August 19th, 2010
Up Up and Away
Looking for something to cross off the bucket list?
The skies above Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu are awash in color this week for the 27th International Balloon Festival. The largest in Canada, 115 hot-air balloons from Quebec, the U.S., France and Brazil will fly above the Haut-Richlieu. Catch a one-hour 6 a.m. flight or take an evening ride before catching live shows by Les Cowboys Fringants (9 p.m., August 20) and Akon (9 p.m., August 21).
Are we scared of heights? That’s just a load of hot air.
Now cue Nena.
Until August 22, flights from $160, reserve at 450-347-9555, www.ballooncanada.com
