Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Opening is planned for Summer 2008
Whistler will soon have another featured attraction worthy of the same interest as winter skiing and summer mountain biking. It will be the first ever centre dedicated to the history and culture of local First Nations, and will be known as the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre.
What to Expect
Open to the public, the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre will be a world-class authentic cultural centre to celebrate the joint history of the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations, past and present, by showcasing their histories, creative works and cultures.
Some of the highlighted visitor experiences will be:
- A cultural experience combining theatrical performance, interpretive centre, permanent and temporary exhibits and demonstrations
- A gift shop featuring unique products to the Squamish, Lil'wat, and other First Nations peoples
- An eco-tour booking centre
- An arts and crafts demonstrations centre featuring local aboriginal arts
The Building
The facility will consist of 30,400 square feet in total, including both indoor and outdoor space, anchored by the monumental Great Hall (with amazing forest and mountain views).
Main Facility includes:
- Main Floor - Great Hall with traditional artifacts and stage; 220 foot glass plank walls reveal spectacular mountain and forest views
- 80-person tiered multi-media theatre
- Gallery - Icons of Squamish and Lil'wat modern and traditional life juxtaposed with sacred cultural treasures - housed in a "Class A" museum space
- Ground Floor - A panoramic, circular private space. Unique to Whistler, the stken Hall is a circular glass room with natural cedar interior, generous patio and barbecue
- First Nations Art - Purchase original artwork, exquisite jewelry, designer clothing, hand-carved cedar artwork, ceremonial masks, baskets, wool weavings, moccasins, limited edition prints, and more - all designed and created by Squamish, Lil'wat and other First Nation artists
- Café
- Mezzanine - Contemporary Gallery in a flexible space showcasing the living cultures of the Squamish and Lil'wat people
Outdoor space includes:
- A Squamish Longhouse, which was the traditional dwelling of the Squamish people
- A 7.6 metre replica Lil'wat "stken" or "Pit House", which was the traditional dwelling of the Lil'wat people
- The centre's grounds will feature an indigenous plant garden - a 20-minute walking experience - next to a glacier creek
The Location
Adjacent to the Four Seasons Resort Whistler and The Fairmont Chateau Whistler on 1.6 hectares of provincial Crown land.
Lasting Partnership
The Centre helps to bring different groups together to create lasting partnerships to benefit communities and visitors to Whistler. Partnering groups include the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations and local, provincial and federal governments.
For more information, please visit www.slcc.ca.
Contact
Deanna Bell
Pre-Opening Sales & Marketing Manager
Phone: 604.898.1822
Email: sales@slcc.ca
To request a quote