Official release of royal swans – June 24, 2017

The City of Ottawa will officially release the Royal Swans onto the Rideau River on Saturday, June 24, 2017. It is also the 50th anniversary of the original six pairs of Mute (Royal) swans gifted to the City of Ottawa by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in celebration of Canada’s Centennial year in 1967.

Time: Bring your own picnic in the park with old-fashion activities: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Swan Release: 1 p.m.
Place: Brantwood Park, end of Clegg Street (off Main Street)