Festival de montgolfières de Gatineau
Gatineau’s 40th balloon festival is announced for 1–5 September 2027 at Parc de la Baie.
The Festival de montgolfières de Gatineau combines balloon ascents with concerts and a fairground. Parc de la Baie is the festival venue; the office on Rue Saint-Antoine is a separate address. The five-day passport covers general admission to the festival’s activities and stages, with some premium areas and fairground access sold separately.
Children aged two to ten need their own general-admission ticket even when it is free. The organiser’s FAQ distinguishes this from rides and premium access, which can have their own charges. Check the conditions attached to the ticket type you choose.
An elevated accessible viewing platform is described for the main stage and balloon ascents, with an access mat and limited places allocated on arrival. Contact the organiser if you need a specific arrangement. The 2027 dates are published, but the detailed balloon timetable remains subject to the new programme and to weather decisions.
Sources and photograph
Archive photograph of Festival de montgolfières de Gatineau. It does not show the line-up for a forthcoming edition. Photograph by NoonIcarus. CC BY-SA 3.0. Responsive versions may be cropped and resized.