No matter the season, love can be found in the air – but it’s A LOT easier to breathe in when your face isn’t frozen over. In our opinion, dates are better had in the summertime (simply because you’re not freezing your butt off) but it won’t be long until it comes to an end!
Not sure how to soak up the last of the sun with your special someone? Here are 14 end-of-summer date ideas for the Calgary couple.
WALK HAND IN HAND THROUGH NIKKA YUKO GARDEN
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Lethbridge’s Iconic Japanese Garden is one of the most beautiful places in all of North America – and they’ve got the awards to prove it. This summer, grab someone’s hand and wander through fields of flowers, trees and beautifully cut grass of Nikka Yuko.
Where: Corner of 9th Ave S &, Mayor Magrath Dr. S, Lethbridge
Cost: $8+
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT AT THE 2022 LANTERN FESTIVAL
Held the day before China’s annual Mid-Autumn celebration, this event will see food trucks, vendors and performers – as well as traditional displays and music. The very best part? It’s totally FREE to attend and guests are encouraged to bring their own lanterns in participation! How cute!
When: Friday, September 9th
Where: 2nd Ave SW and Daqing Square
Time: 4 pm – 10 pm
Cost: FREE
SHOP THE INGLEWOOD NIGHT MARKET
This sunny season vendors from all over the city will gather again for the beloved Inglewood Night Market! Here, you can check out their beer garden, food trucks, live music, and the many, MANY dogs that fellow attendees will be walking through the area. Enjoy!
When: Friday, September 9th and 16th
Where: 925 11 St SE, Calgary
Time: 5 pm – 11 pm
Cost: FREE
SHARE A PATIO DRINK
Want to get to know each other better? There’s certainly nothing wrong with grabbing a drink on the patio. sure it’s simple – but it’s effective! Not sure where to go? Check out the link above for 10 of our favourite spots and enjoy!
EXPLORE A SUNFLOWER FIELD
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Alberta is spoiled for choice when it comes to sunflower fields. This summer, why not explore a few of them? From Calgary to Edmonton, we’ve put together a list of some of the best so all you have to do is pick one and enjoy! Have fun, and thank us later.
VISIT COBB’S ADVENTURE PARK
This September, snuggle a kangaroo or two, go axe throwing and place a bet on a round of minigolf! Whether you check them out for one of their many adult nights or just go during regular hours, you and yours are bound to have a ton of fun at Cobb’s Adventure Park before it gets a fall makeover!
Where: 1500 84th Street NE, Calgary
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Cost: $19.75+
RENT A SCOOTER AND CRUISE BANFF
Can’t afford Italy – but long for Euro-type travel, scenic views, and historic streets? This season, rev a two-wheeler and cruise Alberta’s favourite national park on a unique scooter tour of the area. It doesn’t get more romantic than that!
Where: 327 Railway Avenue, Banff, AB
Cost: $50+
CHEER ON THE STAMPS
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We love a good ol’ football date! This summer, grab a beer, your partner’s hand and cheer the Calgary Stampeders to victory at Calgary’s McMahon Stadium! For more information or to snag some tickets, head over to the link above!
MAKE A SPLASH AT SYLVAN LAKE
Located just outside of Red Deer, Alberta, the Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash park is the place for sizzling summer days. With launch pads, trampolines, an obstacle course, slides, a 15-foot tower, and more–this enormous floating playground is truly one of a kind and will make for a memorable date destination this summer.
Where: Bay #1, 5100 Lakeshore Drive–Sylvan Lake, Alberta
SKATE A RETRO ROLLER RINK
Keep each other balanced! This summer, lace into a pair of skates and glide the new retro roller rink at the third annual Block Party in partnership with the art-forward organization, PARK. This date idea is free, fun and different, so check it out!
Where: 901 64 Ave NE, Calgary
Cost: FREE
EXPERIENCE A HALLOWEEKEND AT CALAWAY PARK
Adrenaline junkies prepare yourselves because Calaway Park has announced the return of Halloweekend, a series of ‘terrifying’ events for you and your special someone! Fun, parades, and carnival food? Talk about a 10/10 date.
When: Weekends from September 10th – October 10th
Where: 245033 Range Road 33, Calgary
Cost: $47.95+
TEE OFF AT LAUNCHPAD GOLF
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Modelled after TopGolf in the States, Launchpad is the first of its kind in all of Canada. This month, grab a drink, a date, and some grub then tee off from one of their bays.
Where: Mickelson National Golf Club – 34122 East Harmony Trail
Cost: $70+
GO DOWNHILL GO-KARTING
A little competition never hurt anybody, right? This month, check out Winsport Canada and go head to head on their 1,800 meters downhill go-kart track! The ‘loser’ buys the other a drink afterward!
Where: 88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary
Cost: $6+
GET SWEET AT A YYC U-PICK FIELD
Strawberries, raspberries, and saskatoons? Before summer’s end head to one of the many u-pick fields in and around Calgary and come home with a bucket full of fruit and a head full of memories. Could there be a sweeter way to spend a day?
Cost: Prices vary
There you have it, friends. No matter your style, we hope you enjoyed our list of 14 end-of-summer date ideas for the Calgary couple. Now it’s just a matter of picking your favourites!
