Take a stroll through the VanDusen Botanical Garden, located at 5251 Oak Street at West 37th Avenue. The Garden is home to over 200,000 individual plants from around the world, and is open year-round, seven days a week. Heron Lake and Meadow Pond are particularly noted for their romantic ambiance. For an experience in balance and tranquility, visit the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden at 578 Carrall Street, right off the Vancouver Trolley Company Line. Open since 1986, the garden features towering weathered limestone, exquisite architecture and the romantic Scholar's Study and the Magnolia Courtyard.
The Vancouver Art Gallery hosts over 10,000 works of art by grand masters and modern visionaries. Located on Hornby Street, moments away from Robson Street, the Vancouver Art Gallery is a perfect place for wandering hand-in-hand through cultural treasures, then indulging in lunch at any one of Robson Street's trendy cafes. If you're hankering for an old-fashioned day with your sweetie, hop a quick bus ride to the Burnaby Village Museum in Deer Lake Park. With an old-fashioned ice cream parlor and a fully restored carousel from 1912, this living history site is an ideal way to pass the afternoon.
From sea to mountaintop, and all terrains in-between, Vancouver is a paradise for the adventurous romantic. Sail on the Prince of Whales for an eco-friendly and romantic whale-watching tour, or build trust and communication while crossing the Capilano Suspension Bridge over 200 feet above ground. Guided walks and hikes are available through Granville Island, Stanley Park, Point Grey and nearly every other locale imaginable. End your day in Vancouver's natural wonders by watching the sunset at the Vancouver Lookout at Harbour Center, offering spectacular 360 degree views of Vancouver and its surrounding environs.
Vancouver is home to the largest gay population in Western Canada and prides itself on its attractions for couples of all orientations. Two distinct districts offer entertainment and accommodations that are especially welcoming to LGBT couples. The West End is known for its stylish boutiques and cafes, neighborly vibe and the beaches of English Bay. Commercial Drive is home to a thriving lesbian community and features a spectacular array of cultural diversity and soulful street culture.
