It's Valentine's Day in Downtown Halifax

Many Downtown Halifax restaurants are offering special Valentine’s Day menus, so be sure to make your reservations early — restaurants will fill up fast!

Explore our Food & Drink Directory for some great dining ideas.

Pro Tip: Dine Around is on AND the HST Holiday is still in effect, making it the perfect time to enjoy a dinner out on the town!

From fresh bouquets of flowers to gourmet chocolates and jewellery, there are endless options of traditional Valentine's Day gifts found at shops around Downtown Halifax. 

Spoil your loved ones this Valentine’s Day with something special from one of these local shops:

Sweet Treats

Layers Cupcakes
1276 Barrington Street

Layers offers special Valentine’s cakes and cupcakes available for order, perfect for a romantic date or a celebratory party. See their options here. 

Peace by Chocolate
Queen's Marque, 1741 Lower Water Street

"Indulge in Amour" with Peace by Chocolate’s special Valentine’s Day chocolates— from bars and boxes to gift sets. The best part? You can order online and have them delivered straight to your Valentine! See them all here. 

Rousseau Chocolatier
5151 South Street

Discover Rousseau's Pasión Collection and let their Valentine's Day collection of beautiful and delicate handcrafted chocolate. See their Valentine's Day collection here. 

Flowers

Everyone loves a colourful bouquet of flowers, especially on Valentine's Day. Support local florists in Downtown Halifax and surprise someone special with a beautiful, locally crafted arrangement from one of these shops:

Blossom Shops Halifax
Purdy's Wharf, 1949 Upper Water Street

Ms. H Studio Floral & Balloon
1226 Hollis Street

The Flower Shop
1705 Barrington Street

Twisted Willow Flowers & Gifts
Historic Properties, 1869 Upper Water Street

Jewellery

If you want to elevate your Valentine's Day gift, treat them to a stunning piece of jewelllery from one of these Downtown shops:

Brilliant Jewellery 
Queen's Marque, 1741 Lower Water Street

FireWorks Gallery
1569 Barrington Street

Frida Fine Jewellery 
Bishop's Landing, 1477 Lower Water Street

Instead of flowers and chocolate, consider gifting an experience like tickets to a show or sporting event. 

Here are a few ideas for events happening around Downtown Halifax:

Halifax Mooseheads

Treat your loved one(s) a bit early this year with tickets to a Halifax Mooseheads game. They take on the Cape Breton Eagles on February 13 at the Scotiabank Centre. 

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Halifax Thunderbirds

Grab some tickets for 2 to a Halifax Thunderbirds Game. They take on the Philadelphia Eagles on February 15. 

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Neptune Theatre

Take in some theatre with tickets for "Josephine: A Musical Cabaret" at Neptune Theatre: "Josephine" runs from February 13-16. 

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Live Music Shows

Tickets to a special show make a great gift, and luckily, there are many venues in Downtown Halifax that offer live music all year round! Check out the upcoming shows at the Light House Arts Centre, The Carleton, and Scotiabank Centre. 

Plus, many other venues offer regular, weekly live music including Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs, Durty Nelly's Irish Pub, The Loose Cannon, The Lower Deck, The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse, The Split Crow, and more!

This Valentine's Day, why not make your gift OR make a gift together? Check these stores out for some fun ideas:

DeSerres
1546 Barrington Street

NSCAD Art Supply Store
1872 Hollis Street

DeSerres Art Store and NSCAD’s Art Supply Store are a dream come true for art lovers! Pick up the perfect supplies to create something special for someone special, whether it’s a homemade card or a beautiful painting.

The Loop Modern Fibre Craft
1557 Barrington Street

Pick up some supplies or DIY embroidery and rug hooking kits at The Loop, and create something beautiful together.

Yolo Craft
1359 Barrington Street

Book a tufting, beading, or silver jewelry-making workshop at Yolo Craft for you and someone special or a group of friends.

Satisfy your sweet tooth this Valentine's Day with a delicious dessert. Explore these Downtown restaurants for some tempting treats:

*NEW Crème Cafe, Dessert & Cocktails
Cunard Residences, 1341 Lower Water Street

Crème just opened in the Cunard Residences. Just in time for Valentine's Day!

Dessert Yard
Nova Centre, 1636 Grafton Street

The Dessert Yard has over 100 (!) dessert options from waffles and crepes to cookie skillets and ice cream sundaes.

Flynn's Dairy Bar
1356 Hollis Street

 Enjoy a classic milkshake or something a bit more over top at Flynn's Fun & Shakes on Hollis Street. 

Le French Fix Pâtisserie
5233 Prince Street

Treat yourself to some homemade French delicacies at Le French Fix. From their colourful macarons to their decadent offerings (like La Bûchette Croustillant), you won't be disappointed. 

Pane e Circo
Bishop's Landing, 1475 Lower Water Street

Pane e Circo serves up high quality Italian products for you to take home and enjoy. You can pick up a slice (or a full cake!) of their butterscotch, carrot, tiramisu, and more, at their Bishop's Landing location. 

The Middle Spoon Desserterie & Bar
1563 Barrington Street

The Middle Spoon is known for their incredible dessert and fun cocktails. Try their famous New York Cheesecake or their peanut butter pie, just make sure to ask for two spoons!
 

Treat yourself this Valentine's Day with some self-care at one of Downtown Halifax’s personal care services. Whether it's for you, you and your partner, or a group of friends, you won’t regret it.

Interlude Spa
Queen's Marque, 1715 Lower Water Street

Spice Nails & Spa
Scotia Square, 5251 Duke Street

Spirit Spa
5150 Lower Water Street

THE TEN SPOT
5165 South Street

The Wine Spa
1447 Hollis Street