Author: Vanessa Choot

As a lifelong Vancouverite, there’s a pride and joy that comes from being one of the first to discover something new in your city – and then sharing about that experience. That’s the feeling that’s fueled Vanessa Choot’s passion for blogging and content creation on her Canadian lifestyle blog modernmixvancouver.com. Since 2008, Vanessa has kept her readers and followers ‘in the know’ on local happenings, facilitating for the discovery and support of brands, businesses, and experiences available in Vancouver. Vanessa combines her expertise in living a modern Vancouver lifestyle with an approachable relatability that inspires her followers to think – hey, if she can do it, I can too! It’s no surprise that most of the content on Modern Mix Vancouver is influenced by Vanessa’s tastes and interests. So get to know her likes and dislikes for a sense of what Modern Mix Vancouver can bring to you!

The Local Harvest: A Fraser Valley Farm & Market Collective in Chilliwack

What started off as a humble roadside produce stand in Chilliwack, has now grown into a 38 acre farm and multi-business collective with a market, a bakery, an eatery, and the retail flagship for Anita’s Organic Mill.

Event Recap: Downtown Langley’s Fork and Finger Foodie Event

As part of our Fraser Valley tour, we stopped by the Fork and Finger foodie event in Downtown Langley, an event where restaurants offered $5 tasting plates.

Blueberries in Perfect Taste at Onnink’s Blueberry Farm in Abbotsford

Since 1980, the family-owned Onnink’s Blueberry Farm has been commited to providing high-quality blueberries for locals and visitors coming to see this Fraser Vallery attraction.

A Modern Mix Day-Trip to the Fraser Valley: Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack

Modern Mix Vancouver was recently invited on a Fraser Valley day-trip and spent the day exploring the attractions and activities in Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack.

“Cultivate” in Chilliwack: a Beautiful Fraser Valley Farm to Table Dining Experience

As part of our Fraser Valley discovery tour, Modern Mix Vancouver was invited to the first-ever Cultivate garden party and dinner at the Chilliwack Corn Maze.

Win Prizes Through IKEA Canada’s Twitter-Activated Vending Machine

A machine will be at IKEA Richmond this Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23 and then move to IKEA Coquitlam Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30.