Day 1: Paul's Boat Lines
To get your bearings for your trip to Ottawa, start with a cruise down the Rideau Canal - the best way to see the nation's capital. Book a cruise at http://www.paulsboatcruises.com
Day 1: Loch March Golf Course
Loch March is a public country club that offers the quality, service and facilities of the exclusively private clubs wrapped in a resort atmosphere. Book a tee time at http://www.golfnow.com/ottawa 1755 Old Carp Road Kanata, ON K2X1X7
Day 1: Chateau Lafayette
Finish off your first day in Ottawa with a stop at the legendary Chateau Lafayette - the oldest watering hole in Canada's capital. 42 York Street Ottawa, ON K1N5S6
Day 2: ByWard Market
Established in 1826, the ByWard Market is one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets with museums, cafés, specialty food shops, boutiques, pubs and more. 55 ByWard market Square Ottawa, ON K1N9C3
Day 2: The Marshes
The finishing hole of The Marshes ends at a clubhouse so nice they rebuilt it in Wales to be the home of the Ryder Cup. Book a tee time at http://www.golfnow.com/ottawa 320 Terry Fox Drive Ottawa, ON K2K3L1
Day 2: Whitewater Rafting
After a relaxing round on the links, turn up the volume with a visit to the Owl Resort. Here the name of the game is adventure and the playground is the Ottawa River. 40 OWL Lane Foresters Falls, ON K0J1V0
Day 2: The Owl Range
Here along the Ottawa River, the guides have taken the Scottish game and given it a Canadian twist. And while their range may lack some traditional golf amenities, it more than makes up the difference with its view.
Day 3: La Bottega
Visit La Bottega for amazing Italian recipes straight from the old country. 64 George Street Ottawa, ON 613-789-7575
Day 3: Chateau Cartier
Chateau Cartier is a fantastic 18 hole regulation course located at the Chateau Cartier facility in Gatineau, QC. Book a tee time at http://www.golfnow.com/ottawa
Day 3: Curling
The Canadian Curling Association (CCA) is the national sport governing body responsible for the development, promotion and organization of curling in Canada. Learn more at http://www.curling.ca
Day 4: Beavertails
Lauren kicks off her last day in Ottawa with a visit to the birthplace of a Canadian icon for a deliciously addictive pastry. http://www.beavertailsinc.com
Day 4: Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello
North of the city in Quebec lies the Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, once a private playground for the elite of the US and Canada. Book a tee time at http://www.golfnow.com/ottawa 300 Rue de Chalet Montebello, QC J0Vl0
