It may be Friday the 13th but we’ve got hearts in our eyes as we anticipate the official day of love and chocolate! Here are our top picks to celebrate with our special someone and the kiddies.
Sweet Treats
Handmade marzipan pigs, frogs, mice and elephants ($4.30 each) from La Pâtisserie de Gascogne offer alternatives to standard chocolate hearts and will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth.
Locations listed at www.degascogne.com
Double the Hugs
We’re busting the hug-o-meter with a slew of new furry friends from Arts & Kardz. The Froggie Duet ($40) belt out “I Got You Babe,” while Prince Kissalot ($20) blows kisses of love.
5222 Queen Mary (near Decarie), 514-489-4110
Om for Two
Partner yoga utilizes poses that have us leaning on our partners, so we depend on each other for support at the Joy of Yoga Studio. (Perhaps dual downward dog will spice things up.)
February 14, 3-5pm, $35/person, www.joyofyoga.net
ALTernative room and board
We’re finding a babysitter and setting off for a romantic evening just a hop from downtown at the Hotel Alt in Quartier Dix 30. Accommodations for two start at $129 and we can add extras like burning candles upon arrival ($15) or a massage for two and a bottle of port ($250).
6500 boulevard de Rome, 450-443-1030, www.dix30.althotels.ca
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