Every August the sky above a Canadian City plays host to
about a hundred hot air balloons. The International Balloon Festival of
Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu is the largest festival of its kind in Canada.
For
this feature report on the summer event, Paul Larson spoke with balloon
pilot Martin Unsworth, whose career was inspired by his father.
Balloonist Denis Unworth had received the award for "Canadian Champion"
from the Canadian Balloon Association three times, in 1995, 1997 and
2000. Martin says ballooning has taken him all over the world. He has
piloted balloons in North America, Europe, Africa and Australia.
Videographers Will Houle and Michael C. Hansen lend their talents to the
story, supplemented with footage shot by Unsworth's own cameras
attached to his balloon.
You may find out more information about the yearly balloon festival at http://www.ballooncanada.com
Enjoy this episode of Mountain Lake Journal Friday at 8:00, Saturday at 7pm, and Sunday at 10am, on Mountain Lake PBS.
