Love Stories In Cupids, Newfoundland(01 of14)
Open Image ModalLove Bites At The Culinary Boot Camp, Charlottetown(02 of14)
Open Image ModalRemember that dinner scene from the movie "Flashdance"? Dripping butter, chunks of butter and roaming hands under the table? Try the G-rated version and sign up for culinary boot camp operated by Holland College. You and your beloved can learn the finer points in technique in the Seafood 101 class. It is very hands on, so be prepared to sizzle in the kitchen. After that, take that sizzle to a cozy inn, like The Great George. (credit:Michele Sponagle)
Getting High On Love At The Fairmont Banff Springs(03 of14)
Open Image ModalAin’t no mountain high enough, especially in the Rockies. So book yourselves a suite with a view of snow-capped peaks at the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs hotel, paired with a couple’s massage at the Willow Stream Spa. Romance runs deeper when you’re stress free. Take the plunge in the outdoor Jacuzzi. It’s hot and steamy in all the best ways. (credit:Getty)
Come As You Are In Dawson City(04 of14)
Open Image ModalBright Lights Of The Northwest Territories(05 of14)
Open Image ModalSweet Sensations From The Chocolate Museum In St. Stephen, N.B.(06 of14)
Open Image ModalFill your belly with chocolate and let those feel-good endorphins flood through your body. The Chocolate Museum chronicles the history of Ganong Bros., candy makers since 1873. From cocoa bean to box, displays tell the story, followed by some opportunities to taste. Fun fact: The company was the first in North America to put chocolates in heart-shaped boxes for Valentine’s Day. Prior to 1931, they were just sold at Christmas. (credit:Tourism New Brunswick)
Animal Attraction: Gopher Hole Museum, Torrington, Alta.(07 of14)
Open Image ModalEver seen a gopher dressed up as a priest, a fireman, bank robber, or chuck wagon driver? Likely you haven’t. Head to Torrington, Alta., a small farming village, to see a museum that has earned a fervent cult following for its dioramas – 40 in all – each featuring cute, taxidermied critters in full costume.The museum's become so popular the entire town has gone total gopher, painting its 11 fire hydrants to resemble the wee mammals. Laughing is good medicine for couples. You’ll do plenty here.
By Design In Lunenburg(08 of14)
Open Image ModalSip And Sup In Osoyoos, Canada’s Desert(09 of14)
Open Image ModalHeat things up in Osoyoos, located in the southern part of British Columbia. Things will get hot but not too steamy thanks to its desert climate. The area also happens to be one of Canada’s best new wine regions. The sipping is divine, so take a tour to visit the pretty wineries and their tasting room. You’ll fall for the reds especially at NK’MIP Cellars, Road 13 and Blasted Church. Bed down for the night at a beachfront villa at the Watermark Resort. (credit:Getty)
Power Serge In Ottawa(10 of14)
Open Image ModalGenerating Heat In La Mauricie National Park(11 of14)
Open Image ModalDon’t hibernate and hide your love away. Celebrate it in Quebec’s gorgeous Laurentian mountain range. Strap on some snowshoes and explore the pristine winter views. Then chase a chill away by curling up in your oTENTik, accommodations that blend the best of yurts, cozy cabins, and tents into a hassle-free winter camping adventure. (credit:Parks Canada Andre Paul Therrien)
Meals On Wheels: Vancouver’s Yummy Food Trucks(12 of14)
Open Image ModalVancouver’s food truck scene is a runaway success with new additions spring up like ex-lovers on Facebook. From killer grilled cheese to butter chicken and freshly baked naan, there are plenty of excuses to toss the gluten-free diet restrictions. There are so many trucks available that committing to any one of them is taxing. Instead, sign up with Vancouver Foodie Tours ($49 for five tastings over two hours) and speed date your way through the most notable and delicious. (credit:Michele Sponagle)
It’s A Rush In Niagara Falls(13 of14)
Open Image ModalThere's love in the air along with the mist from Niagara Falls. Ontarians can forget how impressive the Falls are, only to be reminded when out-of-town relatives come to visit. For more than 200 years, honeymooners have flocked here to be dazzled by the relentless gush of water, and by each other. Since 1949, newlyweds have snagged certificates from the city's mayor stating twosomes have spent their “official” honeymoon at the Falls. If you want a heart-shaped tub, you’ll find it here. (credit:Getty)
Dark Delights Found Here(14 of14)
Open Image ModalDo you fantasizes about making out with your partner in a crowded restaurant? We’ve got a restaurant for you. O. Noir is a dining in the dark establishment where guests must eat in complete darkness, meaning no one can see you smooching or see the salad stuck between your teeth until you leave.With locations in Montreal and Toronto, it’s an unusual experience that prompts two different reactions: Delight with the focus on flavours and aromas, or sheer panic caused by the loss of sight. In any case, it’s something you’ll talk about for ages. (credit:Flickr: Bryan Kennedy )