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The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre is an authentic cultural activity for the whole family. It was created to celebrate the joint history of the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations. The art & exhibits on display showcase their histories, creative works and cultures. Performances, crafts and guided tours engage guests and create a memorable experience.

The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre is a three-storey, 30,400 square foot complex on a 1.76 hectare (4.35 acre) forested site overlooking Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.

Location & Rates for Whistler Blackcomb Guests.

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.

Get 50% off admission by presenting your PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine Experience ticket, Season Pass or EDGE Card.

For more information & Rates, please visit the official Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre website.

What you can do at the Centre

Tour the building: Self-guided or group tours are available. Group tours are hosted by professional Squamish and Lil'wat guides, providing a cultural context for the history, arts, and culture on display at the Centre.

View a multimedia film: A 12-minute film runs every 20 minutes in the 80-seat theatre.

Witness artists working: Artist-in-residence programs feature Salish weaving, heritage canoe carving, and cedar basket weaving.

Explore nature: The Cultural Forest Walk is a nature loop alive with indigenous plants (coming Fall 2008).

Eat at the Café: Taste indigenous food. Take your taste buds on a journey of discovery - savor the flavor of the Nations.

Visit the Giftshop: Purchase cedar baskets, wool weavings, jewelry, carved masks — created by Squamish, Lil'wat, and other First Nations artists.

Beginning in 2009, the Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre will have an outdoor arts and crafts demonstration area with local First Nations artists.

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.