By Gazette Staff
January 27th, 2026
BURLINGTON, ON

Belief in love at first sight began during the Victorian era.
Victorian Courtship!
This guided evening tour at Ireland House invites you to discover how the Ireland’s would have celebrated Valentine’s Day in the 1800s, and how some charming (and surprising) Victorian traditions inspired the way we celebrate today.
Along the way, explore the art of courtship and proper etiquette—and the Victorian belief in love at first sight. $15/person.
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