Bourques Go the Distance

04/16/2025

2025 Free Easter Bunny photos at Bass Pro Shops / Cabela's. April 12-20 (Closed Good Friday, Easter Monday)

We are regulars for getting our Easter Bunny photos at in .

Link to book your free reservation:
https://bookings-us.qudini.com/L7ROKXWZH42/venues

While there we also take the chance to check out our shopping list of outdoor needs.

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What’s your usual/favorite Easter tradition?

04/16/2025

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04/14/2025

Our little city is excited to welcome cruise ship passengers this 2025 season!

April to November.

Halifax’s cruise season officially launched on April 4. Downtown Halifax will welcome 188 ships and around 328,000 guests during its longest season yet, running through November 19. 🛳️

We wish them fair seas and smooth sailing, and hope they have a blast exploring Downtown Halifax—soaking up the music, food, views, and friendly local culture. 🌊 🏙️

04/09/2025

Fellow cruise fanatics.

Here comes a new ship from MSC Cruises.

Anyone else excited?

04/08/2025

Cabin space is much appreciated especially for those passengers who do carry on only! Yay.

04/07/2025

Remember too, always register on the website before leaving the country.

? If you ever find yourself in an emergency situation while abroad, you can contact our Emergency Watch and Response Centre for assistance. Our consular officers are here to help you 24/7. For more info: https://ow.ly/iuOx50VuRK7

04/05/2025

Last day of Curling this 2025 Season

Great low impact sport to keep children active in the winter.

Check out at . Great club, great coaches as per our experience. Bonus, fees are affordable.

Last season this location; September is the big new facility!

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Have you tried curling? What do you think of this sport?

04/04/2025

Funny meme of the day!

Well, who are the fellow cruisers who can relate?

Can’t say this conversation hasn’t happened here. Hahaha.

Glad in the end the right side of this photo is what prevailed!

04/04/2025

Aviation Did You Know…

Spraying water on airplanes as they land? Why?

A water cannon salute in aviation is a ceremonial tradition where airport fire trucks spray graceful arcs of water over an aircraft as it taxis, typically forming a “water arch” that the plane passes through. It’s a powerful gesture used to mark significant moments in aviation with dignity and celebration.

When is a water cannon salute used?

1. First or last flight of an airline or aircraft type. Can also be for the debut of a new route or the retirement of a classic aircraft.
2. Pilot retirement. Honoring a pilot’s final flight after years of service.
3. Airport or airline milestone. Celebrating major events like new partnerships, anniversaries, or passenger records.
4. Tribute and respect. Honoring fallen aircrew or personnel who passed away in the line of duty, as well as welcoming or bidding farewell to dignitaries, military flights, or other notable individuals.
5. New airline service to an airport. Commemorating the launch of a new carrier or route at an airport.

A water cannon salute is aviation’s ceremonial handshake—both solemn and celebratory, depending on the occasion.

Have you ever been on a plane which experienced a water salute? Or have you witnessed a water salute in person? Tell us about it.

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04/03/2025

Want to visit the Philippines? Now it’s easier to make that happen as Air Canada launches its direct flight to Manila(NAIA) from Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport)

Quoting from NAIA.

Air Canada will operate three nonstop flights per week throughout April, increasing to four flights per week beginning May 2025.

AC017 (Vancouver → Manila)
• Departs: 01:55 local
• Arrives: 06:20 local (next day)
• April: Mon, Wed, Fri
• Starting May 1: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun

AC018 (Manila → Vancouver)
• Departs: 09:25 local
• Arrives: 06:20 local
• April: Tue, Thu, Sat
• Starting May 2: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat

04/03/2025

Air Canada’s inaugural flight to Manila!

Landing at NAIA International Airport from Vancouver International Airport.

Looking forward to many years of welcoming my second home’s flag carrier to my home country!

“Mabuhay! Maligayang pagdating sa pandaigdigang paliparan ng Maynila!”

Air Canada's first direct flight from Vancouver arrived at NAIA this morning and was welcomed with a short water cannon salute—a tradition observed for inaugural flights. Welcome to Manila, and thank you for choosing NAIA!

04/02/2025

Beware of the new airplane theives scam!

04/02/2025

Non stop flights from Halifax? Why not? Yes of course!

If you’re looking where to travel non stop anywhere else but our neighboring country, Here’s a quick screen capture from Halifax Stanfield.

You can always refer to the website for up to date information.
https://halifaxstanfield.ca/flights/non-stop

Europe and Sun Destinations! Non stop from
Halifax!

Where would you like to go next?

03/29/2025

Today Saturday volunteering at the conference, The Leaders of Impact 2025 Forum Halifax.

Excited to learn insights.

03/28/2025

Big Sis and Lil Bro Studio Concert

03/20/2025

Happy first day of Spring! March 20, 2025.

Children were quick in eating their supper and now returning/renewing their library books.

There’s usually only one entire shelf of French books for children/youth. I wish there would be more French books in the future!

It’s the children’s first time again at Keshen Goodman Public Library after it was renovated.

Definitely so much brighter looking.

Any other families from the French community feel there should be more Fencb books?

03/16/2025

Dining out with our American-Canadian friends! Glad they visited this March break! :) Big Sis and Lil Bro excited to be back at .hfx.