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!

Celebrating the Opening of Big Smoke Burger on W. Broadway with Free Meals (July 29)

Big Smoke Burger is a gourmet burger chain which was founded in Toronto in 2007 and is opening its first West Coast location in Vancouver at 500 W. Broadway. Serving handcrafted burgers and hand-cut fries made in-house daily, Big Smoke Burger’s commitment to burgers is based on going back to basics, and sourcing the freshest ingredients […]

SALE: Gravity Pope Footwear & Clothing Warehouse Sale (July 30 – August 3)

Gravity Pope will be hosting their largest Warehouse Sale ever from July 30 to August 3 at 1695 West 4th Avenue. Featuring both footwear and clothing, new products will be added daily with deals up to 90%-off.

Vancouver Skincare Brand Fable Naturals Offers Handmade Products with a Conscience

Fable Naturals is a Vancouver-based skincare company which offers handmade products bursting with goodness in so many ways. With so many unnecessary fragrances and chemicals in skincare products, Vancouverites Chris and Gwen saw an opportunity in the skincare industry to create a healthy beauty alternative made with organic ingredients and no paragons, SLS or petrochemicals. After a trip to […]

High Tea With a View at the British Pacific Properties’ Aston Hill

This luxurious cluster of West Vancouver homes all offer spectacular water views and was the perfect setting for an “aim high” motivational talk by leadership communication expert and local entreprenur Narges Nirumvala.

All Aboard “The Oriana” for AirBnB’s Summer Yacht Cruise

Celebrating the summer with Airbnb, Modern Mix Vancouver was invited aboard The Oriana yacht, an actual Airbnb accommodation listing. We took a sunset cruise around Burrard Inlet while indulging in the beautiful Westcoast scenery.

Acrobatic-Inspired “Acroyoga” Gaining Popularity in Vancouver: It’s Easier Than It Looks!

There’s a new trend gaining popularity in the yoga community: it’s called Acroyoga, and the photo opps are endless! Acroyoga combines acrobatics and yoga, and is practised with a minimum of two people. Like yoga, you rely on strength, posture, stability and balance to strike a pose, but instead of flying solo, you practise Acroyoga with a partner and […]