The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre is a three-story, 30,400-square foot award-winning cultural centre designed to blend the traditional Squamish …
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Jan 20, 2025
This was a great experience! Has a free guided tour every hour! You pay once and can come back and visit as many times as you like . A mix of multimedia, hands on and visual artefacts!Full review by 378carinp
Dec 13, 2024
Wonderful display with guided tour every hour by first Nation's elder. Informative film with many artifacts and displays, great art works, cafe and gift shop. Well worth putting aside 1-2 hours to vi…Full review by Mandy W
Nov 5, 2024
What a treat to hear stories and the history of the heritage nations. We began with a traditional dance representing one of the important animals and the proceeded to be guided by one of the First Na…Full review by LesdeQ
Are there any shuttle buses from Whistler Village to the Squamish Cultural Centre?
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We were on an organised tour, however, quite a few of our group walked back to Whistler Village and it didn't take very long. I am sure your hotel or travel agent would be able to …
We were on an organised tour, however, quite a few of our group walked back to Whistler Village and it didn't take very long. I am sure your hotel or travel agent would be able to assist.
In the l990s I visited Whistler and the First Peoples Cultural Center and sat in a totally black theater for a holographic presentation of the origin myths of the eagles and ravens. An eagle flew into the audience from the stage and everyone ducked it looked and felt so real. The presentation included the philosophy of "the greatest transformation of all is when you become what you have always been." Is this exhibit still being shown at Whistler? My friends are planning a trip and I would like to inform them where they can experience this fantastic exhibit. Thanks for any information you can offer. vickync2017
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There is still a movie which is very informative and interesting, but the eagle flight was not part of this presentation. We found the knowledge and thought provoking stories of the …
There is still a movie which is very informative and interesting, but the eagle flight was not part of this presentation. We found the knowledge and thought provoking stories of the guided tour made for a great appreciation of the first nations local history, and would definitely visit again when in the area.
Trip Advisor (both US & Canada sites) says the museum is closed on Mondays and the cafe is open until 5pm. But yesterday (a Sunday in August) the cafe closed at 4pm, and the museum website says it's open daily. Please clarify. Thanks!
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I would suggest you phone before you go; have no idea of their schedules - well worth a visit
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How did the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre project come about?
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In 1997, the Resort Municipality of Whistler engaged the Lil’wat Nation to discuss opportunities for First Nations participation and presence in Whistler. The highlight of the meeting was...