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!

EVENT: Vancouver Aquarium’s 19+ After Hours: Halloween Edition (October 29)

On Wednesday, October 29, join the Vancouver Aquarium’s 19+ event, After Hours, for a spooky evening as event guests enjoy special hair-raising programs such as Snakes on a Stage and a special appearance by Darth Vader at the Venomous Fishes dive show.

K9 Wine & Dine Gala Dinner for Dogs and Humans Benefitting WAG

Envision a carpeted hotel ballroom, round tables dressed up with gold plates, centrepieces and wine glasses…yet the “furbulous” twist here is that for every human guest, a canine companion is on the floor by their side.

Woof Weekend at The Westin Whistler: A Pawsome & Furbulous Getaway

Knowing the success of their pet-friendly program, The Westin has put on a weekend getaway retreat, appropriately named Woof Weekend, so dog lovers like us can treat our beloved pups on a mini-vacation, without having to sacrifice the comfort of deluxe accommodations.

EVENT: 2014 Eastside Culture Crawl (Nov 20 – 23)

The annual festival brings thousands of visitors to the area bounded by Main Street, 1st Avenue, Victoria Drive, and the waterfront to meet an impressive array of local painters, jewelers, sculptors, potters, photographers, glassblowers, furniture designers, and more.

Gastown Tasting Tour with Vancouver Food Tour

Modern Mix Vancouver recently attended The Vancouver Food Tour in Gastown. With an intimate group of 7, we toured 4 different restaurants in this historical district of downtown, uniquely featuring its independent design, culture food and fashion in this neighborhood. Here’s a look at the route we took for the tour: First Stop: Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar […]

Discover Curated “Craft Tea” Picks from Amoda Tea

You’ve heard of craft beer and craft coffee – now how about craft tea? Similar to its beer and coffee counterparts, craft tea blenders use their skill, expertise, imagination, creativity and intuition to create beautiful and experimental blends of tea.