Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Whistler now has another featured attraction worthy of the same interest as winter skiing and summer mountain biking. Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre is the first ever centre dedicated to the history and culture of local First Nations. From February 1 to March 21, 2010 admission will be by donation only.
Day Passes and Family Passes are available online.
The Building and Venue
The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler showcases the living cultures of the Squamish and Lil'wat First Nations. The Building is a modern interpretation of the Squamish Longhouse and the Lil'wat Istken with a living roof.
What to Expect
Open to the public, the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre celebrates the joint history of the Squamish and Lil’wat First Nations, past and present, by showcasing their histories, creative works and cultures in an interactive format.
Some of the highlighted visitor experiences will be:
- An interpretive centre with interactive cultural experience, permanent and temporary exhibits and demonstrations
- An outdoor Lilwat Istken and Squamish Longhouse
- An interpretive forest walk
- A craft area with interactive crafts for all ages
- A theatre showcasing 15 minute film
- An archival museum and contemporary gallery
- A gift shop offering products authentic and unique to the Squamish, Lilwat, and other First Nations peoples An indigenous inspired caf
Take part is BCs Cultural Crawl with four unique events offered in August at the Cultural Centre: Salish wool weaving, Lilwat cedar weaving, an Aboriginal cooking class and learning to bake bannock. Check out all the details here.
The gift shop and café can be accessed without paying the admission fee to the Centre - making it the perfect place in Whistler to pick up a memorable gift.
The Location
4584 Blackcomb Way, adjacent to the Four Seasons Resort Whistler and The Fairmont Chateau Whistler in the Upper Village.
The Cultural Centre is open to the public
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily.
For more information download this printable brochure or visit www.slcc.ca.
Contact
Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
4584 Blackcomb Way
Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
Phone Number: 604.964.0990
Toll Free: 1.866.441.SLCC (7522)
Email: sales@slcc.ca
Website: www.slcc.ca.
Purchase your admission online.
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