For the third year in a row, BC Hydro is getting set to present its most delicious initiative, the Candlelight Conservation Dinner. The province-wide supper falls on October 27th, when 100 restaurants from across British Columbia will be eschewing their regular dining room lights in favour of old fashioned candles. It’s a pretty cool idea, not only showing those hosting the suppers that ambiance thrives without electricity, but also reminding those doing the supping that they can achieve the same magical atmospherics at home.

CANDLELIGHT CONSERVATION DINNER | OCTOBER 27TH

This year, each participating restaurant is sweetening the pot in one way or another, offering discounted prices, free parking for hybrids, ghost stories (at Victoria’s Penny Farthing Pub!), free appetisers or desserts, two-for-one deals and more. I’ve made my list of local targets, and know that at The Observatory and Bacchus the desserts are free; at Fraiche it’s a complimentary canape and sparkling wine; at The Reef it’s an appetiser at no charge; and at Wild Rice and Sanafir – both of which will likely be more beautiful than they already are with candlelight – it’s a full 15% off. The only trouble is the choosing. There are, as mentioned, over 100 restaurants that are playing along, so no matter where you live in this province, you probably have an attractive option (even in little Lund, where The Boardwalk is doing a three courser that includes an appetiser, poached halibut with blackberry cordial and a dessert for only $29). Check out the full list here.