Please be advised, that you will still be traveling in a van to and from the launch/landing site and in a balloon basket with 7 - 11 other people (depending on the number in your party). Out of an abundance of caution, we have temporarily suspended the offering of complimentary champagne during the post-flight celebration. gloves and masks) at all times.Ĭlear vinyl curtains installed in order to social distance on shared balloon flights. Hand sanitizer stations and thorough sanitization of all equipment (balloons & vehicles) before and after every flight.Īll staff will have proper personal safety equipment (ie.
Remember your camera! There are lots of opportunities to capture amazing images.Updated cancellation policy to allow for last-minute schedule changes.Īll passengers will be asked health questions upon arrival and will only be permitted to check in for their flight if they are not at risk of having COVID-19.įace masks will be provided to all passengers who do not bring their own. Please leave your pets at home! We love animals and hate to see them spooked by all the people and unpredictable sounds that the balloons make. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES enter a landowner's property, including their driveway or field. Chase vehicles need to follow their balloons. Remain a safe distance behind all chase vehicles. Please allow the chase vehicles to leave the field and remain. Once launched, spectators can chase the chase vehicles to follow the balloons. Viewing on the west and north side of the perimeter is above field level on the berm path. Viewing on the south and east side of the perimeter is at field level. While spectators cannot access the launch field, watching launches from outside the perimeter still offers a very up close and exciting experience. Arriving 15-30 minutes ahead of the scheduled Fiesta Flight time is recommended. The number of spectators for each Fiesta Flight is unknown so we cannot predict how far away you will need to park. There will be a designated accessible parking section on the west end of Macleod Trail SW. Spectator parking is available on the residential streets near the launch site. Pilots and crew will arrive at the launch site for the Fiesta Flight shortly after the time noted in the Time column in the table above. Enjoy a picturesque hot air balloon ride over beautiful Quebec City on this 1-hour sunrise or sunset flight. Launches may be on stand-by where weather conditions are not good for flying at the scheduled time but will improve shortly. 
When weather conditions are changing and variable, the decision to fly or not fly may be made at the last moment.Watch the website and social media for information on whether a flight is CANCELLED, on STAND-BY, or a GO.
Pilots attend a flight briefing prior to every launch at the Heritage Inn Balloon Central.All flights are weather dependent and will be cancelled if conditions are unsafe.Volunteers who can't attend that session are welcome to attend Intro to Hot Air Ballooning Crew Training for Festival volunteers will take place in the evening on September 26, 2023.
We may or may not be inflating the envelope depending on the weather conditions. Anyone who has thought about being a balloon crew member. Anyone with an beginner’s interest in hot air ballooning. In this personalized and hands on experience you will learn about: The Festival’s Balloon Crew Training Team is holding an Intro to Hot Air Ballooning workshop. Hot air balloons will be taking to the skies over High River, Alberta from September 27 - October 01, 2023. The Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival is right around the corner.
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