EDMONTON, Alberta February 2, 2007 -- From dancing the night away at the Muttart Conservatory to an elegant evening spent at an Edmonton hotel, this spectacular city offers all of the elements for a wonderful Valentine’s excursion. To assist in customizing the ideal trip, Edmonton Tourism features a variety of ways in which hopeless romantics may make the most of the holiday, including hotel packages, dining specials, and information about Valentine’s entertainment.

For those seeking a night or two away from the day-to-day, several hotels have created Edmonton Valentine’s Packages. Offering everything from traditional champagne and chocolates to spa baskets and teddy bears, the Delta Edmonton Centre Suite Hotel, Delta Edmonton South Hotel and Conference Centre, Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort, Mayfield Inn & Suites, Sutton Place Hotel, Union Bank Inn, Hotel Macdonald, and Westin Edmonton each feature special Valentine’s and Romance Getaway Packages—many of which are available on the weekends prior to and after the actual holiday.

For those who desire an evening out on the town during their Valentine’s celebration, options abound:

  • Edmonton Valentine’s Dinner and Spa Specials
    Fort Edmonton Park Presents Valentine’s at Hotel Selkirk, February 14
    A romantic evening with a cocktail reception in the famous Mahogany room, an elegant four-course dinner prepared by Chef Henry Palmer, world-class wine pairings accompanying each course with a history and description of the wine by a professional wine connoisseur, and romantic music by harpist Dave Humprey.
  • Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions Presents Valentine’s Fine Dining to Big Valley—(From Stettler, Alberta), Saturday Feb 17
    This evening includes a diesel-locomotive powered train excursion from Stettler and return stopover at Big Valley with a five-course meal and entertainment.
  • Hot Stone Massage and Couples’ Pedicures at Peaches and Cream Spa Hot Stone Massage combines traditional massage therapy technique, energy work and heat to create the ultimate body experience. Make a massage at Peaches and Cream a private experience or book a couple’s massage and share with a friend. Enjoy bubbly and chocolate with all couple’s massages and request chocolate and bubbly with a couple’s pedicure.
Edmonton Activities & Events
  • Fort Edmonton Park Presents Valentine's Day with Terry McDade, February 13
  • A moonlit night in historic Fort Edmonton Park with the music of Terry McDade and Harpe Jazz.
  • Hearts and Flowers, February 10-11
    The pyramids of Muttart Conservatory enchant with Valentine’s Day décor and soft music.
  • The Muttart Conservatory Presents Sweetheart Stroll, February 13 & 14 Fantasy lanterns, soft music, and dancing at the pyramids sparks romance.

Edmonton Valentine’s Arts & Entertainment

  • Walterdale Playhouse Presents Les Liaisons Dangereuses, February 7-17
  • Winspear Centre Presents When We Were Fab: A Journey with the Beatles, February 14 & 15
  • Silver Skate Festival and Winter Celebration 2007, February 17-18
  • Family Festival Downtown, February 19
  • Brian Webb Dance Company Presents: A Love Story, February 23-24
  • Mayfield Inn Dinner Theatre Presents - Maggie's Getting Married, February 23- April 15

Edmonton Tourism __title__ Edmonton Attractions, a division of Edmonton Economic Development Corp., markets Greater Edmonton as a preferred destination for leisure travel, business travel and film production. Edmonton—named Canada's Cultural Capital for 2007—is Alberta's top tourism destination for in-province and other-province visitors, and Alberta's top metropolitan destination for U.S. visitors.

Jenifer Christenson
Edmonton Tourism