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!

Get Local Rewards For Biking in Vancouver with the ‘Biko’ App

By downloading the free app on their smartphones, users can earn a digital coin called “biko” for every kilometre they pedal. Bikos can then be exchanged for goods and services from participating businesses or donated as cash to the user’s charity of choice.

Kickstart Healthy Eating Habits with Vital Supply Co.’s Real Food Reset

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Vancouver meal delivery company Vital Supply Co. is celebrating its first anniversary by challenging customers to a “Real Food Reset”.

MARKET: Etsy “Made in Canada” Handmade Market (Sep 24 & 25)

Love shopping local? The annual Etsy: Made in Canada market returns to Vancouver on the weekend of September 24 & 25, 2016.

Hiking in Squamish: Climbing Beyond the Valley to Sky Pilot’s Summit

At the top of the Sea to Sky Gondola, there are multiple backcountry trails that adventurous hikers and mountaineers can continue onwards on. Earlier in August, my boyfriend and three of his buddies set out to summit Sky Pilot mountain, a highly technical hike which requires ice picks, crampons and mountaineering ropes. When most people think of the […]

SALE: Aritzia Warehouse Sale 2016 (Sep 1 to 5)

The 2016 Aritzia Warehouse Sale is back from September 1 to 5 at the Vancouver Convention Center.

Five Classic Cocktails to Help You Celebrate the Last Days of Summer

As the weather in Vancouver promises to deliver yet more delicious doses of sunshine and heat, we thought we’d help you celebrate the warmth by providing a list of cocktails that are a failsafe way to refresh yourself whether you’re at the beach or in the casino! Classic Margarita Any cocktail fan knows that the […]