Summer is officially flirting with us, and it is the perfect excuse to treat your favourite person. This week the Lovebirds are chasing new-to-the-roundup ideas: a lavender field in full swing, a silent Nordic spa in the mountains, garden jazz in the old city, and a sweet little berry date close to home. Towns and travel times are noted so you can plan the drive (and the playlist).

💜 Bleu Lavande in Magog (Eastern Townships)

Where: 2525 Rue Principale O, Magog. When: Open daily from 10 AM, high season starts June 20. About 1 hour 45 minutes from Montreal.

This is one of the most romantic day trips in Quebec, and the season is just getting going. Wander the lavender gardens hand in hand, then step inside the immersive Moment Factory experience that turns the plant into light and sound. The fields build toward peak purple by mid-July, but the gardens, cafe, and boutique are lovely right now, so go early and grab a lavender latte for two.

♨️ Scandinave Spa in the Laurentians

Where: 4280 Montee Ryan, Mont-Tremblant. When: Daily, reserve ahead. About 1 hour 30 minutes from Montreal.

For couples who unwind by doing absolutely nothing, the Nordic baths at Scandinave Spa are pure reset. Cycle through hot baths, cold plunges, and riverside saunas in peaceful silence (yes, it is a quiet spa, so leave the phones in the car). Pair it with a stroll around Tremblant village afterward for an easy overnight or a long, restorative day trip.

🎷 Garden Jazz at Jardin Nelson (Old Montreal)

Where: 407 Place Jacques-Cartier, Old Montreal. When: Daily, live jazz afternoons and evenings. In the city.

Tucked off Place Jacques-Cartier, Jardin Nelson is a leafy courtyard that has been charming couples for decades. Settle under the trees for live jazz, share a plate of their famous savoury crepes, and watch the Old Montreal crowds drift by. It is the kind of unhurried, cobblestone evening that makes your own city feel like a getaway.

🎡 Sunset Ride on La Grande Roue (Old Port)

Where: 362 Rue de la Commune E, Old Port. When: Daily into the evening. In the city.

The tallest observation wheel in Canada gives you a climate-controlled cabin all to yourselves and a slow, sparkling lap above the river. Time your ride for golden hour so the skyline lights up mid-spin, then wander the waterfront afterward. It is a small splurge that feels a lot more special than the ticket price suggests.

🌿 Evening Stroll at the Botanical Garden (Rosemont)

Where: 4101 Rue Sherbrooke E, Rosemont. When: Open daily, longer summer hours. In the city.

One of the largest botanical gardens in the world is a quietly perfect date. Meander through the Japanese and Chinese gardens, find a bench among the roses, and let the crowds thin as the afternoon cools. Bring a light layer, take the long way round, and you will have plenty of pretty corners to yourselves.

🍓 Strawberry Picking on the South Shore (Monteregie)

Where: U-pick farms around Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Mont-Saint-Gregoire. When: Daylight hours, season now opening. About 45 minutes from Montreal.

For a sweet, low-key day date, strawberry season is kicking off across the Monteregie. Grab baskets, wander the rows together, and load up on sun-warm berries you can turn into something delicious back home. It is cheap, charming, and a little bit nostalgic, which is exactly the point.

That is your Lovebirds lineup, from lavender rows to rooftop sunsets. Whether you have a full weekend or a single free evening, Greater Montreal makes it easy to fall for each other all over again. Fuel up, queue the road-trip songs, and we will see you at the next roundup.