by YP Contributor
Are you looking for romantic spots in Calgary for a first date or for date night with your significant other? Don't worry, this city has plenty of romantic restaurants, walkways and other perfect activities for couples to enjoy together. [Image credit: istockphoto.com/gilaxia]
If you want to start your evening off at a romantic restaurant, then Calgary has many great options. Among the best is a farm-to-table, contemporary French restaurant called Rouge. Located in Inglewood, Rouge sits beside an organic garden on the banks of the Bow River. The romantic setting is complimented by a delicious chef's tasting menu.
Eau Claire’s Q Haute Cuisine also boasts a selection of romantic contemporary French cuisine. Q Haute Cuisine combines candlelight, rustic decor and a tasting menu focused on providing unique and different flavours every night.
There's just no beating the romantic appeal and ambiance provided by Calgary's beautiful Bow River. It can also be seen from the River Café Restaurant, which is located in Prince's Island Park. Though close to the city centre, the location feels remote as it is the only building on the island. The walk to the restaurant, which takes you past the river and the island's trees, certainly helps to set the mood.
Calgary has its fair share of romantic walks. Not far from the River Café Restaurant, in fact, is a lovely area known as the RiverWalk. Ideal for a date night stroll, RiverWalk is an award-winning pathway that runs from Centre Street to 9th Avenue SE, following the Bow River and offering plenty of outlooks where you can stop and take in the sights.
An entirely different but equally romantic atmosphere can be found along Stephen Avenue in the heart of downtown. A walk down this historic pedestrian street gives you a chance to shop, dine and check out a variety of activities at Olympic Plaza. During the summer you'll find many unique vendors and during the winter the suspended lights over Stephen Avenue make for an even more romantic night.
If you really want to go all-out for date night, complete your romantic stroll and dinner with a visit to Theatre Calgary. Located on Stephen Avenue, Theatre Calgary is the largest professional theatre company in the city. There's always highly entertaining and thought-provoking performances happening over at Theatre Calgary, so check what's on and enjoy the atmosphere only live theatre can create.
Another top location for romance is the Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Regency Calgary. Get to know your new love or rekindle the spark in your long-term relationship with a variety of blissful couple's spa treatments. The Stillwater Spa also offers a private eucalyptus steam in their romantic couple's suites prior to treatments.
Calgary's numerous romantic spots are ideal for any romantic rendezvous. So take your darling by the hand and show them a great night on the town.
