Baby it’s cold outside! ‘Tis the season for getting cozy, so we’re setting you up with the best cold-weather date night ideas guaranteed to keep you and your SO warm as the temperatures take a dip.
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Take a Romantic Hike in the Park
Even once the summer sun has taken its leave, and the pretty colours of the fall have come and gone, there can still be a lot of beauty to be found on a romantic stroll through the park with your SO, bundled up against the cold – taking in the crisp air and falling snow. Sometimes, the best quality time is spent doing the simplest of things – never discount the importance of date night. It's one of the top 20 rules for a happy marriage. There's something so romantic in taking a stroll, hand in hand.

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Fondue for Two?
Skip out on dessert and head home for a little post-dinner fondue for two. What’s better than fresh fruit? Fresh fruit dipped in ooey gooey melted chocolate! So easy, but doing something small you've never done before is just one of 40 ways to breathe new life into a long-term relationship.

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Lace Up for a Skate
Channel those classic romantic movie vibes with a skate date! Get layered up in your winter-best and go for an icy glide with your better half under the moonlight or during a pretty mid-day snowfall. Don’t forget the hot chocolate!
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Spa Getaway
Don’t let the cold keep you locked indoors all winter! Book a weekend getaway with your SO at a Scandinavian spa and get super steamy in one of their outdoor soaks and heated pools. There’s no substitute for quality time, as we learned in this list of advice
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All the Romantic Feels at the Aquarium
When you think of the local aquarium, you may be envisioning screaming kids and scattered parents – but that just means you’ve been going about it all wrong! Many aquariums stay open all winter, and with adults in mind, have at least one evening a week where they stay open later and cater to grown-ups only. Taking a night tour for two through the dark and gleaming aquarium can be an easy way to momentarily leave the winter weather behind, and get lost together in the beauty of underwater romance.
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TV and Cuddle?
You can’t deny that a cozy night in for two with a lineup of classic cinema is a guaranteed winner on date-night. Keep it simple, curl up in front of the tube – and don’t fight over the remote!
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Head Out to the Good Ol’ Hockey Game
If you prefer to hold the sap and skip all the touchy-feely sentiment on date night, why not check out a hockey game and give a nod to those winter-loving Canadian roots? Even in the nose-bleeds, there’s no adrenaline rush like cheering on your home team over a pint of overpriced beer and greasy hotdogs – come on, you know you wanna…
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Get Cozy Over Coffee
Who says books aren’t sexy? Keep warm with your partner while scanning the stack of your local bookshop for your next great read. Piping hot coffee in hand, you’ll get the quiet quality time you both crave without feeling cooped up at home.
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Get Cooking
Better yet, why not tack a part-two onto your coffee date and bring home a great cookbook? Pick out something simple and tasty, throw some aprons on and get to work. Don’t forget to hit play on a little mood music and put a bottle of bubbly on ice! That way, even if your meal is a total flop, you’ll have dessert ready and waiting on ice! Cheers!

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Did Someone Say Snakes and Ladders?
Don’t let the name fool you – board games are anything but boring – and recently, have been having a major comeback. Whether you like your Monopoly to-go over coffee or at home by the fire, get nostalgic scaling back on the tech and keeping it classically romantic with your SO for the evening.
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