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Every year on February 14 we are faced with another Valentine’s Day. For singles and couples alike, the pressure is on to celebrate this day of passion. The task of showing your love doesn’t have to be cookie cutter. There is more to romance than fancy dinners, roses and chocolates. An adventurous, fun day, possibly outside your comfort zone, can create a special memory. Break away from routine Valentine’s Days with these four unconventional Valentine’s Day activities in Bowmanville and Vaughan.

1. Volunteer on Valentine’s Day at the Clarington Animal Shelter

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show affection and commitment to those in your community. Volunteering on this special day, either alone or with a friend, will guarantee a positive experience and cherished memory. A wonderful place to volunteer in Bowmanville is the Clarington Animal Shelter. Volunteers are needed to walk dogs, socialise cats and dogs, and foster animals that have special needs.The Clarington Animal Shelter cares for over 500 animals a year. Volunteers are greatly appreciated and needed. On Valentine’s Day this year, consider taking the time to share your love and time to volunteer; it will expand your heart. The Clarington Animal Shelter is located at 33 Lake Road  Bowmanville, ON L1C 4P8.

2. Visit McMichael Canadian Gallery on Valentine’s Day

For couples that love the Canadian wilderness and landscape a day at the

McMichael Gallery could be the perfect spot to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The Gallery is a place where couples can quietly enjoy each other’s company while viewing the museum’s remarkable collection of nearly 6,000 artworks. Including paintings by some of Canada’s most famous artists, the Group of Seven. McMichael’s also has an outdoor sculpture garden and 100 acres of forested land. For a peaceful, cultural Valentine’s Day take your date to the McMichael Gallery, located at 10365 Islington Avenue Kleinburg, Ontario L0J 1C0 Canada.

3. Enjoy the Outdoors on Valentine’s Day at the Kortright Centre for Conservation

For outdoor enthusiasts, a Valentine’s Day spent hiking, or cross-country skiing is an excellent alternative to a fancy restaurant or bouquet of flowers. A perfect date for an active Valentine’s day in Vaughan is a trip to the Kortright Centre for Conservation.  Kortright offers 325 hectares of unspoilt woodlands with endless trails for hiking and biking. It also has several lovely picnic areas. Enjoy nature and breathe fresh air on Valentine’s Day with a visit to the Kortright Centre. The Centre is located 3km west of Highway 400 on Pine Valley Drive, north of Rutherford Road and south of Major Mackenzie Drive.

4. Enjoy Canadian History and Culture on Valentine’s Day The Tyrone Mills Limited -1846

Take your steady on a step back in time with a visit to The Tyrone Mills Limited -1846.  Together you can enjoy a scenic walk along the dam, a hot cup of apple cider, and the Mill’s wonderful baked goods. For the past 169 years, Tyrone Mills has been a grist mill, flour mill, lumber mill, apple cider producer, historical tour centre, bakery, and rural community centre. The Tyrone Mills Limited -1846  is located at 2656 Conc. Rd. 7 Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K6.

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