SATIRE | Five Totally Romantic Spots in Vancouver
Have no fear, Hamberites. There’s no need to spend over $1,000 on a ticket to Paris — just check out these five intimate spots right in the city!
The Hallway of Affection (AKA the third floor at Hamber)
is one of Vancouver's most romantic spots. Whether you are sitting against the lockers engaging in banter or walking past your crush after leaving class, the third floor is known for its abundance of love, making it the superior floor. The harmonic sound of lockers slamming shut and the wonderful atmosphere of students giggling is the birthplace of many intimate moments.
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49° 16 '21.3"N 123° 06' 56.2"W (AKA I don’t know where this is)
on the seawall in Yaletown, is the perfect spot to talk about the historical significance of World War I while listening to Fearless (Taylor’s Version) with your lover. The fresh smell of swimmable False Creek water blowing in your face while the overpriced ferries sail by makes this spot all the more romantic. Throughout every season, the aesthetics at 49° 16 '21.3"N 123° 06' 56.2"W never fail to disappoint in any situation or situationship.
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The Central Library (AKA 350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC)
is one of the best places to go for a productive but cute study date. The walk to the entrance of the Colosseum-like building is one of the safest walks ever. In fact, I have never ever seen anyone get arrested for solicitation while visiting the library. You are bound to find an empty table in a secluded area at the Central Library, since it's so big! Stressing over exams with your partner while studying at the library is why it is the finest establishment to take the individual you are romantically linked with on a date.
Anywhere on Granville Street (aka. brandy melville lineups!)
can be turned into a fairy-tale date with the right steps. Being such a versatile street, there is never a lack of things to do. Happy couples fill the sidewalk every weekend to eat at the many restaurants and shop at the many stores lining the street. A first date at Romano’s Pizza to indulge in their delicious viscous chicken wings could be the start of a fifty-year relationship. Many people are quick to warn of the dangers of the shady sidewalks, roads, and alleyways of Granville Street. But they often overlook the romantic habitat cultivated within it. Besides all the bike thefts, use of e-cigarettes, and men with saggy pants, Granville Street is a place every couple should visit at least once.
The Vancouver Art Gallery (AKA. your 6th grade field trip #throwback)
is a must-go date destination for any Vancouverite. There are two ways to enjoy the Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG): walking around in silence, or yapping about the deep connections and historical perspective of the artwork. Youths ages 13-18 are able to enter for the low price of free, which is such a steal. Visiting the VAG brings essentially the same experience as the Louvre, except it isn’t in Paris, and it isn't the Louvre. An amazing building, the VAG is a place for all types of romance. Whether for self-love or to impress your long-term, long-distance, low-commitment, casual girlfriend, head to the Vancouver Art Gallery as soon as possible.
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