Celebrate the day of love in Downtown Halifax.
Check out specials and promotions from businesses, get ideas for things to do this Valentine’s Day, and enter our DELIGHTFUL DECLARATION OF LOVE contest with Move100!
Photo credit: Stoo Metz Photography
DELIGHTFUL Declaration of Love

The contest is now closed. Congratulations to Pam Camp for winning!
See your love in lights!
We’ve partnered with Move100 to bring you the DELIGHTFUL Declaration of Love contest.
Declare your love for someone or some thing - your partner, your dog, chocolate... you get the idea - for a chance to win the Grand Prize of a Downtown Halifax Valentine's Day Gift Basket worth over $1,000 AND your declaration of love projected on the DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN light projection show at Grafton Park on Valentine's Day.
Plus, we’re also selecting a daily winner who will receive a $100 gift card from one of the follow restaurants: The Press Gang Restaurant, Café Chianti, Black Sheep Restaurant, Peacock Wine Bar, The 5 Fishermen Restaurant.
Enter the contest and learn more on the Move100 website.
Make sure to check out the Valentine’s Day DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN light show at Grafton Park between February 10-14, from sunset to 11:00 pm.
Specials and Promotions
Many of our businesses are bringing you specials for “hearts” day! Check them out.
This section will be updated as more specials and promotions are available
Restaurants
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aFrite Restaurant
Valentine's Two Ways
3 Course Valentines Day Date Menu
- Braised Lamb Arancini
- Truffle Linguini
- Carrot Cake
- Chocolate Strawberries for later
- WITH 2 bottles of Prosecco 🍾 🥂
Available for dine-in and takeout
Order online at www.afrite.ca or call 902 452 6979
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Bar Sofia
February 11, 12 & 14
Valentine’s Day
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Polito ‘Doña Aurora’ (for two or for the table) 50.
roasted breast, lemon + saffron braised leg, black truffle whipped potatoes, wild + tame mushrooms, white asparagus
Pairings (5oz/8oz)
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White 12. / 19.
Caliterra, Chardonnay, Coquimbo, Chile
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Red 15. / 23.
Viña Santurnia, Joven, Rioja, Spain (organic)
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Trufa Negra Margarita 22.
black truffle infused lunazul tequila blanco, luxardo apricot albicocca, meyer lemon, truffle salt rim
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Azafrán Aplastar (non-alc) 13.
seedlip spice 94, falernum, citrus, mint, fever-tree tonic, saffron
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Tonka Bean Crème Caramel 14.
passion fruit
Pairings (5oz/8oz)
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Sherry 14.
Romate Pedro Ximénez
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Piña Maracuyá (non-alc) 13.
pineapple, passion fruit, orgeat, lime
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Cocktails
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Veneno del Amante 15.
romeo’s gin, rose petal syrup, lemon, egg white
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Amantes Fresa Margarita Para Dos 26.
spicy strawberry margarita for two, lunazul tequila blanco, orange liqueur, spicy strawberry balsamic syrup, strawberries, strawberry salt & strawberry sugar rim
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Raspberry Sweet Tart 12.
nova scotia raspberry vodka, nova scotia sour raspberry liqueur, lemon, lime
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Poción de Amor Número Cuatro 12.
sparkling wine, aperol, organic pomegranate grenadine
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Amargo Dorado 15.
havana club 7 year amber rum, organic golden turmeric chai syrup, lemon, egg white
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Una Noche Larga 15.
lunazul tequila blanco, crème de cacao, ancho reyes, chilled espresso
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Solo Mission 12.
cinnamon whisky, pineapple
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Cafe Lunette
Valentine’s Day at Café Lunette
130 PER PERSON
AMUSE
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FRENCH ONION SOUP
veal broth, brown butter croûtons, gruyère
or
LOBSTER VELOUTÉ EN CROUTE
mirepoix, puff pastry, lobster butter
or
FOIE GRAS AMANDINE
amarena cherries, pinot noir dark chocolate sauce
or
BETTERAVES & FROMAGE DE CHÈVRE CHAUD
roasted & pickled beets, crystallized pecans, port-poached pears
or
THON À LA JAPONAISE
yellowfin tuna, charred pickled jalapeño, nori puffed rice, citrus vinaigrette
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ENTREMETS
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FILET DE BŒUF TOURNEDOS ROSSINI
brioche, spinach, foie gras, truffle jus
or
SCALLOP COQUILLES SAINT-JACQUES
mushroom duxelles, mornay, mashed potato, gruyère gratin
or
POULET À LA NORMANDE
new potatoes, apple confit, sage
or
PORK SCHNITZEL
spätzle, roasted apples, dijon riesling cream
or
TRUFFLE LASAGNA
fromage blanc, garlic spinach, parmigiana-reggiano
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CRÈME BRÛLÉE
langue de chat
or
CHOCOLATE PAVÉ
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LUNETTE DE ROMANS
raspberry lychee rose
Feature Drinks
BULLES & ROSE | +17
dillon’s rose gin, grandial blanc de blancs sparkling, strawberry syrup, lime
LIGHTFOOT & WOLFVILLE, BUBBLY WHITE, ANNAPOLIS VALLEY, NS | +15
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Valentine's Featured Croissants
Made by Executive Chef Cori Osborne, Cafe Lunette's featured croissants are filled with white chocolate whip and red fruit compote.
Available from Feb 11 to 14! Limited supply available. -
Dârya
VALENTINE'S DAY
FEBRUARY 11, 12 & 14
STUFFED WHOLE ROASTED
ANNAPOLIS VALLEY
RAINBOW TROUT42
swiss chard, preserved lemon & pistachio relish, rosewater crema, jeweled cous cous
WARM CHOCOLATE
ALMOND TORTE16
fig & sherry preserve, pomegranate, toasted almonds, warm dark chocolate sauce
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FEATURE COCKTAILS
MR. VALENTINE
20
courvoisier vs cognac, bv land triple sec, grape honey syrup, cream, rosemary
FINISH IT SOFTLY
12
baileys, bols crème de cacao white, mcguinness peppermint schnapps
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FEATURE WINES
(5oz / 8oz / btl)
Château Ksara ‘Blanc de L’Observatoire’, Bekaa Valley, LB
15 / 24 / 65
Karam Wines ‘Maison Rouge’, Jezzine, LB
15 / 24 / 65
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Drift Halifax
February 11–14
Specials
Enjoy your Valentine's dinner with curated pairings +70
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DRIFT’S PINK SKY SPRITZ 18
chambord, cassis, lemon, cranberry, lightfoot & wolfville bubbly white, soda, berries
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ATLANTIC CRUDO 32
kelped atlantic salmon, pounded newfoundland yellowfin tuna, nova scotia snow crab, ginger beets, sumac water, black rice
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SEARED QUÉBEC FOIE GRAS & APPLE TARTE TATIN 28
canadian rye gastrique, walnut relish
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DAUBE DE BOEUF & DIGBY SCALLOPS 56
lightfoot & wolfville kékfrankos braised beef cannelloni, caramelized scallops, cinnamon cap mushrooms, shaved winter truffles
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NOVA SCOTIA ARCTIC CHAR & LITTLENECK CLAM ‘CULLEN SKINK’ 52
maple smoked clams, p.e.i. potatoes, braised celery, acadian sturgeon caviar
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CHIFFON CAKE 16
red fruit compote, vanilla white chocolate mousse
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RED MOON, DARK SEA 16
compass nauss’ reserve rum, rum cream, amarena syrup, espresso, drunken cherry
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Harbourstone Pour House
Come join us for a Valentines Dinner you wont forget!
Enjoy a drink special, have your photo taken in front of a custom backdrop, enjoy each other’s company and leave with a gift from us! We LOVE love, and can’t wait to host you!
Please call 902-428-7852 or visit OpenTable to book your reservation. -
Henry House
Henry House will be offering their Valentine’s Features this upcoming weekend (February 10th, 11th & 12th).
Reservations are recommended but not necessary. -
Layers Cupcakes
VALENTINE'S DAY DOZEN
- red velvet
- chocolate cherry cheesecake
- lemon shortbread heart
- chocolate ganache
- passionate fruit strawberry tart
- triple chocolate mousse
- cinnamon heart
- brownie blondie cookie
- vanilla salted caramel
- chocolate tiramisu
- vanilla bean
- chocolate coconut
We'll be OPEN on Tuesday, Feb 14th from 11-5PM
💌 This Valentines dozen and 1/2 dozen are available on Saturday, Feb 11th and Tuesday Feb 14th! Pre-orders ONLY on Saturday the 11th, and pre-order and walk-in will be available Tuesday the 14th!
💌 Now available on the website for order! -
Pane e Circo
Love is in the air here at Pane e Circo.
There is no better way to show that special someone some love, than with our stunning Valentine’s Day Collection💝
From Artisanal Chocolate Covered Strawberries to our lovely Raspberry & Lychee Roll, it is sure to be love at first bite 🍰💕
Pre-Order online now at www.paneecirco.ca/shop 💌 -
Peacock Wine Bar
Calling all lovebirds! Have you made your Valentine's Day plans yet? 🦚❤️
Join us from Feb 10–14 for a romantic dining experience featuring a special five-course tasting menu curated by Chef Moira Murray.Plus, enjoy our spectacular wine pairings or a love shot to spice up the night. ❤️🔥
View the menu and make your reservation here.
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Piatto Pizzeria
Arancini or Meatballs to share
Pizza or Pasta of Your Choice
Torta al Cioccolato Italiana or Mille-Feuille to share
Bottle of Prosecco or House Red/White
$89 per COUPLE
+tax and gratuity
Upgrade your...- Pizza or Pasta to our feature for $5
- Wine to our premium bottle for $10
That’s amore!
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Ragazzi Restobar
Valentine's Day Menu
with live music with Rob Reed
February 14, 2023
- Seating 1: 6:00 pm
- Seating 2: 8:00 pm
- Seating 3: 9:30 pm
Appetizer
Caprese salad $18
Bruschetta - 4 pieces $16
Calamari fritti $19
Shrimp sambuca $19Pasta
Penne Vodka $24
Tagliatelle alla Bolgonese $25
Mushroom Ravioli $24
Risotto Di Mare $32Entree:
Chicken/veal parmigiano $35
10 oz Sizzling steak striploin $42
Lamb shank $40
From the sea: Market Price
(all entrees come with a side of vegetables)Dessert:
Choice of chocolate or lemon tart
Ask server for details
Reservations recommended
902-444-1199
@restobar.ragazzi
restobar.ragazzi@gmail.com -
Rudy's Catering
💖G I V E A W A Y💖
Valentines day is coming up and we wanted to remind you how important you are! We teamed up with some amazing locals to spread the love for one of you!
The giveaway will include:
• Premium art supplies valued $75 @nsarttherapy
• Gift card valued $100 from @rudyscatering83
• Makeup valued $100 @vickyminamakeup
• Charcuterie Box valued $125 @bougieboxcharcuterie
• Gift Card valued $50 from @lakecitycider
• Gift Card Valued $100 from @fireworksgallery
Visit the Rudy's Catering Instagram page to learn more and to enter. Contest from Feb 8 -10. -
Seaport Social
Four-Course Meal Deal
Looking to spoil a certain someone in a couple weeks?
We are offering a four-course Valentine’s Day dinner menu for the big day PLUS the weekend before. 💕
Dates: Feb 11-14 | 5-10PM
Price: $75 per person plus taxes and gratuities.
Reservations required, call 902-240-7608 to reserve your table! -
Terra Cafe
Valentine’s Day Treat Boxes
With only the best of the best, each box is filled with:
💕 Two chocolate fudge brownies with white chocolate drizzle
💕 Four iced sugar sandwich cookies filled with homemade dulce de leche
💕 Six Brazilian brigadeiros (think a chocolate fudge truffle - GF)
💕 Four fingerprint cookies with guava jam filling (GF)
All for only $22.50 plus tax - our BEST price on baked goods ever! ❤️
Order now in cafe or on TerraCafe.ca under Order Online - just select Valentines Box in the menu, add the item to your cart before Feb 11th, and pick up on Feb 14th at Terra! ☕️
See website for more ordering details. -
The Board Game Room Cafe
Don’t you just love LOVE? We sure do!
🤍 We're bringing you all the love this February 15th with our Valentine's Day Trivia, featuring questions on all your favourite Rom Coms, Love Songs, and Pop Culture Couples.
👼 find your perfect match, create a team of 2-6 players, pick a clever namThe 6pm session is SOLD OUT! So we’ve just added a ✨new✨ 9pm time slot. Sign up here ❤️🎉
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The Middle Spoon
Valentines Day Love Bundles (for take out and delivery)
Charcuterie, chocolate fondue, cocktails
Bundle 1 ($25)
Chocolate Fondue Kit (assortment of sweet & salty treats)
Bundle 2 ($45)Chocolate Fondue Kit
Bottled CocktailBundle 3 ($65)
Charcuterie (2 meats, 2 cheese, pickled vegetables, olives, chutney, baguette)
Chocolate Fondue Kit
Bottled CocktailBundle 2 ($99)
Charcuterie
Chocolate Fondue Kit
Bottled Cocktail
Prosecco-
Cocktails (500 ml bottles, equivalent to 3-4 cocktails)
Aphrodites Weakness
coconut rum, amaretto, lemon, raspberry, rose water
Espresso Martini
vodka, coffee liqueur, strong cold brew, simple syrup
Love Potion No 3
gin, drambuie, lavender chamomile, lemon, charcoal, bitters
mocktails available upon request
The Fine Print
gluten free & vegetarian options available
Pickup: Barrington Street and Bedford Location
Delivery available at extra charge
Please email lacey@themiddlespoon.ca to preorder
Order cutoff: February 13 at 12 pm
Only available for takeout and delivery
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The Press Gang
Appetizer
Scallop & Spinach
smoked salmon wrapped scallops with warm spinach salad dressed with sauteed mushroom, bacon, balsamic vinegar & parmesan cheeseEntree
Lamb & Shrimp
red wine braised & pulled lamb shank with mash potatoes, bacon roasted brussels sprouts & brochette of grilled, firecracker shrimp plated with parsnip chips & red wine gastriqueDessert
Black Forest Dark Chocolate Mousse
Rich dark chocolate mousse with Amarena cherry compote, oreo cookie crumble & whipped cream$75
Items not available individually
No subsitutions
Shops, Services, and Attractions
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Armin's Beauty Affair
February Spa Day Promo
2 for $99
- Express manicure
- Express pedicure
- Facial massage
- Hair Cut & Blowout
- Brazilian waxing
- Underarms laser
- Half arms laser
- Half face laser
2 for $150
- Deluxe back treatment
- Spa pedicure
- Chemical peel
- Dermaplaning
- Hair root color
- Hair treatment
- Hair toning
- Scalp massage
2 for $199
- Eyelash extension
- Gel nail extension
- Micro-needling
- Hair balayage
- Brazilian laser
- Full face laser
- Half legs laser
- HIFU Half face lift
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Blossom Shops
VALENTINE
12 Roses in a Vase, a plush Bear and Lindt Chocolates. If you want a different color Rose please let us know in the special instructions. Bear color will change as supplies differ monthly. More roses will be added for the delux and premium.
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Flora James Shop
Valentine’s Bundles 💗🤎❤️
Love Bundle : ❤️
X 1 love Valentine’s Day Plantable Greeting Card
X 1 Lavender mini chocolate
X1 Savon Lumière Soap
X1 Speckled Concrete Candle - Matcha Peppermint Scent
Valued at $77.62 including tax
Bundle Price: $65.00 + tax
My Favourite Weirdo Bundle:❤️
X1 You’re By Far My Favourite Weirdo Plantable Greeting Card
X1 Coffee Mini Chocolate Bar
X1 Savon Audace Soap
X1 Brick Concrete Candle - Amber & Plum Scent
Valued at $77.62 including tax
Bundle Price:
$65.00 + tax
Be My Valentine Bundle:❤️
X1 Be My Valentine Plantable Greeting Card
X1 Almond Butter Mini Chocolate
X1 Savon Douceur Soap
X1 Mauve Concrete Candle - Grapefruit & Rosemary Scent
Valued at 77.62 including tax
Bundle Price: $65.00 + tax
Love You Loads Bundle:❤️
X1 Love You Loads Plantable Greeting Card
X1 Dark Chocolate Mini Chocolate
X1 Savon Clarté Soap
X1 White Concrete Candle - Grapefruit & Rosemary Scent
Valued at $77.62 including tax
Bundle Price: $65.00 +tax**Items in bundles can be swapped for other colours, flavours, scents and cards** While supplies last 💗
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Valentine’s Pop Up with Lemon & Lavender Bake Shop Saturday February 11th from 12-4 for all your sweet treat needs!🧁
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Halifax Brewery Market
Valentine’s Day is coming and what is the best way to spread the love around? With local products of course!
The market will have special activities and awesome offers from vendors.
Visit Market's Instagram page to learn more.
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KingsPIER Vintage
15% off online purchases for month of February and free shipping to any North American destination!
Discount code: KINGSPIER15
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Neptune Theatre
First Prize Winner gets this incredible package:
· $1,000 Charm Diamonds Gift Card
· $200 Halifax Shopping Centre Gift Card
· $250 Murphy Hospitality Group Gift Card (Gahan House, Barrington Steakhouse and Pickford & Black)
· Tickets for 2 to either Fall On Your Knees or Billy Elliot The Musical
Second Prize Winner gets 50% of the final jackpot amount raised in the 50/50.
Draw Date: Feb 14th
Visit neptunetheatre.com/raffle and enter today!--
Bundle and Save 15% off tickets to upcoming shows
Two compelling stories of family relationships, drama and love:
The two-part epic, Fall On Your Knees: Part 1 Family Tree and Part 2 The Diary.
The coming-of-age story about following your dreams, Billy Elliot The Musical.
Package includes:
1 pre-paid ticket to Fall On Your Knees: Part 1
1 pre-paid ticket to Fall On Your Knees: Part 2
1 pre-paid ticket to Billy Elliot the Musical
Deal expires: March 5, 2023 or while tickets last
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New & Local Works
Two World Premieres by local playwrights:
In Lieu of Flowers - a dark yet surprisingly funny play about death, hauntings and how different generations handle loss.
Ballad of the Motherland - a contemporary drama inspired by events that took place in Ukraine in 2014, framed within the hindsight of the present-day conflict.
Package includes:
1 pre-paid ticket to In Lieu of Flowers
1 pre-paid ticket to Ballad of the Motherland
Deal expires: February 19, 2023 or while tickets last
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Peace By Chocolate
Valentine's Day Chocolate
- Valentine's Love Bar (92 g)
- Valentine Bar 3 Pack
- Valentine's 6 Piece Pack
- Valentine's 15 Piece Box
- The Small Valentine's Love Set
- The Large Valentine's Love Set
Order online or in person (1741 Lower Water Street)
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Rousseau Chocolatier
THE HEART BOX
Chocolates are the epitome of love and luxury! The Heart Box celebrates all things beautiful and is sure to win their affection this Valentine's Day!
Your choice of 11 or 24 decadent handmade chocolates brought together in this timeless gift box. Ships perfectly right to your door or pick-up in store!
SMALL HEART BOX:
- 2 PECAN HAZELNUT PRALINE RED & WHITE HEART
- 2 STRAWBERRY CARAMEL PINK & PURPLE HEART
- 1 CINNAMON GANACHE
- 1 WILD ROSE
- 1 MILK SALTED BUTTER CARAMEL
- 1 DARK SALTED BUTTER CARAMEL
- 1 DARK GIANDUJA
- 1 DARK FEUILLETINE
- 1 MAPLE CREAM
LARGE HEART BOX:
- 5 PECAN HAZELNUT PRALINE RED & WHITE HEART
- 5 STRAWBERRY CARAMEL PINK & PURPLE HEART
- 2 CINNAMON GANACHE
- 2 WILD ROSE
- 2 MILK SALTED BUTTER CARAMEL
- 2 DARK SALTED BUTTER CARAMEL
- 2 DARK FEUILLETINE
- 2 MAPLE CREAM
- 2 ORANGETTES
THE CHOCOLATE HEART
DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART....
OR, CAN YOU?
These hand painted Hollow Chocolate Hearts are not only beautiful on the outside, they also contain a sweet surprise inside!SMALL CHOCOLATE HEART (MILK OR DARK):
- 1 PECAN HAZELNUT PRALINE HEART (GF)
- 1 STRAWBERRY CARAMEL HEART (GF)
LARGE CHOCOLATE HEART (MILK OR DARK):
- 1 MILK CINNAMON GANACHE (GF)
- 1 WILD ROSE (GF)
- 1 PECAN HAZELNUT PRALINE HEART (GF)
- 1 STRAWBERRY CARAMEL HEART (GF)
GF: Gluten friendly
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Underground Snax
Real Love Valentine's Day Mystery Box
- Filled with a mixture of Valentines day products like gummy hearts, and cinnamon hearts along with our exotic candy.
- $37.99 and contain $45.00 worth of product.
- Great gift idea for any couple or for anyone looking to try something new and exciting.
ImageBox artwork by Gucci Ghost (@troubleandrew)
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The Flower Shop
Order your Valentine's Day flowers now!
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The Prow Gallery
A private party at The Prow Gallery for two to celebrate your Valentine?
The Prow Gallery is offering a totally special & unique way to show your love!
Ask them for more details: 902-407-2211 or email info@theprowgallery.com
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Yu Yo Craft Supply + Tea House
Up to 60% off stationery and gifts until February 14th.
Things to do Downtown
No matter who you’re spending Valentine’s Day with – whether it’s with your partner, your pals, or with yourself – we got you covered with Valentine’s ideas.
With your partner
- Visit the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (check out the new Maud Lewis exhibit!)
- Brave the cold and chill at The Bicycle Thief's outdoor champagne lounge
- Take your partner to sway, twirl, and boogie in a dance class at Kultcha Dance Movement, House of Eights, or Haliente Dance Studio
- See a live music performances at one of the many pubs and venues Downtown
With your pals
- Compete over your favourites or sample new games while having bites and bevs at Board Game Room Café
- Test you and your friends' sleuthing skills in an escape room at Trapped or Captured Escape Room
- Dance the night away at one of the clubs Downtown
- Try out tufting at YOLO CRAFT
With yourself
- Pamper yourself with a spa day
- Immerse yourself in a play at Neptune Theatre
- Freshen up your look at a salon or barber
- Shop to your heart's desires at one our many retail stores
Parking
We’re offering FREE ON-STREET parking in Zone B on February 14 from 11 am - 6 pm
Make your parking plan before heading Downtown: downtownhalifax.ca/parking