Trying new things and gaining new experiences is always a great idea to keep your relationship fresh and interesting while also ensuring that it re! Scheduling monthly date nights helps couples strengthen their bond and improve communication skills.
Kamloops is a fantastic place filled with many activities to enjoy year-round. Here are three date ideas for seniors that will inspire you to explore and spend quality time with your partner in our city!
Plan a picnic and take a stroll through Riverside Park
Kamloops has so many lovely parks to discover and appreciate. Being surrounded by nature is a great date option for couples as it creates a calm atmosphere that can help reduce anxiety and improve mood stability.
A great location for a date is Riverside Park which is located on the banks of the Thompson River and is just minutes away from Downtown Kamloops. This park is a great option for an afternoon or evening date as you and your partner can enjoy their many trails and riverside. Throughout the park there are many art installations from many local artists, beautiful garden structures, and many activities and events throughout the week such as lawn bowling and musical performances. In the spring and summer, tennis and pickleball courts are also available, challenge your partner to a match of one of these sports!
After exploring the trails and activities in the park, consider winding down with a picnic in a shady grass area, or by the beautiful beach front. Pack a picnic blanket, pick up some takeout and drinks from one of your favourite downtown restaurants, and take some time to chat and share stories with your partner.
Visit a few wineries and try some local wines
Take advantage of Kamloops amazing beer and wine industry and try out some of the breweries and wineries in the area! Tasting experiences are a great date option as they allow you and your partner to try new things and offer a great discussion when each drink is introduced. Every winery or brewery offers different settings and moods depending on how casual or up-scale you and your partner are feeling on a particular day. Here are some of our favourite options:
This award winning winery has amazing views of the river, hills, and forest. Couples can enjoy a wine tasting, dining seasonally at their grounds, or shop for local products during their visit. The experience is something you do not want to miss.
This winery is known for their premium-quality wines created in small batches. Their tasting experience is peaceful as it takes place in their intimate tasting room which has access to their vineyard and garden. Couples can enjoy a tasting, talk a walk through the vineyard, and even enjoy seasonal musical events.
Privato is a boutique winery in the Thompson Valley dedicated to the production of premium quality wine. Couples can enjoy a wine tasting personalized to their favourite notes, enjoy a picnic on the grounds, enjoy a glass of wine and take in the beautiful views in their wine garden.
Get Creative at a Pottery Class
Pottery is a great activity for couples as the calming environment allows for relaxation and de-stressing, along with the opportunity to improve communication. Our favourite pottery studios in Kamloops are: Redemption Pottery & Tile, and Kamloops Makerspace.
The special art of creating and working with your hands and clay offers many other benefits to couples such as:
- The ability to explore and experiment – Pottery helps individuals express their creativity and explore their ability to create things they may have never known they could. This helps individuals confidence and self-esteem, leaving them with a positive mindset that can be transferred into their interactions with their partner.
- Creates a connection and shared purpose – The process of creating a piece of pottery together is a fantastic bonding experience as it encourages teamwork and communication. The process of sharing and compromising on ideas and techniques, makes the end product a great reminder of your connection with one another.
- The ability to wind down and have simplified communication – Creating pottery allows you to zone in and focus on the task at hand allowing for simplified communication. Having the stresses of everyday life out of your minds can allow for easier and more meaningful communication between a couple.
Next time you and your partner are looking for a new date activity consider one of these fun and adventurous activities offered in the beautiful Kamloops community.