Three hours in the VAG and we still had things to argue about at dinner

The VAG is reliably underrated as a date venue. The permanent Emily Carr collection alone justifies the admission, and the rotating exhibitions have been consistently interesting for the past year. We did our usual thing: each pick one piece to defend to the other person. It generates the best conversations and reveals a surprising amount about how two people see the world. The café downstairs is decent for a post-gallery debrief. Go on a Tuesday when the crowd is lighter — Sundays are packed and the energy changes. First Friday of the month is free, but plan accordingly.