Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands in Ottawa

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If you are looking for the best engagement rings in Ottawa Canada then look no further than Knox Jewelers. We have an amazing selection of carefully crafted gemstone and diamond jewelry and focus on making heirloom quality engagement rings and wedding bands in Ottawa. Getting the perfect ring is only half of a marriage proposal however, so now it's time to get ideas for where to pop that very important question!

Ottawa has a wide variety of wonderful choices for your special romantic moment and a few to consider are: the Canadian Museum of Nature, the Central Experimental Farm, the Rideau Canal, or one of many annual seasonal activities that Ottawa hosts.

The Canadian Museum of Nature was built in 1905 and this castle-like building contains a wide variety of collections and exhibits. One collection in particular that you and your honey might find to be romantic is their 'Gems, Rocks and Minerals'. You'll find over 52,000 specimens in this collection, and 2000 of them are classified as gems. Walk through this amazing display with your sweetheart and when the time feels right, take their hand and profess your love. Tell them that you had a special gift of gems made just for them and present your custom engagement ring from Knox Jewelers. The sparkle of this gemstone or diamond jewelery will make the exhibit come to life of their finger! Your loved one will definitely say that of all the beautiful stones you saw that day, their favorite ones were the ones they got to keep. And what's even better about proposing somewhere in the museum is that you can host your wedding and exchange your wedding bands there too!

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If you and your dearest like nature but would rather be out in it, then consider going to one of the beautifully landscaped areas of the Central Experimental Farm. There are five different areas, the largest of which is the Arboretum; this features stunning views and 35 hectares of stunning trees and shrubs, some of which were planted in 1889! The Ornamental Gardens display a wide variety of flowers, the Macoun sunken garden, and has been open since 1880. Perfect place for wedding photos after you exchange those carefully chosen wedding bands from Knox Jewelers. The Canada Agriculture Museum showcases the unique agricultural heritage of Canada. A Tropical Greenhouse might be the perfect spot to propose to your sweetie during the cold winter days; you can pretend that you're on a romantic vacation and explore the 500 different kinds of tropical plants. Finally, the Fletcher Wildlife Garden contains natural habitats which are maintained by volunteers. No matter which of these special locations suits your personalities best you are ensured to have a beautiful back drop for photos after you propose with the engagement ring that you chose from Knox Jewelers. Your new fiance will love the special piece of gemstone or diamond jewelry that is a reminder of how amazing you think they are.

The Rideau Canal has a lot of history. It is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America and has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are so many interesting things and activities to do along the Rideau that it is hard to know where to start; it runs between the capital, Ottawa, and the beautiful limestone city of Kingston. On the canal itself you can partake in a variety of activities such as fishing, wildlife, parks, hiking, cycling, canoeing, group tours, shopping, museums, dining, interesting communities, marinas, golfing, skating, skiing, snowmobiling and more.

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With so many options to choose from you can truly customize your proposal to fit you and your soon-to-be fiance. Once you choose the perfect spot all you need to do is get your honey there and wait for the perfect moment to present the engagement ring that you carefully chose, or custom created, through Knox Jewelers. The scenery around you will provide the perfect backdrop for engagement pictures too! Then when you move into your wedding preparations you can return to us and we'll get you both custom engagement ringsthat will be exactly what you want. Whether you prefer gemstone or diamond jewelry you can count on the fact that we will provide you with handmade, heirloom quality that you can pass down the generations of your family.

One last proposal venue idea is to chose a seasonal event such as Winterlude, the largest festival in Canada. Some other fantastic festivals include the Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill, Bluesfest, Canadian Tulip Festival, Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, Ottawa International Jazz Festival, Fringe Festival and Folk Music Festival. These events have grown to become some of the largest festivals of their kind in the world. In 2010, Ottawa's Festival industry received the IFEA "World Festival and Event City Award" for the category of North American cities with a population between 500,000 and 1,000,000. Pick a festival that you and your dearest love will enjoy and head out! There will be plenty of memorable moments to choose from for declaring your love and asking your loved one to be yours forever. It'll be no time at all before you're exchanging those special pieces of gemstone or diamond jewelry; those beautiful wedding bands that bind you together.

No matter where you choose to propose, no matter what venue you choose for the wedding day, your rings will be with you forever, so make sure to get the highest quality possible and choose heirloom quality rings from Knox Jewelers. You'll be glad you did when you're able to pass them down the generations of your family knowing that they're still in excellent condition