty Shades of Grey is playing in Montreal here, and book your tickets in advance — the word on the street is that they’re selling out fast.
Artisanal chocolates
Chocobel, Chocolats Geneviève Grandbois, Divine Chocolatier, Juliette & Chocolat, Les Chocolats de Chloé and Suite 88 Chocolatier … there’s so many artisanal chocolatiers to choose from in Montreal. For teachers, friends, colleagues, family or loved ones, you can’t go wrong with a classic box of handmade chocolates.
Fall in love under the stars?
“Love knows not what time is…” What could be more romantic than an exploration of the poetic experience of time? Cosy up with your loved one on a bean bag in Montreal’s Planetarium, and immerse yourselves in a unique poetic, visual and musical experience that explores the philosophical, scientific and artistic aspects of temporal vertigo.
Things could get a little steamy
There’s nothing more magical than a late night, frosty dip in a hot tub with the glittering skyline of Montreal hanging like a beaded necklace of lights along the horizon. Relax and enjoy the warmth and tranquility of a spa experience — from Bota Bota, the spa on a ship in Montreal’s Old Port, to the Strøm Spa Nordique tucked away on Nun’s Island — there are an infinite variety of options, massages and St. Valentine’s Day packages to try.
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