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.
The tour will bring the magic of hot-air balloons to the heart of municipal festivities. This is just the beginning of the adventure! With many dates already confirmed for 2025, and more to come in 2026, it's set to go even further!
The goal? To offer moments of pure pleasure and make this incredible experience accessible to all, as the International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu has done so well since 2023.
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!
Exclusive
And that's not all! On-site, participants can take advantage of an exclusive offer: 15% off the regular passport for the 2025 edition of the International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
A perfect opportunity to prolong the magic and enjoy an even more complete experience. Stay tuned for the exact dates and locations of this tour, which promises to thrill every municipality in the region!
Confirmed stopovers
June 7, 2025
Clarenceville - Neighbours' Day
Address: 1 Rue Tourangeau, Saint-Georges-de-Clarenceville, QC J0J 1B0
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 21, 2025
Lacolle - Quebec National Holiday
Address: 7 Rue du Moulin, Le Haut-Richelieu, QC J0J 1J0
Time : 17h30 à 21h
June 24th, 2025
Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville - Quebec National Holiday
Address: to be determined
Time: 1pm to 5pm
August 30, 2025
Venise-en-Québec -75th Anniversary of the City of Venise-en-Québec
Address: 144 23rd Street W, Venise-en-Québec, QC J0J 2K0
Time: 5 pm to 9 pm
September 7, 2025
Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu
Address: 797 Rue des Loisirs, Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu, QC J0J 1W0
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event was due to take place on September 6, but given the weather conditions, it will be postponed until September 7.
September 20, 2025
Henryville - Soap box race
Address: 838 Rue Marie Rivier, Henryville, QC J0J 1E0
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
