Looking for something to do on a date, but can't afford places like the
Blue Water Cafe, or dining at the Elixir in the
Opus Hotel? Try some of these top 5 suggestions for a great, yet cheap date that won't leave you penniless.
Head to Chinatown with your date and walk around this historic neighborhood. Take your date to Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Gardens where you can sit by tranquil ponds and feel the romance in the air. This place is free to all visitors and you will see bamboo forests, and ponds filled with turtles.
Take your date to the Southy Granville Art galleries where you can ponder over numerous pieces of art and skip a cover charge fee. You will find Picasso and Rembrandt pieces, as well as a variety of other classic artists. South Granville is also home to numerous shops like Meinhardt Foods, and cafes like Starbucks.
This might seem like a bizarre suggestion, but it really can be quite romantic to go to Chapters Bookstore. There are tons of things to read about, discuss, and just have fun with. You can also grab a coffee with your date while your there, grabs some magazines, sit in a cozy corner in the bookstore and talk. Sometimes around Christmas time they have carol singers in the stores which add a festive, and romantic vibe.
Check out the Hollywood Theatre at 3123 West Broadway. Enjoy seeing double features for only $7 and see an old theatre at work. They show films that have been released from regular theatres, so you will never miss the movie you wanted to see!
Take a long stroll along the seawall in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. Not only is it romantic, but it is also a great way to get to know each other on a more intimate level. You will have plenty of time to talk as you walk the distance, and you can even sit and sip a cafe latte to take a break.
