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: Two-Day Vancouver Tea Festival (Nov 4 & 5, 2017)

Good news for tea lovers in Vancouver: the fourth annual Vancouver Tea Festival returns to the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver (50 E. Pender St.) & the adjacent Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (578 Carrall St.) on November 4 & 5, 2017 Hosted by the Vancouver Tea Society, the festival encourages visitors to explore the world […]

MARKET: Vancouver’s Circle Craft Christmas Market Celebrates 45 Years (Nov 8 to 12)

Enter to win a pair of Circle Craft Christmas Market 2017 tickets.

The Top Trending Events and Hot Spots in Vancouver

It’s no secret that Vancouver is home to some of the best, most vibrant nightlife a city of its size can offer.

Watch Cirque du Soleil’s KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities Under the Big Top at Concord Pacific Place

Cirque the Soleil is back in Vancouver touring under its famous blue and yellow big top with its KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities show, on now until December 31, 2017.

Novelty Holiday Advent Calendars For Counting Down to Christmas 2017

Whether you’re gifting one to yourself, or to a special someone, you’ll be glad December has 24 days leading up to Christmas as you celebrate with these non-traditional advent calendars full of surprises from tea to beauty products.

A Visit to Birchwood Dairy and Farm Market in Abbotsford, BC

Situated on 220 acres of Abbotsford farmland, Birchwood Dairy is a family-owned dairy farm, processing plant, country store, and ice cream parlour. Fresh dairy products for the local Fraser Valley, Vancouver, Whistler and Okanagan, including 50 flavours of ice cream and frozen yogurt, are processed on site. When we arrived, we hadn’t pre-booked a tour, so […]