Development

We bring people together, fill them with wonder and create unforgettable moments. Every gesture we make in terms of sustainable development is part of our desire to enable future generations to fully enjoy these moments of pure happiness shared with friends and family!

We have achieved level 2 of the Bureau de normalisation du Québec standard for responsible event management for the organization of the 2024 edition of the International Balloon Festival of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu. This event was classified by the Réseau des femmes en environnement and its Conseil québécois des événements écoresponsables.

Environmental aspects

Just a few
of our actions

→ Reusing, year after year, decor elements made on site, and favoring the use of reusable materials;

→ Using an electric trailer to refrigerate products instead of a gasoline-powered generator;

→ We provide a reusable bottle to all our employees and volunteers. Several water fountains and coolers are also available to prioritize reusable bottles and refilling during the festival;

→ Waste and recyclables management system on the festival site;

→ A shuttle bus is available from the Brossard-Panama Terminus to encourage public transport, and bike racks are available for festival-goers and volunteers;

→ Use of reusable crockery for the meal tent (volunteers, drivers and employees) and lounges.

How do I become an eco-festival-goer?

Before, during and after the festival, we encourage our festival-goers to adopt environmentally-friendly practices. Thanks to initiatives with a number of partners, including Desjardins, RECYC-QUÉBEC, TaxyMatch and Groupe Vision Environnement, living an eco-responsible experience at the International Balloon Festival just got easier!

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green squad
presented by recyc-québec

The Green Awareness Squad, presented by RECYC-QUÉBEC, was on hand to advise festival-goers on good sorting habits! Discover the positive consequences of composting your food waste.

Social component

Just a few
of our actions

→ Recruiting and hiring employees from the region;

→ We continue to offer an affordable rate for families;

→ We offer an accessible site for people with reduced mobility;

→ We offer our region's citizens and low-income organizations the opportunity to volunteer, or reintegrate into society, and offer them monetary compensation;

→ We encourage the active participation of artists from the region's arts, culture and heritage sectors;

→ We offer employees, volunteers and festival-goers a working environment and site that promote well-being and safety.

Accessibility plan

In 2024, the International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu adopted an accessibility plan to provide an accessible and inclusive environment. In compliance with the Canadian Accessibility Act (CAA) and the Canadian Accessibility Regulations (CAR), we strive to make our workplace, policies, programs, practices and services accessible to all.

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Economic aspect

Our economic impact

→ Development of partnerships with organizations, hotels and major attractions in the region;

→ Significant economic impact estimated at nearly $15 million;

→ More than 230,000 festival-goers, with a proportion of 30% local, 56% excursionists and tourists from Quebec and 14% from outside Quebec.

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