Who we are

THE CALGARY BALLOON CLUB

An Interest in airships is what sparked the beginnings of the Calgary Balloon Club. In the early 1970's a handful of enthusiasts got together with the Intention of building and operating their own airship. This enthusiasm was soon channelled into Hot Air Balloons. With hard work and a lot of luck a sponsor was found and the club's first balloon was launched in 1973. The club has since progressed to the ownership and operation of many different balloons and has a membership of over 70.

The Calgary Balloon Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of hot air ballooning as a recreational sport. All members share in the costs so that membership and flying fees can be kept at a reasonable rate. Members come from all walks of life and a cross section of age groups. Many pilots with their own balloons also contribute their time and effort. Most people join because they enjoy the fun and camaraderie as well as meeting intriguing people like Canada's First Woman Balloon Pilot.

As a front-runner in the sport of ballooning in Alberta, the club has helped to establish activities that have become annual events and developed a course in Practical Ballooning. A love of the sport and a keen interest in people are the factors that contribute to the success of the organization.

We can be reached at the E-Mail button below or our snail mail address is listed below with our meeting times.