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: Harvest Haus German Festival Returns for 3rd Year to QE Theatre Plaza

Over the course of two weekends, QE Theatre Plaza will be transformed into the West Coast’s largest Germanic-inspired cultural harvest festival, welcoming 1,200 revelers to nine seatings under the great Harvest Haus Halle tent.

ECCO Re-opens on South Granville with Accessories Shop-in-Shop

Danish leather footwear and accessories brand ECCO has renovated its South Granville location in Vancouver and re-opened to include its first ever accessories shop-in-shop in North America.

EVENT: The Yoga Expo Debuts in Vancouver (Oct 1 & 2)

The Yoga Expo is making its debut in Vancouver at the Vancouver Convention Center on the weekend of October 1 & 2.

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.