There is something quietly radical about a woman unlocking her shop door in the morning.
Before the espresso machines hiss awake and the first customers wander in, there is that small, decisive turn of the key — an act of faith repeated day after day. At District 1881 in Chilliwack, those keys are held by many hands, and on March 8, 2026, International Women’s Day offers a moment to pause and notice what has been here all along: women building businesses, communities and futures, often simultaneously.
International Women’s Day, first observed in the early 1900s and now celebrated globally, is both a call to action and a celebration. It honours progress, acknowledges work still to be done and invites us to show up for one another in tangible ways. One of the simplest? Shop women run businesses. Step inside. Linger. Listen.
At District, that invitation becomes wonderfully specific. Here are four women owned businesses in Chilliwack to visit, follow and celebrate — on March 8 and well beyond.
57% of businesses at District are female owned
PickEco Apothecary
Founded with a passion for sustainability and conscious living, PickEco has become a cornerstone of low-waste shopping in Chilliwack. Shelves of refillable apothecary essentials and bulk foods line the space like a practical love letter to the planet.
What makes PickEco distinctive is its gentle approach: eco-friendly living feels approachable, beautiful and deeply doable. Bring your own jars. Try something new. Ask about ingredients. The experience is less about perfection and more about progress — small, intentional choices that create lasting impact.
If you’ve been meaning to live a little lighter, this is a good place to begin.
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Hunni’s Chilliwack
Hunni’s is more than a women’s clothing boutique. It is a space built on confidence, kindness and feel-good fashion. Thoughtfully curated collections hang alongside a philosophy that celebrates real life and real bodies.
There is a particular magic to trying on clothes in a place where you feel considered. The team at Hunni’s understands that style is personal, evolving and often emotional. You might arrive looking for denim or a dress. You will likely leave feeling seen.
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Shauna’s Kitchen
In District 1881, Shauna’s Kitchen is redefining healthy eating with fresh, local, high-protein meals designed to fuel busy lives. What began as one woman’s passion for nourishing others has grown into a thriving business offering meal prep, catering and private dining.
Shauna proves that wholesome food can be elevated and empowering at the same time. Each dish reflects care — for ingredients, for community and for the people gathering around the table. It’s nourishment that supports ambition without sacrificing flavour.
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Spruce Collective
Spruce Collective is a thoughtfully curated lifestyle and gift shop championing small makers, meaningful goods and community connection. With locations in Downtown Abbotsford and District 1881, it has built a loyal following rooted in a strong shop-small ethos.
Inside, every item feels intentional. A candle, a notebook, a beautifully crafted piece for the home — each purchase supports something larger than itself. Shopping here is less about acquiring things and more about participating in a story of design, craftsmanship and care.
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These four businesses are part of a much larger constellation of local women owned businesses at District — from wine bars and restaurants to salons, studios and specialty shops. Together, they form a vibrant network of leadership and creativity that strengthens the neighborhood daily.
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Beyond these four highlighted stories, International Women’s Day at District is about something even larger: a network.
Behind the storefront windows and softly lit interiors is an extraordinary roster of local women owned businesses — restaurateurs and realtors, stylists and sommeliers, photographers, hoteliers, jewelers and wellness leaders. From Fortitude Wine Bar and The Ramen House to Urban Fig Photography and Voila Lash Lounge, from Hotel Morado to Studio Risa, from Magnolia & Oak to Raquel Rosalie Jewelry, these businesses form a living ecosystem of ambition and care.
Some are newly opened. Others are well-established cornerstones. All are led by women who have chosen to root their work here, contributing not only services and products but mentorship, employment and momentum. Together, they shape District 1881 into more than a destination. They make it a community.
Below, you’ll find the full list of women run businesses that call District home — a reminder that supporting women owned businesses in Chilliwack is not confined to a single day. On March 8, 2026, we celebrate them intentionally. The rest of the year, we keep showing up.
Supporting women owned businesses in Chilliwack is not a symbolic gesture. It is an economic one. When women thrive, communities do too. Dollars spent locally ripple outward — into families, into mentorship, into future ventures still waiting for their morning key turn.
This International Women’s Day, wander the brick-lined streets of District 1881. Follow. Share. Shop women run businesses with intention.
On March 8, let your footsteps answer that quiet, radical act of unlocking the door.
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