Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

Summer Activities

Experience the Culture

The Squamish and Lil’wat Nations built their Cultural Centre to house and showcase their art, history and culture. Their vision is to share our culture with the community and visitors of Whistler in a meaningful and authentic way.

Join them for an hourly guided tour with a First Nations Ambassadors that includes a welcome song, captivating film and fun craft activity takeaway. Learn the meaning behind legends, carvings, art, songs and ceremonies. Experience the centre and have fun trying on some traditional regalia, play a drum, and discovering our interactive exhibits. Visit the Gallery and Gift Shop and enjoy lunch in the Thunderbird Café.

Information

Location

Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre is located at 4584 Blackcomb Way (adjacent to the Four Seasons Resort Whistler and The Fairmont Chateau Whistler in the Upper Village).

Hours

Open daily: 10am - 5pm

RATES	Price
ADULTS	$18.00
POST SECONDARY STUDENT	$13.50
CHILD & YOUTH (6 - 18)	$5.00
FAMILY RATE*	$42.00

*Family Rate includes admission for two adults and two children (under 18 yrs). Rates are subject to change and are subject to 5% GST and are quoted in CAD. Admission is free for members of the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation upon presentation of a valid Status Card.

For more information visit the Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre website

Speak to a local Expert

CALL TO BOOK

1-888-403-4727

Tours depart every hour on the hour

Admission Ticket

Our Squamish and Lil'Wat Ambassadors welcome you. Experience our unique native heritage in Whistler's Upper Village at the Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre (SLCC). Our Class A museum space and galleries feature our ancient and modern cultures through a wide variety of interactive, video and exploratory exhibits, including a spectacular 15 minute film in our state of the art theatre.

Starting at

$18 CAD

$14 USD

New!

Summer Forest Walk

Wednesdays at 3pm, starting mid-June: Guests will learn from Cultural Ambassadors about local flora and fauna found along the SLCC’s interpretive forest walk, the Salish Stroll. This tour will be offered in place of the regular hourly guided tour at 3pm, it is included in the museum admission fee and pre-registration is not required.

Returning

First Nations Summer Feast + Tour

Visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre on Tuesday and Sunday evenings at 6pm for a First Nations Feast. Enjoy a delicious indigenous inspired feast complete with a cultural presentation by a world renowned performance team. Accompany one of their tour guides though the museum to discover stories of the hunters and gatherers who traditionally inhabited the sea to sky territory.

Learn More

WHAT YOU CAN DO AT THE CENTRE

The SLCC partners with community groups and organizations to host events in our inspiring spaces; learn more at SLCC.ca/Events on upcoming film screenings, book readings, craft workshops, and intensive courses.

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.
Eat at the Thunderbird Cafe: 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. The gift shop and cafe can be accessed without paying the admission fee to the Centre - making it the perfect place in Whistler to pick up a memorable gift.
NEW Gift Store launches online shop.slcc.ca has now launched featuring a variety of works from a mix of local and regional indigenous artists available for viewing and purchase online. The site provides a wealth of information about First Nations art and culture including animal symbolism, local First Nations stories and legends, artist biographies, product care information and updates on and articles relating to the local First Nations arts and culture scene.