5 things to do on Valentine's Day in Calgary if you're single

Valentine’s Day is either the most romantic day of the year or the most eye-gougingly annoying, depending on your relationship status. There’s more than enough to do if you’re a couple in the city during this holiday so instead, we’re going to focus on the singles.

So instead of staying home and trolling dating apps in the dark with a bottle of booze, why not check out some of these great Valentine’s Day events for singles in Calgary.

Axe Throwing Speed Dating – Valentine’s Edition

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Why not meet new singles while wielding sharp objects? Join 39 other singles at Axe Throwing YYC on Valentine’s Day for a night of Speed Dating – lumbersexual style. You will get 5 throws with each potential date, so be ready to practice your flirting skills, meet new people and hopefully hit your target. The only rule? Closed toe shoes are required. Oh, and plaid is highly recommended.

Where: Axe Throwing Calgary – 5923 3rd Street SE
When: Sunday, February 14
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: $48.54 in advance

Calgary’s Largest Anti-Valentine’s Day Party

Spend your Valentine’s Day embracing the single life by partying with the city’s most eligible singles at Ceili’s. Meet new people, play fun icebreaker games, mingle and dance the night away!

Where: Ceili’s – 351 4 Avenue Southwest
When: Saturday, February 13
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
Cost: $19.99 in advance

Lifts of Love

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A short hour-and-a-half drive up from Calgary is Mt. Norquay where they’re taking speed dating to new heights. Gear up for an evening of skiing or snowboarding where you’ll be paired up with someone new on every ride up the high speed quad chair. Head to the après mixer event at The Lone Pine afterwards to mingle with all the new people you just met.

Where: Mt. Norquay, Banff
When: Sunday, February 14
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: $25 in advance includes your lift ticket

Single & Lovin It

Join all of the other single lads and lasses at Jamesons Pub for their Single & Lovin It Party. Grab a wristband at the door displaying your relationship status and do you!

Where: Jamesons Irish Pub – 1230 17 Avenue Southwest
When: Saturday, February 13
Time: 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Cost: Free cover

SECRET CRUSH! Valentine’s Day Speed Dating

Image: SECRET CRUSH! Valentine’s Day Speed Dating

Looking for your special someone? Bring a couple other single friends with you to this speed dating event, play the Secret Crush icebreaker game, and just have fun with it!

Where: Bank & Baron P.U.B. – 125 8th Avenue SW
When: Sunday, February 14
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $39 in advance