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Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival

Every year on or near labour day weekend, for more than 20 years now, the graceful shapes and awesome colours of hot air balloons dot the sky around the greater Ottawa area, courtesy of the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival.

In 2009, more than 250,000 people flocked the grounds, to participate in the festival and enjoy more than just the balloons themselves.

The dazzling array of hot air balloons included a cartoon turtle, a sunflower, a jester, a cartoon skunk, along with dozens of the traditional balloon shapes.

More Than Balloons

Just some of the other activities visitors enjoyed included:

trick bike riding
strong man contests
magic shows
midway & rides
live entertainment
incredible fireworks
special balloon flights
RV Parking

... and so much more.

When & Where Is It?

The next hugely successful festival will take place from September 3 to 6, 2010.

The Festival is taking place at the de la Baie park. The entrance to the general public parking is located at 988, St-Louis street in Gatineau.

Details

Éric Brulotte, the Agent de communication (communications contact) indicates that the festival opening hours for 2010 haven't been completely arranged as yet, but he expects them to be:

Friday September 3: from 4:00 pm to 11:30 pm

Saturday September 4: from 6:00 am to 11:30 pm

Sunday September 5: from 6:00 am to 11:30 pm

Monday September 6: from 6:00 am to 11:30 pm

See Some Of Last Year's Festival

the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival website.