Whether you’ve been happily married for decades or just started dating someone new, it’s always nice to get up from the couch in your furnished Fort McMurray suite and go on a romantic date. Fort Mac is vibrant and picturesque, so there is definitely no shortage of romantic things to do in this amazing place. Here is a list of the best romantic things to do in Fort Mac.
Dining at the Atmosphere restaurant:
Located at 9925 Biggs Avenue, Atmosfera Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal in an ultra-romantic setting. The menu consists of Italian and Mediterranean food, it is a bit pricey but the quality of the food is worth every penny. Atmosfera prides itself on excellent customer service, which makes your romantic date that much more enjoyable.
Watch a production at Keyano Theatre:
Sharing the experience of seeing live theater is a great bonding tool. The Keyano Theater has a plethora of performance options to suit all tastes. Check their calendar of events and surprise your date with two tickets to the theater.
Have a picnic:
Having a good old-fashioned picnic will never go out of style. Pack your wicker basket with a homemade gourmet meal (or to-go) and two glasses of champagne. More important than the food, is the location. Luckily, there are many places in Fort Mac where you can enjoy a romantic picnic with your partner, including: MacDonald Island Park, near the Athabasca River, in the Boreal Forest, etc. Just watch out for the bears!
Take a Helicopter Tour:
If you are not afraid of heights, a helicopter ride is an unforgettable experience that you can share with your partner. It’s a great opportunity to see all of Fort Mac and its pristine tar sands from an aerial perspective. There are several companies that offer helicopter tours in Fort Mac including: Wood Buffalo Helicopters, Highland Helicopters, Delta Helicopters, Lakeshore Helicopters, etc.
To ride a horse:
Imagine you and your date on the back of a horse, stomping side by side through the woods. Horseback riding is a fun and unique quote. The Clearwater Horse Club, located south of Prairie Creek along Rodeo Drive, offers riding lessons, contact them for details.
Get a massage:
Release your tension and take your date to the spa for a relaxing massage. The therapeutic touch is highly restorative and rejuvenating. The body undergoes internal transformations with the caresses of the massage, leaving you feeling more flexible when it is complete. A couples massage is a great opportunity to clear your mind and improve your relationship with your date. Couples who receive couples massages report that they have better communication after their experience. Plus, it’s a great way to introduce someone to professional massage if they’ve never done it before. There are many spas in Fort McMurray for you to choose from including: Perfectly Divine Day Spa, Stillbrook Spa at Clearwater Hotel, Soft n’ Silky Day Spa, Sweet Escape Spa, etc.