Shopping in Abbotsford

Since 1997, King's Music has served as a hotspot for budding and established musicians, offering rentals, repairs, and equipment. The shop offers a variety of brass- and wind-instrument rentals for school students taking band, and also buys and sells used instruments. They also hold a large selection of sheet music ranging from movie themes, to jazz, to essential rock, and also carry a plethora of accessories and instruments such as guitars and drums.

Ladyfern's staffers strive to empower women through the yoga lifestyle. They stock their shop with activewear that meets the modern urban woman's demand for fashionable, flattering styles that comfortably twist, stretch, and knot into a pretzel. Every season, they usher in a fresh shipment of trendy apparel, such as Second denim's hand-distressed, ultra-flexible yoga jeans. In an effort to stay earth-friendly, Ladyfern showcases green items such as Organic Planet soaps, bamboo water bottles, and organic-cotton sweaters. They also support their community by seeking out Canadian brands, including Montreal's Fig, Vancouver's Früv, and British Columbia's The Sonja Picard Collection.

At Champion Jack's Emporium, owners Jason R. Nicholas and Amelia J. MacArthur have created a shrine to North American history and culture by amassing an eclectic, hand-picked collection of local and vintage clothing, records, and accessories, with some items dating as far back as the '20s. Vintage wearables for men, women, and kids resurrect the glamour and spirit of bygone eras, with an ever-changing selection that can include everything from dresses donning the psychedelic prints popular in the 1960s to the leather jackets favored by punks and members of Parliament throughout the '80s. Mint-condition vinyls, cassettes, and CDs suit musical tastes ranging from grindcore and classic rock to indie, folk, and pop, and even include selections from rare songsmiths such as Citizen Punk and local outfits Vacant State.

Sparkling semiprecious beads, Kazuri beads, and Swarovski crystals line the shelves of Kellie’s Bead Boutique, waiting to be strung into bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. The shop’s ever-changing selection evolves according to seasonal fashions and nearly imperceptible shifts of dark matter. Similarly, jewellery-making classes regularly change so that teachers can help students craft new statement pieces. The class instructor and shop owner, Kellie Sutton, also crafts her own line of jewellery, which is sold internationally.

For more than 10 years, Signature Havana Cubana Cigar Boutique’s brick storefront has stocked high-end smokes from Cuba and beyond. An appointed dealer for Habanos, the shop imports popular Cuban brands such as Cohiba and Montecristo, and non-Cuban stogies from makers including CAO, Davidoff, and Don Tomas. The expert staff can educate customers on brand nuances or pair them with smoking accessories such as lighters, cutters, and ashtrays, which can double as stylish soup bowls.