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.

Fall Lodging + Free Cultural Passes from $125 per night*

Book your stay for 2+ nights with an arrival date between September 2 – November 28, 2019, enter the promo code FALLARTS at checkout and receive 2 free Whistler Cultural Passes valued at $60.

Book online or call 1.800.944.7853 and your Whistler Cultural Passes will be delivered to your accommodation prior to your arrival. Hurry – this offer is valid for a limited time, and only at Whistler.com.

*This offer is valid with minimum two night stays between September 3 – November 28, 2019 only. You must use the promo code FALLARTS to receive the offer. Two free passes provided per booking with additional passes available for purchase. Advertised rate is before tax, based on two adults sharing a room for two nights, and is based on availability and subject to change. Please note that bookings are transacted in Canadian Dollars.

Whistler Cultural Pass – $30 per person

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 (regular admission is valued at $18 per attraction).

Please note that the Audain Art Gallery is closed on Tuesdays and the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre is closed on Mondays. Passes are not dated and can be used at any time.

When to Visit

Cultural Centre open daily: 10 AM – 5 PM
Hourly guided tours offered on the hour: 10 AM – 4 PM
Thunderbird Café: 10 AM – 4 PM

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 Winter Feast

Every Sunday and Thursday from December 15, 2019 – March 29, 2020
Join the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre for a night at the museum dining experience. Located in Whistler’s Upper Village, the SLCC hosts a First Nations Winter Feast Sundays and Thursdays that blends culinary journey and cultural sharing. Enjoy a delicious Indigenous-inspired feast as Nation members share their culture through regalia, storytelling, music, and dance.

The menu includes two winter-centric salads, four hearty protein mains, and a seasonal apple and pear crumble for dessert. Highlights include the ‘three sister’s salad of roasted root vegetables, cedar-roasted salmon paired with lemon-infused maple butter, and an alder-smoked bison brisket. Veg-forward and gluten free options are abound, making this a feast suitable for all diets.

To learn more about Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation, an optional guided tour lead by Cultural Ambassadors starts at 5.30pm and highlights the museum’s treasures, including their newest exhibit, AMBASSADORS.

This experience is offered on most Thursdays and Sundays from December to April. Doors open at 5:15PM with the optional guided tour starting promptly at 5.30pm. Please arrive by 6PM at the very latest - entry after 6:20PM will not be permitted.