50 Fun Vancouver Date Ideas for a Memorable Date Visual Story

By Alli Sewell

Introduction

50 Fun Vancouver Date Ideas for a Memorable Date Visual Story

There are many fun Vancouver date ideas, from beach days to cuddling cats and solving...

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Indoor Date Ideas in Vancouver

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Visit the market on Granville Island

You can enjoy several exciting activities at Granville Island, making it a great date location...

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Cuddle up with kitties at a cat cafe

Visiting a cat cafe is one of the cutest date ideas out there. As long...

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Try to escape at i-Exit Escape Room

Trying an escape room is a different and possibly challenging date idea! It's also a...

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Listen to live music at Malone's Taphouse

Malone's Taphouse is a quirky bar downtown. It's the perfect date spot if you want...

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Satisfy your sweet tooth with ice cream at La Casa Gelato

An ice cream date is always a good idea, and a visit to La Casa...

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Bowl your date away at Grandview Lanes

Bowling is a classic date idea that shouldn't be forgotten! Vancouver has multiple bowling alleys...

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Go beer tasting on a craft beer tour

British Columbia is well-known for its craft beers. One of the top things to do...

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Dine in the dark at Dark Table

A dinner date is not that creative, but a meal at Dark Table in Kitsilano...

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Show off your knowledge at a trivia night

You can find at least one bar hosting Trivia every night in Vancouver. Going to...

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Play ping pong at Back and Forth Bar

Ping pong is an enjoyable activity for all types of couples. Whether you want a...

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Solve crimes at the Vancouver Police Museum

If you and your date are lovers of true crime, the Vancouver Police Museum is...

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Cheer for local sports teams

If your date loves sports, there are lots of options in Vancouver! Catching a Vancouver...

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Have a cultural day exploring the Vancouver Art Gallery

An afternoon at the Vancouver Art Gallery makes for one of the best dates in...

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Indulge on sweets at a Dessert Cafe

If you and your date have a sweet tooth, why not skip the main meal...

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Enjoy a fancy high tea

If you're after a slightly more sophisticated date idea, why not go for high tea...

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Play board games and eat pizza at Pizzeria Ludica

Get competitive at Pizzeria Ludica with a pizza and game night date. The board game...

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Bond over brunch

Going to brunch is a super popular thing to do during the weekend in Vancouver...

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Take a trip around Canada with FlyOver Canada

FlyOver Canada is a digital attraction found at Canada Place. During a visit, you'll go...

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Dine with a view at Queen Elizabeth Park

Queen Elizabeth Park sits across from downtown and offers a breathtaking view of the Vancouver...

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Spend the evening club hopping

While Vancouver is known more for its bars than its nightclubs, it remains one of...

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Eat your way through Gastown on a food tour

Vancouver has no shortage of incredible eateries. If you and your date can't decide where...

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Say hi to cute bunnies at The Bunny Cafe

The Bunny Cafe is another cute animal cafe to visit with your date in Vancouver...

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Escape to a tropical paradise at Bloedel Conservatory

Bloedel Conservatory is located within Queen Elizabeth Park and features a tropical conservatory with incredible...

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Bar hop on Main Street

While many people will plan a bar date downtown, there are lots of other great...

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Learn to make gelato

Getting ice cream together is a cute date idea, but what's even more fun is...

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Outdoor Date Ideas in Vancouver

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Chill out at English Bay

Hanging out at English Bay is a classic date idea in Vancouver. It's the perfect...

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Wander around the Seawall in Stanley Park

Stanley Park is a famous Canadian landmark and one of the best places to go...

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Explore Grouse Mountain and tackle the Grouse Grind

Nature and hiking enthusiasts will love a daytime date at Grouse Mountain. If you're both...

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Spend the day at Deep Cove

Deep Cove is a little out of Vancouver, but it is worth visiting if you're...

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Explore VanDusen Botanical Garden

The VanDusen Botanical Garden is one of the romantic places in Vancouver that's perfect for...

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Go ice skating at Robson Square

Going skating at the ice rink at Robson Square is a festive thing for couples...

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Enjoy Playland at the PNE

Playland is a cool funfair at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE). The fair runs May...

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Spend a day at the races at Hastings Racetrack

A day at the races is one of the more unique date ideas in Vancouver...

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Picnic at the beach

Vancouver has a host of amazing beaches to hang out at. While just relaxing on...

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Walk along the Capilano Suspension Bridge

The Capilano Suspension Bridge is located in North Vancouver and can be reached in about...

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Experience a Seaplane tour over the city

Another of many cool date ideas in Vancouver is seeing the city from above on...

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Hike within the North Shore Mountains

Couples that like outdoor adventures will want to check out some of the trails within...

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Kayak on False Creek

False Creek is the waterway that runs along the downtown part of the seawall. While...

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Shop for local produce at a Farmers Market

Vancouver has many excellent farmers markets to check out. You can find markets across the...

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Bike around Vancouver

Another of the best date ideas in Vancouver for outdoor activity enthusiasts is taking a...

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Go whale watching!

Various species of whale call the waters around Vancouver home for part of the year...

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Watch the sunset at Lonsdale Quay

One of the most romantic date ideas in Vancouver is heading over to Lonsdale Quay...

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Snap photos at Lighthouse Park

If you and your partner like to hike, you'll want to plan a date hiking...

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Things to Do Near Vancouver on a Date

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Visit the beautiful Chilliwack Tulip Festival

Chilliwack hosts a Tulips of the Valley festival every year during April and May when...

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Check out a comedy show at Yuk Yuk's

Spend an evening laughing with your date at Yuk Yuk's stand-up comedy club! The venue...

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Jump around at an indoor trampoline park

If you're looking for a more adventurous date, visiting an indoor trampoline park is one...

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Spend a fun day at Big Splash Water Park

Spending the day at a water park is a super fun and relaxed thing for...

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Plan a trip to Whistler

Whistler is one of the best destinations for a romantic weekend getaway from Vancouver. In...

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Snack your way around the Richmond Night Market

The Richmond Night Market is an ideal date night location for all types of couples...

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Go go-karting in Richmond

If you and your date are a little competitive, head to the go-kart track to...

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