14-05-2025
Victoria Park's feathered friends return from their winter getaway
A swan was spotted in Kitchener's Victoria Park on May 14, 2025. (Dave Pettitt/CTV News)
Two familiar faces have returned to Kitchener's Victoria Park after a winter away.
Otis and Ophelia, the city's beloved swans, came home on Tuesday afternoon.
The couple spends their winters at a wildlife facility in Elora, where they can stay safe and warm through the cooler months.
Swan Otis Ophelia Victoria Park, Kitchener, Ont.
A swan was spotted in Kitchener's Victoria Park on May 14, 2025. (Dave Pettitt/CTV News)
City officials say park-goers may have a hard time spotting the pair, as its not uncommon for them to tuck away in the area's dense vegetation.
'This is not cause for concern and is normal behaviour that we expect,' an email explained.
Now that the swans are back, the city is reminding residents not to feed to birds or approach them at any time.
