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!

Hiking in BC: The Beautiful Glacial Lakes of Joffre Lakes

Joffre Lakes is a BC hike with not one – but THREE beautiful, turquoise blue glacier lakes on the trail. The hike is approximately 9.5 km roundtrip with an elevation gain of 400m. The start of the Joffre Lakes trail is 2.5 hours away from Vancouver, 1 hour past Whistler, or half hour past Pemberton. We […]

Art Meets Technology at Metropolis at Metrotown’s Interactive “Mirage” Installation

This summer’s focus is on MIRAGE, an exciting visual, audio and digital experience that was custom designed for Metropolis at Metrotown using state of the art projection technology and a mirrored ceiling and floor.

Entertainment Highlights at the 2016 PNE

Highlights of the 2016 Fair at the PNE include a nightly feature show of magic and illusion at the Pacific Coliseum, a feature exhibit around Angry Birds, an expanded Craft Beer festival and an all-new line‐up for the iconic Summer Night Concerts.

Urban Decay Opening at Metropolis at Metrotown on September 10

Beauty lovers in Vancouver, we have some great news for you! The long-awaited Urban Decay store will finally be opening at Metropolis at Metrotown on September 10, 2016.

EVENT: Chef Meets Truck Foodie Event in Yaletown (Sep 13, 2016)

On September 13, the Chefs’ Table Society of BC (a registered, non-profit society composed of BC’s leading chefs and culinary professionals) in partnership with the Yaletown BIA and the Streetfood Vancouver Society will be hosting the inaugural event of Chef Meets Truck in Yaletown. This collaborative event brings Vancouver’s hottest restaurant and foodtruck chefs together for the first […]

EVENT RECAP: GREY GOOSE Boulangerie Bleue in Vancouver

Modern Mix Vancouver recently attended the Boulangerie Bleue summer party hosted by GREY GOOSE. Hosted at the Waterview Event Space overlooking False Creek, the event was set up to transport party attendees to the French Riviera via a secret entrance through a traditional French bakery. The GREY GOOSE ‘Boulangerie’ concept is inspired by founder and Maître de […]