Neighbourhood Valentine's Gift Ideas

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and don't be caught without a present or plan.  I have composed a list of helpful ideas for gifts and suggested some romantic places to eat in Wellington Village and Westboro.

Flowers: A beautiful bouquet of flowers always makes a woman feel special check out Westboro's Trivoli or West Wellington's Flowers Talk.

Chocolate or Candy: Sweeten your sweethearts heart with some delicious truffles from Westboro's Truffle Treasures or some red candy hearts from The Candy Store.

Alcohol: Visit our local LCBO and select a premium bottle of Scotch or Vintage Wine for that special man in your life.

Underwear: Lululemon's men or woman's underwear, or a gift certificate to one of our local lingerie stores BraChic or  Lilac Lingerie. I highly recommend buying a gift certificate for that special woman because if you don't know her size and you guess...you are just asking for trouble.

Heart or Love Themed Gifts: A heart key chain, or diamond ring napkin holders are just a few of the items you can find at West Wellington's Thyme & Again. You can also check out Swiss Pastries for other edible gifts.


Dinner Out: Nothing is more romantic then a Valentine's themed dinner at one of our neighbourhood restaurants. I have listed a few of the more romantic type restaurants on Wellington and Richmond Road: Bella's Bistro Italiano, Canvas, Wellington Gastropub, Village Cafe, Juniper, Fratelli, Allium and Absinthe. Remember to give them a call ASAP, they book up fast for Valentine's Day.


Dinner In: Why not romance your special someone with catered dinner at home. This is also ideal if you have kids and no babysitter. Check out Thyme & Again or Dish Catering for take home meals or call one of the restaurants listed below.


Jewellery: Girls love trinkets. The staff at Bija Bijoux and Magpie (opening soon) will be happy to help you pick out something to "woo" your woman.

Contact Details:

Absinthe: 1208 Wellington Street, 613-761-1138

Allium: 87 Holland Avenue, 613-792-1313

Bella's Bistro Italiano:1445 Wellington Street West, 613-724-6439
Bija Bijoux: 1307 Wellington Street, 613-728-7371
BraChic: 433 Richmond Road, 613-321-0401
Canvas: 65 Holland Avenue, 613-729-1991

Dish Catering:119 Ross Avenue: 613-761-1302

Flowers Talk: 1305 Wellington Street West, 613-321-0592

Fratelli: 309 Richmond Road, 613-722-6772

Juniper: 245 Richmond Road, 613-728-0220

LCBO: 222 Richmond Road, 613-729-1735

Lilac Lingerie: 307B Richmond Road, 613-688-0321

Lululemon: 340 Richmond Road, 613-761-1839

Magpie: 430 Richmond Road

Swiss Pastries: 205 Richmond Road, 613-761-6551

The Candy Store: 350 Richmond Road, 613-728-7500
Thyme & Again: 1255 Wellington Street West, 613-722-6277

Trivoli: 282 Richmond Road, 613-729-6911

Truffle Treasures: 314 Richmond Road, 613-230-3859

Village Cafe: 295 Richmond Road, 613-728-2162

Wellington Gastropub:1325 Wellington Street West, 613-729-1315