Top 5 Romantic Places in Edmonton

With these romantic places - real 'hot spots,' it seems the capital city of Alberta is aspiring to become the capital city of love.

Smitten in Mittens at the Silver Skate Festival

Bring your sweetheart to the Silver Skate Festival, Feb. 13 to 22, and rekindle your flame in a winter wonderland. Go skating before going on a horse drawn sleigh-ride for two through Hawrelak Park holding hand in mittens all the while. Nothing says ‘kiss me’ like rosy red cheeks on a winter’s day.

Spin Me Right Ronde Baby, Right Ronde

La Ronde Restaurant is Edmonton’s only revolving rooftop restaurant. Located on the top floor of the Chateau Lacombe Hotel downtown, this restaurant offers incredible views of the city and is well-known for their high-end, romantic dining experience.

Romantic River Valley Views

The downtown Edmonton skyline shines bright over the river valley on a starry night. Find the best views of this spectacle on the hill at Gallagher Park in Cloverdale. Grab a hot drink and snuggle on the bench at the top. From here you’ll see the expansive river valley, the colourful lights of the Muttart pyramids, and Edmonton’s downtown.

Starry-eyed at the Spa

There are many romantic spas that offer couples massage and other luxurious side-by-side spa treatments. Take in therapeutic massage-for-two offered at Fairmont MacDonald Hotel and continue to unwind with a martini cocktail at the hotel’s Confederation Lounge.

Fantasy Staycation in a Luxury Room

Treat yourself to a romantic getaway at the Fantasy Land Hotel in West Edmonton Mall. Known for its unique luxury theme rooms that include: Poylnesian and Arabian rooms, Roman and African rooms, and the ever-so-swanky Hollywood room. For those looking for a little adventure: the wild west, Canadian rail and igloo rooms should suit.