Rebecca Bollwitt (she/her) built her first website in 1997 and she has been blogging about life in BC since 2004 on Miss604.com. Miss604 is the longest-running, woman-owned, and independent professional blog in Western Canada. It’s also the most award-winning, with local, national, and international accolades.

Miss604 is published within the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations who have cared for and stewarded this land since time immemorial.

Rebecca literally wrote the book on Blogging to Drive Business (2010, 2012) and is a Technical Editor for five titles in the renown “For Dummies” series including Instagram for Dummies.

She has been named one of BC’s Top 100 Women of Influence by the Vancouver Sun and in 2014 Notable named Miss604 the Best Blog in Western Canada. Between 2008-2024 Rebecca has won over 30 local blog awards in Vancouver and in 2016, she won Variety International’s Media Award for her work with Variety – The Children’s Charity.

Over the last 20 years Miss604 has published over 12,000 posts about fun things to do, local insights, non-profits news, travel and history. Rebecca remains committed to supporting her community and continues to sponsor over 25 events each year in around BC.

Miss604 is the blog sponsor of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and volunteers with the following organizations:

• Board of Directors: Vice President, Marketing – BC Entertainment Hall of Fame (2020-Present)
• Board of Directors: Vice President – Stanley Park Ecology Society (2020-2024)
• Board of Directors: Secretary – Variety, the Children’s Charity of BC (2016-2020)
• Board of Directors & Sponsor: Dan’s Legacy Foundation

Rebecca is also a monthly columnist for Megaphone Magazine, which is sold on the streets of Vancouver and Victoria by vendors experiencing homelessness or with low income, and is part of the International Network of Street Papers.

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Additional career highlights include: Being part of the BC Media Centre at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games and in 2015, Rebecca was chosen as the City of Vancouver’s official host city blogger for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. She was also the Wines of Chile Ambassador for TED 2016. She is a longtime partner of Honda Canada.

Miss604 has partnered with and worked with some of the nation’s top organizations. From the Royal Canadian Mint, VISA, NHL, and Samsung, to Target, Cadbury, Hudson’s Bay, Starbucks, Pepsico, Tim Horton’s, Starwood Hotels, Ford, and FIFA Women’s World Cup, and many more. Rebecca has also been featured in the Wall Street Journal, WNYC, the Vancouver Sun, BC Business, AUDI Magazine, CKNW, News1130, Global BC, CTV, CKPG News, Shaw and City TV.

Rebecca has also freelanced with Tourism Vancouver, FestivalSeekers/SnowSeekers, KCTS9 in Seattle, E! Online Canada, and TV Week.

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Awards

Voted #1 Best Vancouver Blog
2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Voted #1 Best Local Twitterer
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017

Noteworthy Facts & Links

Rebecca was a finalist for Woman Entrepreneur of the Year in 2009 (Impact Entrepreneur Group) and was named one of BC’s Top 100 Women of Influence by the Vancouver Sun in 2010. Canadian PR for the Real World has also listed Rebecca Bollwitt as one of the top digital influencers in Canada. In 2014 Miss604 was named “Best Blog” in Western Canada by Notable.ca. The blog was featured in “Voice of Vancouver: Networking and Succeeding” ebook by Lunch with the Ladies in 2015, and Lunch with the Ladies also named Rebecca one of the 7 Most Influential Female Instagrammers in Vancouver in 2016. She was nominated for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards in 2015 and 2021 for Entrepreneurship.

Quotes from Press

“Rebecca is a frontrunner in Western Canada’s blogging community…”
Small Business BC Profile, Miss604 & sixty4media, 2016

“Rebecca Bollwitt, an award-winning blogger, author, and columnist who shows off Vancouver and its oceanic environs in the very best possible light.”
Westender, Grant Lawrence, 2015

“In a city where there are hundreds of bloggers sharing their thoughts and activities, Miss 604 stands out. She’s informed, informative and seems to know every corner of this city and beyond. She’s not so much Vancouver’s cheerleader but more of the enthusiast who shows her love of the city by embracing many of the activities it has to offer…”
WE Vancouver, Best of the City 2013

“Credited with paving the way for today’s numerous Vancouver bloggers, Miss604 is a revolutionary site that first recognized the potential of posting content beyond the diary genre…” Blogging At Its Best, Vancouver View Magazine

“Also known as the brains behind miss604, Vancouver’s own sweetheart has been known among locals as the go-to blog that caters specifically towards the city’s events.” Canada’s Most Beautiful, Vancouver Observer

Testimonials

“TransLink has worked with Rebecca on a handful of campaigns over the years. Miss604 has been an important part of our social media work. Her blog and social media channels help us reach an audience that isn’t normally available to us. Rebecca is professional, accommodating and a pleasure to work with. She knows what she’s doing. We look forward to working with her more in the future!”
– Robert Willis – Senior Communications Advisor – TransLink

“With her wide reach in the Vancouver community, Rebecca has helped bring incredible awareness about Covenant House Vancouver and our mission; we are so grateful to have her as a community partner.”
– Stephanie Trimble, Covenant House Vancouver

“It is always a pleasure to work with Rebecca Bollwitt at Miss604.com while promoting various events and organizations for HartleyPR. Whether it’s a reflection on Bard on the Beach’s season or discussing various products and services from London Drugs, Rebecca writes captivating posts that engage readers. Contests that have been promoted through miss604.com were successful with high engagement and impressions. Her loyal and strong readership along with her social media prowess make her an enviable social media partner. It’s always a delight to see what we can come up with next for stories and contests.”
– Cynnamon Schreinert, Hartley PR

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Recent & Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Events Sponsored by Miss604

In 2024, Miss604 is the proud Blog Sponsor of Covenant House Vancouver and Canuck Place Children’s Hospice campaigns, as well as the 2025 Hope in Shadows Calendar, and the following events:

Mentoring and Consulting

Working as CEO for sixty4media, Rebecca consults, mentors, and leads classes on social media and blogging for business. From non-profits and schools, to law firms, small businesses, arts organizations, and beyond.

Contributors

Along with Rebecca, Miss604 is powered by stories from the following contributors on occasion:

Jennifer Miles

Jennifer is a mother who loves being active with her family of six. From camping, baseball, swimming, and day trips, she’s a power-mom with a passion for BC living. Jennifer contributes holiday and seasonal guides to Miss604.com as well as family-friendly event coverage and annual coverage of Cornucopia in Whistler.
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@Jenny_Miles on Twitter

Alexis Miles

Alexis is a college student with a passion for writing, hiking, and live music.
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Michelle Kim

Michelle is a local actor, producer, and writer. She has been providing a weekly arts update including film, television, and theatre in Vancouver.
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@Miju on Twitter
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Jen Murtagh

CEO Minerva BC. Founder NetworkinginVan. People philanthropist. Loud laugher. U2 Superfan. Dominator of boggle.
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@JenU2 on Twitter

Steffani Cameron

Born and raised in Vancouver, Steffani Cameron is a writer/photographer beginning a five-year worldwide adventure she’ll be chronicling at FullNomad.com.
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@SnarkySteff on Twitter

John Biehler

John Biehler is an avid photographer, gadget geek and traveler. He has filled in for Rebecca on several media travel trips and provides stunning video and photos from these adventures.
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@JohnBiehler on Twitter
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