Lethbridge Date Ideas
Date Night in Lethbridge
Whether you’re visiting with your whole family and need a couple’s night out, or you’re looking for things to do on afirst date, a romantic evening out is just a short drive (or even walk) away,wherever you happen to be in the city!
To help you plan your perfect romanticgetaway, we’ve put together a variety of local dates that should create fertileground for love to blossom. But, before you start making plans…
Always start with flowers
You can go out and see a film, a play oreven for a walk in the park under a starlit sky, but it will never be asromantic without that first grand gesture – the flowers. Lucky foryou, there are ample local shops around to whip up a bouquet that will haveyour partner swooning (or at least cooing).
For bouquets, shop at:
● New Hope YQL (west side)
● Bloomdiggity (downtown)
● Marquis Flower Shop (downtown)
● The Rose Garden (north side)
● Bloom Flowers and Gifts (farsouth side)
If your dearest prefers live plants, headover to Sill and Soil forgreenery that will keep on giving.
For something sweet, head downtown for:
● Bernard Callebaut
● How Sweet Inc. (who also offers candybouquets)
● Purdy’s in Park Place Mall.
Now that you’re ready to sweep your partneroff their feet (if the wind hasn’t yet), it’s time to plan the event itself!
Date #1: The Classic Date Night à laLethbridge
It may not be the most creative date night,but a walk, followed by dinner and a show is a classic for a reason. You get tospend some serious one-on-one time with your love while experiencing an eventthat should spur on conversation down the road.
As long as the wind isn’t up, we recommendstarting with a pleasant walk around Henderson Lake Park. After the 20-30minute loop, head for dinner at either MiróBistro or Plum fordelicious, high-quality fare and drinks. End the night at the Genevieve E.Yates Memorial Theatre with a play by New West Theatre, get movedby music with the LethbridgeSymphony at one of theirlocations, or, for something lower-key (in atmosphere, not music), catch ashow at either GalaxyCinemas or The Movie Mill!
Date #2: Heart-Pumping Love – andAdrenaline
While the restaurant/show stand-by isgreat, not everyone likes to sit for an extended period of time. For those whoprefer to socialize on the move, there are plenty of opportunities here inLethbridge.
Start with a sunset game of frolf(frisbee golf) at Nicholas Sheran Park, or if there’s inclement weather,get your heart pumping in an Escape Room like Underground Escape. Afterward, headto Coulee Climbing andlearn to ‘boulder’ together, then end the night with hearty food and a pintat The Telegraph Taphouse whereyou can relive your date in conversation.
Date #3: Give Love Room to Bloom
A little quiet time is just as necessary assome alone time – especially if you’re escaping the family for an evening! Ifyou and your partner are looking to spend some quality quiet time together, maywe suggest a gallery or two?
For a relaxed start, head over to SAAG to view their current exhibitions. Then,if your appetite for art isn’t quite quenched, take the five-minute strollto Casa and/or Mortar & Brick Gallery.Afterward, head to The ItalianTable or PizzeriaSan Marco for a romantic, Italian-style dinner out. For alate-night digestif, wander to the nearby Steel & Vinesfor somewine, or to Plum forhand-crafted cocktails.
Date #4: A Daytime Date for Early Birds
Whether you’re looking for a more casualfirst date, or if it’s the only time that works to sneak away together, thereare plenty of great day-date options in Lethbridge!
First up, head for a hearty breakfast atthe downtown diner, ChefStella’s, or to a local cafe to get caffeinated. Then park at FortWhoop-Up in IndianBattle Park for a daytime stroll around this gorgeous park, and learna little about the history of the area. Finish off with some shopping in downtown Lethbridge, and some delicious casualfare from Tacos Made inMexico.
Date #5: A Trendy Night Out on the Town
If you prefer cocktails, music and lightsover quiet walks in the park, then this date is your perfectmatch.
Start the evening nearly 100 feet above thecity, at The Water Tower Grill& Bar. Take in the sunset view and sip from signature cocktails whileyou peruse a locally-sourced, globally-inspired menu. After dinner and a drink,head to The Owl Acoustic Lounge,or The Geomatic Attic forsome live music that will end the night with a bang!
Bonus: Winter Wonderland (or isthat Loverland?)
Unfortunately, it’s not always summertimein Lethbridge. The good news is: you’re not house-bound. Even if it’s coldenough to freeze the lakes solid, there’s still plenty to do for a couple inlove!
Before you do anything, remember to warm upthe car to prevent your partner from getting cold. Once it’s nice and toasty,cruise to the Annandale ChristmasHouse, a heritage building with the grandest display of holiday cheer inthe city. You can even take a tour inside, complete with a cup of hotchocolate!
Next, head to the Enmax Centre to cheer on the localWHL hockey team, TheLethbridge Hurricanes, as they battle it out in front of their hometowncrowd. After the game, drive to NikkaYuko Japanese Gardens for a walk beneath glittering lights at theirannual Winter Lights Festival.
Finally, to end the night right, headto Two Guys Pizza for acozy booth and a slice (or three) of award-winning pizza – and a refreshingwinter ale!