Hot-air balloon tour
The emblem of our region takes flight beyond the skies of theInternational Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Enjoy a unique experience and discover the mysteries of these colorful giants! The hot-air balloon tour will visit various municipalities in the Haut-Richelieu region.
Since 2023, the International Hot Air Balloon Festival has been captivating people of all ages with its colorful flights and unique atmosphere. With this regional tour, the magic leaves the festival grounds to reach out directly to residents through community-building events held throughout the region.
Complete immersion
This unique tour features a host of activities for young and old, all centered on the fascinating world of hot-air balloons:
CAPTIVE FLIGHT OR ENVELOPED EXPERIENCE: Fancy taking to the skies? Climb aboard a tethered hot-air balloon to admire the scenery from above. Or would you prefer total immersion? Step inside a hot-air balloon envelope deployed on the ground for an unforgettable immersive and colorful experience!
THEMATIC GIANT GAMES: Enjoy family fun with large-format games, all featuring our magnificent aerial world.
PHOTOBOOTH: Don't leave without your souvenir! Pose in a real hot-air balloon basket and immortalize this unique moment.
VIRTUAL REALITY FLIGHT: Put on a VR headset and experience a hot-air balloon flight as if you were there, without leaving the ground!
Confirmed stopovers
- on June 13 in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu as part of the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie;
- on June 23 in Mont-Saint-Grégoire for Quebec National Day;
- on July 5 in Noyan during the Family Picnic;
- on July 18 in San Sebastián;
- on September 12 in Sainte-Anne-de-Sabrevois;
- on September 27 in Saint-Valentin as part of the Journées de la culture.
Visitors attending the various stops will also be able to take advantage of an exclusive offer entitling them to a 15% discount on the standard ticket for the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu International Hot Air Balloon Festival.
A festive, colorful, and unifying tour that promises to get the whole region buzzing all summer long!
