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!

Adults Only Evenings at Playland Return Every Friday in July 2019

Beginning July 5, Playland Nights will return with dedicated, adults-only (19+) attractions and entertainment every Friday evening in July from 7pm to midnight.

Porsche Off Road Experience in Whistler, BC

In Whistler, I had my first Porsche experience with the Porsche Off-Road Driving Experience. Thanks to Canadian Wilderness Adventures, the 3-hour experience took me in a Porsche Cayenne on the Sea to Sky highway, through the Callaghan Valley’s logging roads, and a specially designed off-road course. Let me preface this blog post and remind you […]

EVENT: Free Outdoor Movies on Tuesdays at Stanley Park’s Second Beach (Jul 2 to Aug 20)

fresh air cinema stanley park second beach 2018

Enjoy free outdoor Movies on Tuesdays at Stanley Park’s Second Beach from July 2 to August 20, 2019.

Theatre Under the Stars 2019: Mamma Mia! and Disney’s Newsies

TUTS’ 2019 season offers two stunning musicals: Mamma Mia! and Disney’s Newsies, running alternate evenings from July 5 to August 17.

EVENT: The Art! Bike! Beer! Crawl (July 14)

The 4th annual Art! Bike! Beer! Crawl takes art lovers on a cycling or walking tour of the Eastside community making tasting stops at four East Van breweries.

EVENT: Shipyards Market Returns Every Friday this Summer to Lower Lonsdale

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Happening every Friday from 5pm to 10pm until September 27, cross over to the North Shore and see the Shipyards Plaza transformed into a lively celebration site while enjoying a stunning waterfront view of the Vancouver skyline, 150+ food and artisan vendors, a 19+ beer garden, and live music.