Kate Bourdon
Facebook Moderator
The Neighbourhood Connector & Facebook Moderator
From running fundraising booths as a kid to moderating our online spaces, giving back to Blueridge has always been second nature to me,
The Heart Behind the Digital Square
What brought you to the BCA? As a lifelong resident of Blueridge, I’ve been involved in the community for as long as I can remember. From running a fundraising booth at Blueridge Good Neighbour Day to joining my parents on neighbourhood tidy-ups, giving back to this amazing community has always been a core part of my life.
You’re one of the moderators for the Facebook Neighbours Group—how does your background shape that role?
Keeping a digital community welcoming and connected takes intentional effort! My background in event planning and social media coordination from my time volunteering with the Biochemistry Students’ Society at UVic gives me a great foundation to help manage our online spaces smoothly.
What is your favourite local tradition?
Hands down, Blueridge Good Neighbour Day and our newer Dîner en Bleu events. They are such incredible ways to meet neighbours and build that unique sense of community pride we have here.
Getting to Know Kate, The Trail & Coffee Enthusiast
- The Perfect Afternoon: If Kate has an afternoon off, you’ll find her exploring our local trail network, taking a quick dip in the river, or grabbing a drink at United Strangers.
- Local Insider Tip: You can walk all the way to Quarry Rock starting right from the top of Blueridge!
- A Woman of Many Talents: When she isn’t moderating our online groups or hiking, Kate is an elite Ultimate Frisbee player. She even travelled to Spain on Team Canada for the World Under-24 Championships, taking home a silver medal!
- Blueridge in One Word: Connected.