Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) is the first centre of its kind in Canada. Two nations came together to celebrate and share their cultures with the world while creating meaningful employment opportunities for members of both the Sk̲wxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation, Coast Salish) and Líl̓wat7ul (Lil’wat Nation, Interior Salish) Nations. Designed to evoke the form of a Squamish Longhouse and Lil’wat Istken (earthen dwelling), the SLCC embodies the spirit of partnership between two unique Nations who wish to preserve, grow, and share their traditional cultures.
When to Visit
- Cultural Centre Open Daily: 10am - 5pm
- Hourly guided tours offered on the hour: 10am -4pm
- Thunderbird Café: 10am – 4pm
Admission
- General Admission $18
- Student Admission $13.50
- Child Admission (5 and under) Free
- Family Pass (2 adults and 2 children under 18 years) $42
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.
Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Highlights
Visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre for their hourly guided tour experience offered on the hour, every hour, 10 AM – 4 PM daily. Friendly Cultural Ambassadors from both the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations share their culture and knowledge in this immersive cultural centre. The hourly guided tour includes a traditional welcome song, fifteen minute film, exhibit tour, and cedar-rope bracelet making activity. After the tour guests are encouraged to revisit areas of the museum that piqued their interest.
Other Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre highlights include:
- Permanent and temporary exhibits from the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations
- Live Demonstrations of weaving, carving, cedar prepping, and other cultural regenerative activities
- An outdoor Lil'wat Istken (earthen dwelling) and Squamish Longhouse
- An interpretive forest walk
- A craft area with interactive crafts for all ages
- A theatre showcasing a 15 minute film
- Whistler’s largest first nations gift shop, offering products authentic and unique to the Squamish, Lil'wat, and other First Nations peoples in Canada
- Thunderbird Café, an indigenous inspired eatery open 10am – 4pm in the SLCC’s admission free area.
- The gift shop and Thunderbird café can be accessed without paying the admission fee to the SLCC - making it the perfect place in Whistler to pick up a memorable gift
Location
The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre is located in the Upper Village at 4584 Blackcomb Way. Limited parking is available onsite; additional parking is available along Blackcomb Way and in the Day Lots.
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First Nations Summer Feast
Every Tuesday and Sunday from April 23 – September 17
The First Nations Summer Feast & Performance combines a specialized tour at 6 PM with a dinner and cultural performance at 7 PM. The evening experience features a welcome song, 15-minute film, guided exhibit tour, and cedar rope bracelet making activity before dinner.
The Northwest Coast inspired menu includes freshly-baked bannock, fresh local produce, venison, bison, and salmon from the region.
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Adult (17+) |
Youth (13-16) |
Child (5-12) |
Infants/Toddlers |
| Summer Feast Pricing: |
$65 |
$25 |
$9 |
Free |
*Please note that some dates maybe unavailable due to private functions. Please search above or call 1.800.944.7853 to double check availability.
Whistler Cultural Pass
The Whistler Cultural Pass provides access to the Audain Art Museum as well as the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre at a reduced price. Save 15% when you purchase tickets as a pass.
Please note that the Audain Art Gallery is closed each Tuesday. Passes are not dated and can be used at any time.
*Hours of operation and admission prices subject to change.