The Royal Swans have officially been released into the Ottawa River for the summer.
Mayor Jim Watson rolled out the red carpet to release the six swans at Brantford Park, off Main street.
It is the 50th anniversary of the original six pairs of Royal Swans, which were given to the City by Queen Elizabeth II.
The ceremony comes ahead of Canada Day, when Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will be in Ottawa for an official visit.