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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!

What Local Means to Me

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To me, local, means experiencing the unique highlights that any neighbourhood, city, or country, has to offer, while supporting the community of that region.

Ably Apparel: Stain and Water-Repellent Clothing is Now Available in Vancouver

Ably Apparel, an eco-friendly clothing line “activated with Filium”. You may have seen online videos of the Seattle-based company that specializes in an apparel technology which repels sweat odours and stains.  “Filium” coats each individual strand of natural cotton so liquids and stains roll off the surface, rather than being absorbed.

Best Modern Vegetarian Restaurants in Vancouver

Here’s my list of clean, contemporary and modern plant-based restaurants and eateries in Vancouver.  These are perfect restaurants to bring friends who may not yet be exposed to all the creative and delicious ways plant-based foods are served, and they are anything but boring!

Now Open: Native Shoes’ Hometown Store in Vancouver’s Gastown

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Vancouver footwear brand Native Shoes debuted in 2009, with three classic shoe silhouettes constructed entirely from a single material: EVA. Since then, the brand has expanded to offer a variety of silhouettes for adults and kids in futuristic fabrics, available to consumers in 30 countries worldwide. Known for their ‘Keep it Lite’ and Beast-Free (aka. PETA […]