There’s a moment — just after the burners quiet and the earth gently falls away — when everything becomes still.

Below you, the fertile farmland of the Annapolis Valley stretches in patchwork greens and golds, while the Bay of Fundy shimmers on the horizon. You drift peacefully above orchards, vineyards, rolling hills, and quiet countryside as the province wakes in the light of sunrise or glows at sunset.

At Ascension Ballooning, we offer unforgettable hot air balloon flights guided by a certified pilot and professional crew dedicated to safety and an exceptional experience. There’s no engine noise, no rush — just the steady breath of the burner and the quiet magic of floating with the wind.

Whether you're celebrating something special or simply chasing a bucket-list adventure, this is Nova Scotia from a perspective few ever see.

Rise above the Valley. Drift beside the Bay. Experience the magic of flight.

       the experience

We’ve always loved flying. There’s something timeless and grounding about lifting gently from the earth and drifting wherever the wind decides to carry you.

But what we may love even more than flying itself is sharing it with someone experiencing it for the first time.

Watching a passenger’s reaction as the balloon leaves the ground — the mix of excitement, awe, and quiet disbelief — never gets old. Seeing the Valley unfold beneath them, hearing the laughter, the surprised silence, the whispered “wow”… those moments remind us why we do this.

Every flight is unique. The wind chooses our path. The light paints the landscape differently each time. And with every new group of passengers, we get to see ballooning through fresh eyes again — rediscovering the wonder that first made us fall in love with it.

Being able to share that perspective — of peace, beauty, and freedom above the Annapolis Valley — is something we are deeply grateful for.