Edmonton Valentine’s Day on 104th Street
Valentine’s Day is a time of fun, flowers, romance and quality time spent with your partner. It’s also a great chance to search for that special place to spend an afternoon or evening with your loved one. Edmonton’s 104th Street is the hub of the city with historical attractions, great shopping and a degree of sophistication loved by locals and visitors alike. This makes it also ideal for an Edmonton Valentine’s Day date to remember! So what’s happening on the street to help you celebrate this coming Valentine’s Day weekend on 104th Street? What about these three fantastic suggestions to get you started.
Credo Cafe
This favourite cafe of Edmonton folk is more than just a place to grab a quick coffee. It is known as a place where all parts of the coffee experience are seen as an art form. With a range of the finest Intelligentsia Whole Beans (including Black Cat Espresso, House Blend and In-Season Single Origin Beans) and delicious fresh bakery products such as: muffins, cookies and the cafe’s famous carrot cake with cream cheese icing, this is a venue that is suited for a romantic coffee and cake afternoon. For more information visit credocoffee.ca
The Cavern
The unmatched Cavern wine and cheese bar is putting on a Valentine’s evening on Saturday the 13th of February that you and your partner won’t want to miss. A fabulous four-course menu for two for $80 ($150 with wine pairings) will be available from 5.30 to 8.30. Bookings are essential, so be sure to visit thecavern.ca for more details.
Valentine Pairing: Chocolate, Spirit and Wine (just one block off 104th street)
For something really different why not try a wine, spirit and chocolate pairing event? Chocolate connoisseurs Jacek Chocolate Couture are partnering with The Chvrch of St John, an art bar to bring you a special Valentine’s Day-themed exploration of chocolate with wine, gin and whisky. Limited tickets are available for this one-off event. Visit the Chvrch of St John to get more information on booking and times.
Edmonton’s 104th Street is an eclectic mix of colour, atmosphere, culture and quirky cafes and restaurants. With a rich trading and cultural history, the Street has transformed itself into one of the “go-to” spots in Edmonton for entertainment, festivals and alternative shopping. The street also boasts the popular City Market and annual Al Fresco Block Party amongst its attractions. There’s no place better to explore and spend a wonderfully, romantic Valentine’s Day weekend with your loved one.
