Valentine’s Day Speed Dating

Posted by Lori Henry Feb 7, 2008

Valentine’s Day can be a bummer for those who are single. This February 14, get your skis and head to Mount Washington on Vancouver Island. Seriously, the alpine resort is hosting a speed dating event unlike any other.

During the evening of Valentine’s Day, there will be a single’s line to ride up the chairlift, fittingly called “The Whiskey Jack Chair.” Official “matchmakers” (okay, probably just staff) will pair up hopefuls to take the 10 minute ride up together.

The organizers hope those 10 minutes will be pure magic for those lucky enough to find a sweetheart. If it all works out, get yourselves to the Raven Lodge for a romantic dinner. Who knows, maybe you’ll find the perfect partner to board with, laugh with and romantically throw snowballs at.

“We realize that love is hard to find these days,” explains Resort Marketing Coordinator Rob Burgess-Webb. “We played Barry White albums for three days straight to come up with this speed dating idea. If Barry doesn’t get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, nothing will!”

I mean, what have you got to lose?