40 Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Monday January 29th, 2024, 5:31pm
40 Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Original blog by Tourism Windsor Essex
The Holiday season is barely behind us and Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching… we know, we know… it’s not about the presents, but it is about LOVE and we want you to be able to show your love to your nearest and dearest. Maybe your love language is giving gifts? Maybe your sweetie’s love language is receiving gifts? Maybe it’s just a regular day for you… wherever you fall on the Valentine’s Day love-it or hate-it spectrum there’s no denying we can all use an excuse to bring joy to someone and whether that is gift giving and/or time spent together we’ve put together a few ideas to explore and enjoy Windsor Essex while celebrating cupid and all of his arrows.
Eats & Treats
For those sweeties with a sweet tooth or if you’re in the mood to wine and dine, our eats and treats partners have something for everyone
Cookie Bar has opened in their brand new space in Ford City. Order ahead to make sure you get your hands on your favourite flavours like bonfire, black forest or a classic chocolate chip in their mouth-watering quarter-pound craft cookies.
Chance Coffee stays on theme for Valentine’s Day with their classic Heart Eyes blend. Super sweet & clean and perfect for the coffee lover in your life.
Wolfhead Distillery: move over cinnamon hearts and move into cinnamon whisky! The rich, warm flavour and natural cinnamon spice aroma pairs perfectly with apple cider or ginger ale and will heat up your Valentine!
Pelee Island Winery knows how to get your in your partner’s good books: what says thoughtful better than a custom wine label for the wine lover in your life. They’ve recently launched a custom label app on their website and you can get your favourite wines customized!
When only the best treats will do for your sweetie Windsor Essex has no shortage of businesses to make your life easy and your choices hard. Stop in to Walkers Fine Candies for mouthwatering handcrafted truffles, fudge and perfect gift baskets. Evelyn’s Candy House will put together the tastiest treats featuring caramels, brittles, candied & spiced nuts and more house-made candies. What’s Poppin’ Popcorn Factory puts together a Valentine’s Gift Box “My Heart Pops For You” featuring their special ‘Lovestruck’ Valentine’s Day popcorn blend.
There’s really nothing like a classic date night dinner on Valentine’s Day and Windsor Essex has no shortage of culinary delights on offer. For a fresh taste head to followtheflavours.ca and use our digital pass to explore a world of new tastes, new sensations and new delights.
Continue that date night conversation over hand-crafted cocktails at an intimate venue like Salute Cafe + Bar in LaSalle, Maiden Lane Wine & Spirits in Downtown Windsor or F&B in Walkerville.
If celebrating on February 14th just doesn’t work with your schedule, plan a romantic Saturday night on February 17th at the EPIC Winemakers Dinner Series at Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards. Three gourmet courses expertly paired with award winning wines presented by the winemakers themselves.
Check out the ‘Surprise and Delight’ menu from Green Heart Kitchen featuring fresh fruit arrangements, chocolate covered strawberries, sweet treat boxes and more. Give the gift of Green Heart to that special someone this Valentine’s Day!
Explore Essex County craft breweries and distilleries with the Barrels Bottles & Brews Flight Log! Choose a 1 day, 1 week or 1 year pass to enjoy tastings at participating partners. Better yet, buy one for yourself and enjoy the time together!
Walks & Talks
We all know the best gifts aren’t necessarily the ones we buy, but the time we spend together. With this in mind we’ve put together a few ideas from enjoying some walks throughout the region with a nice warm beverage in hand. Warm hands and warm hearts make for a heartwarming Valentine’s Day.
Stop in to Anchor Coffee House in Walkerville to pick up a freshly brewed hot drink and then continue along the riverfront for a stroll through the Windsor Sculpture Park.
Visit the town of Comber in Lakeshore, stop in to the Iron Kettle Commissary for a sweet or savoury treat (who are we kidding, get both!) and then take a hike at Tremblay Beach or Ruscom Shores Conservation Areas, just a quick drive away.
Visit the town of Amherstburg for a picture-perfect treat from Caffeine & Co. and walk along the water’s edge in King’s Navy Yard Park.
Enjoy a breath of fresh at on the trails at Ojibway Park, stroll along the LaSalle Trails and pop in to The Parlour for a sweet treat, you’ll need it after all of that walking!
Shop, sip and stroll along Kingsville’s Main Street! Pick up a hot drink from Red Lantern Coffee Co. and a sweet treat from JOE Hot+Cold and pop into the shops that line the street. Work up an appetite and enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the many dining establishments.
Hike the trails of Point Pelee National Park and explore the southernmost tip of mainland Canada.
Create your own trail by following in the paths of others with the CROSSROADS digital pass. For a unique way to spend the day (or a few days!) download the free digital pass and learn about the history of Windsor Essex while you go!
Plays & Stays
To extend the Valentine’s Day vibes for a few days or to kick your night out up a notch make it a weekend getaway or a full night out on the town:
Spend a night of luxury at Caesars Windsor! Take in a show on the Colosseum Stage, enjoy fine dining with a view at Neros Steakhouse and try your luck at world-class table games. Fluttering hearts will definitely be in the cards for you!
Spice up your weekend before Valentine’s Day with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra’s seductive performance of Fiery Tango Nights Saturday and Sunday February 10th and 11th.
We’re not sure if they’ll actually let you reenact that famous scene from Ghost, but you could try when you take the love of your life to SKETCH Clay+Pottery and create your very own work of art.
Indulge in a day of relaxation at Estate of Health with a yoga class and relaxing treatments to melt the stress and the real-world away…at least for a few hours.
Looking for a playful date night? Or a fun way to celebrate the holiday with the kids too? Head to Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers LEGO Exhibit at the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing. The exhibition features awe-inspiring sculptures made from LEGO bricks!
Buys & Pizza Pies
When only a gift from the heart will do or if the way to their heart is through pizza… we’ve got you covered here too!
Colour Pop Florals offers stunning floral arrangements, subscriptions and bundles. Buys now and your loved one can receive their gift the whole year through!
For a happy and hip gift check out Jones & Company in Walkerville. Offering everything from greeting cards, stationary, toys, home decor and fashion accessories you’re sure to find the perfect gift to make them smile.
Looking for unique, one-of-a-kind and 100% locally made? Urban Art Market is your one-stop shop for pottery, knitwear, jewellery and more! To show even more local love visit yqgmade.ca and explore the makers and artisans creating amazing products in Windsor Essex.
Who are we kidding, the way to anyone’s heart can always be through pizza! Order up a slice of famous Windsor pizza from any one of our numerous pizza establishments, some even serve up special heart-shaped pizzas. A few of our favourites include Antonino’s Original Pizza, Original Guys Pizza Pies – O.G. Pizza, Armando’s and Oven 360 – all with locations throughout Windsor Essex to serve you!
For even more events, dining options and special treats to show someone you care this Valentine’s Day head to our Valentine’s Day Guide, and remember to celebrate love every day, not just February 14th!
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