Enter, summer dates! While the sun has been shining for a bit now, something about June makes it really feel like the summer. Patios, hikes, days by the water, and endless events and festivals are here, and you’ll seldom find a day without fun date ideas happening in June around Vancouver and BC.
We have rounded up all the best date ideas happening in June for you to keep handy!
Neverland Cocktail Experience Bar
Get whisked off to Neverland with this Peter Pan-themed pop-up bar in Vancouver! If you love cocktails with a side of nostalgia, send this to your date so they take you and have a blast.
Where: Vancouver Alpen Club, 4875 Victoria Drive
Now until June 26th
Chilliwack Community Block Party
The Greater Van Food Truck Fest is visiting Chilliwack next for their Community Block Party series! During the first weekend of June, you and your date can enjoy over 20 food trucks, drinks presented by Greater Van Beer Truck and The Wack Kitchen, a local marketplace in partnership with BC Shop Local, live entertainment, and music.
Where: Chilliwack Coliseum, 45323 Hodgins Ave
June 4-5th
Dine in the Dark at Dark Table Vancouver
Get even closer to your date with this one-of-a-kind experience; dine in complete darkness. An evening at Dark Table will take you on a culinary journey through uncharted territory, where the familiar—food, drink and friends—becomes a wonder to be explored and discovered, as if for the first time.
There are two seatings nightly from Tuesday to Saturday, at 5:45/6pm and at 7:45/8pm.
Where: 2611, West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Hike Grouse Grind Mountain
Grouse Grind Mountain Top has been noted as the peak of Vancouver. The trail is 2.5-kilometres up the face of Grouse Mountain, commonly referred to as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster“. Once you’re at the top, the views are unbeatable and you’ll be able to snap a cute pic with your hiking date!
This is a challenging trail, as it’s about 2-2.5 hours of uphill stairs to the top; hike safely!
If you decide to go, you must book a download ticket for the ride down the mountain on the Skyride.
Go on an ice cream date at La Casa Gelato
Did you know this spot is an Official Guinness World Record Holder! La Casa Gelato is the only spot in the WORLD that has 238 flavours to serve up at their location. This is definitely the ice cream dates of all ice cream dates.
Open everyday from 1-10pm
Go strawberry picking at Emma Lea Farms
If you’re spending some time on Westham Island this summer, check out Emma Lea Farms! Strawberry picking will be happening later in June and you can keep an eye on their Instagram for updates on all the things you can do throughout the season!
You can also get delicious ice cream at this cute farm date.
Where: 2727 Westham Island Road, Delta, BC
Farm Market Open Saturday’s & Sunday’s 10am-4pm
Ice Cream Shoppe Open Saturday’s & Sunday’s 10am-4pm
Ride the Pipe Mountain Coaster in Revelstoke
Have you always wanted to ride that viral, exciting, and picturesque mountain coaster? This summer, get it on your date night bucket list! The coaster opens for the season on June 4th.
This exhilarating ride is 1.4 km of twists and turns across ski runs, between glades and through a tunnel. You have the opportunity to travel up to 42 kilometres per hour but the power lies in your hands, control the coaster yourself – making it perfect for all ages!
June 4-24: 9:30am – 5:00pm, Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)
June 25 – Sept 25: 9:00am – 6:30pm, 7 Days / Week
$35/person
