Here, we get a bird's-eye view… no matter the season
In Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and the Haut-Richelieu region, it’s a destination full of colors, flavors… and high points.
Around here, looking up at the sky is almost second nature. That’s because hot-air balloons are part of the landscape here. On a summer evening, they rise gently into the sky, painting the horizon with color. It’s a sight we never tire of watching.
But what many people still don't know is that hot-air balloon rides are available all year round.
Far from being just a summer treat
Hot air balloons are often associated with warm August evenings. Yet every season has its own magic.
In summer, we fly early in the morning or late in the day, when the air is calmer.
In fall, we fly over a sea of vibrant colors.
In spring, nature comes back to life right before our eyes.
In winter? That’s when the fun begins.
Winter, our best-kept secret
Around here, we don't put the hot air balloons away when it's cold.
On the contrary.
The cold weather makes flying even more accessible. Conditions are often ideal, and flights can take place at various times of the day.
And no, it doesn't get cold up there.
See the Haut-Richelieu in a new light
We know our landscapes well.
But seen from the sky… it’s a whole different story.
We're rediscovering:
- the Richelieu River, which winds gently
- Mount Saint-Grégoire, standing proudly
- farmland that changes with the seasons
Here, every flight is different. Every flight becomes a memory.
The heat from the burner makes the gondola surprisingly comfortable. And between you and me… when you’re floating above a snow-covered landscape, everything else pales in comparison.
The Richelieu, frozen in time.
The fields transformed into a white carpet.
Silence.
A moment frozen in time—literally.
Taking off is easy here
Good news: you don't have to wait for a specific event.
Throughout the year, several local businesses offer you the chance to enjoy the experience:
Of course, in August, the International Hot Air Balloon Festival transforms the sky into a veritable living tableau.
In short, here, the dream of flying is more within reach than you might think.
