Snow has fallen and maybe you will too! This holiday season, there is no shortage of cozy things to do and see with your special someone, but if you’re feeling overwhelmed with choice, here are our picks for romantic winter date ideas in and around Calgary.

From twinkling lights to spa getaways, there’s a little something for everyone. Enjoy!

Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival

This winter, check into one of Banff Lake Louise’s participating hotels and check out the enchanting Lake Louise Ice Festival—a dazzling event that features world-class designers, artists, and master craftsmen. It’s magical!

When: Wednesday, January 29th – February, 2nd, 2025
Where: 111 Lake Louise Dr, Lake Louise, AB
Time: 10 am – 9 pm

The Nordic Spa

This winter, enjoy a weekend away at the Nordic Spa in Kananaskis with your special someone. Relax and take some time for yourselves! From hydrotherapy to massages, this alpine sanctuary has everything you’ll need to wind down before the holidays.

Where: 1 Centennial Dr, Kananaskis

Lions Festival of Lights

This winter, bundle up and take in the beautiful lights along 14th Street. Grab a hand, a hot chocolate, and enjoy one of Calgary’s most incredible displays – for free!

When: November 23rd, 2024
Where: Confederation Golf Course – 14th Street NW, Calgary
Time:  5 pm
Cost: Free

Candlelight Concert

Feeling a spark? Enjoy beautiful music and hundreds of candles lit ahead of a beautiful concert. Get your tickets now and enjoy a tribute to everyone from Coldplay to Adele this winter.

When: Various dates this winter
Where: Various locations
Time: various times
Cost: $29+

Banff’s 360° Dome

An extra special dining experience! This winter, enjoy an incredible meal inside a magical 360° Dome, an incredible private venue with unreal food and a spectacular view.

When: Year-round
Where: 405 Spray Avenue Banff, AB
Time: See times above
Cost: $125+

Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

Love live music? This chilly season, celebrate iconic Christmas films, classical composers, and more with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. To get tickets, head to the link above.

When:  Various dates this fall
Where:  Floor 2, Arts Commons – 205 8 Avenue SE, Calgary AB
Time: Various time
Cost: Prices vary

Zoolights

Grab a hot chocolate and take a walk under a bed of stars and lights, Zoolights has officially kicked off and you won’t want to miss this magical experience!

When: Friday, November 15th, 2024 – January 5th, 2025
Where: Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE
Time: 5 pm
Cost: $18+

Skating in the Mountains

When Albeta’s lakes and rivers finally freeze over, you’re going to want to hit them. This winter, go skating on one of the many frozen waterways surrounded by mountains.

Winter Light Festival at Nikka Yuko Garden

While it’s known for its green grass and flowers, Nikka Yuko is also an incredible spot in the chilly months thanks to its Winter Festival of Lights. This season, check it out and enjoy a magical evening.

When: Friday, November 29th, 2024 – February 28th, 2025
Where: Corner of 9th Ave S &, Mayor Magrath Dr. S, Lethbridge
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm
Cost: $13.50+

Airdrie Festival of Lights

Western Canada’s largest FREE outdoor walk-through display will return to light the night this December and it’ll be just as beautiful as ever. Drink hot chocolate, take a lap around the ice rink, take photos, and cozy up next to their fire. You won’t want to miss it!

When: Friday, December 1st – 31st, 2023
Where: Nose Creek Regional Park, Airdrie, AB
Time: 6 pm – 9 pm
Cost: Free

Boundary Ranch Sleigh Rides

With a mouthful of hot cocoa and a heart full of holiday spirit, cuddle up in an old-timey sleigh at Boundary Ranch. This winter,  experience every peak, valley, and frozen waterfall as if for the very first time with your special someone!

Where:  2 Guinn’s Road,  Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
Time: See times above
Cost: $49

Nightrise

This season sees the Rockies bathed in colour and light during Nightrise – an immersive activity that merges multimedia, storytelling, and nature. Taking a ride on Banff’s gondola just got even more worth it!

When: Until March 30th, 2025
Where: 100 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB
Cost: $66+

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Cassandra Stefanic

Regional Editor, Prairies –Cassandra is a Calgary-based journalist with a deep appreciation for music, film, food, travelling, and storytelling. When she’s not chasing a story, writing, or editing, you’ll likely find her in the mountains, binge-watching a new series, at a speakeasy, cooking, or getting lost in a Taylor Swift re-record.

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