Group Tours
Each of our group tours highlights different focal points of our exhibits, building on our contemporary and permanent collection. Each tour includes a welcome song, fifteen-minute film, and a brief introduction to the Cultural Centre.
For groups seeking a hands-on experience, Ambassadors can also lead craft activities at the end of a guided tour.
Group tours are available for groups of 15+; for a custom tour, please contact tours@slcc.ca to discuss the best option that suits your group’s interests.
Admission Rates | Retail | Group |
|---|---|---|
Adults | $25 | $23 |
- Admission rates are in Canadian funds and are subject to 5% GST
- Group rates are offered for groups of 15+ people
- Squamish & Lil’wat Nation Members enjoy free admission
Group Tour Experiences
What We Treasure is the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre’s signature tour and part of the Canadian Signature Experiences collection — a unique cultural experience offered only in Canada.
This tour is available in three formats:
- Hourly: Open to all visitors, with tours offered every hour throughout the day
- Group Tours: Suitable for organized adult, senior, or community groups
- School Groups: Tailored for K–12 and post-secondary students, with age-appropriate content and complimentary admission for teachers and chaperones
Led by Cultural Ambassadors from the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations, this guided experience includes:
- A traditional welcome song
- A 15-minute introductory film
- A curated tour of the museum’s exhibits, featuring authentic artifacts and personal storytelling
Throughout the tour, guests will learn about the values, traditions, and way of life of the Squamish and Lil’wat Peoples, both past and present. Whether visiting on your own, with a class, or as part of a group, this experience offers a meaningful and memorable introduction to the living cultures of this shared territory.
The Interpretive Forest Walk is a seasonal guided experience offered as an Hourly Tour, Group Tour, and School Tour. Set along the Salish Stroll — the Cultural Centre’s forest trail — this tour immerses guests in the natural environment while exploring the deep cultural knowledge of the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations.
The tour begins indoors with a traditional welcome song and a 15-minute film that introduces the cultures and values of the two Nations. From there, participants venture outdoors to walk the forest trail with a Cultural Ambassador who shares knowledge about the local flora and fauna.
Along the way, visitors learn how various plants have traditionally been used for food, healing teas, and tools. These stories reflect a profound connection to the land, and how that relationship shapes identity, sustainability, and community practices.
Whether you're visiting on your own during the day, booking a private group, or organizing an educational field trip, this tour offers a powerful opportunity to engage with Indigenous perspectives on nature, health, and survival.
Hourly: Weather-dependant, offered seasonally at 3pm from late May through early October. Group and School bookings - available upon request, with advance booking. Subject to staff availability.
Hunters and Gatherers is a specialty cultural tour offered as a Group Tour and School Tour. It explores the traditional survival practices of the Squamish and Lil’wat Peoples, who have lived in harmony with the land for generations.
Through storytelling and cultural interpretation, participants learn how Indigenous communities sustained themselves through seasonal cycles of hunting, fishing, and gathering. These activities were not only essential for survival, but also deeply tied to cultural knowledge and the use of natural medicines for preventive care.
Led by a Cultural Ambassador, the tour highlights how families traveled to the Whistler region during warmer months to prepare food and materials for winter. Guests gain a deeper understanding of the cultural importance of land stewardship, food as medicine, and ancestral resilience.
This tour is well-suited for school field trips and organized groups seeking a meaningful educational experience rooted in Indigenous ecological knowledge and traditional lifeways.
The Regalia We Treasure is a hands-on cultural experience offered exclusively as a Group Tour and School Tour. This guided program invites participants to explore the traditions and contemporary expressions of regalia-making within the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations.
Led by a Cultural Ambassador, the tour begins with an in-depth exhibit visit showcasing traditional clothing, cedar bark skirts, woven baskets, masks, tools, and accessories. Visitors also learn about specialized techniques such as buckskin tanning, wood carving, and sewing button blanket–inspired garments.
This program is ideal for educators and group organizers seeking an interactive cultural experience that blends history, creativity, and Indigenous knowledge.
Paddling Through the Nations is a cultural tour centered around the Community Reconciliation Canoe, and is offered exclusively as a Group Tour and School Tour. This program introduces participants to the importance of canoes in the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations and explores themes of reconciliation, connection, and Indigenous resurgence.
The tour begins with a traditional drum welcome, followed by storytelling led by a Cultural Ambassador. Guests learn about the history and significance of canoes in both Nations and are introduced to the Community Reconciliation Canoe — a hand-carved cedar canoe completed in the summer of 2022.
As a symbolic gesture, participants are invited to sign the paddle, expressing their personal commitment to reconciliation and connection to the land and its people.
This experience can be enriched with optional add-ons, such as crafting a paddle-inspired rattle or necklace, and customized lunch offerings for group visits.
Ideal for educators, community leaders, and group facilitators, this program offers a thoughtful and engaging way to reflect on Indigenous histories and the shared path forward.
The Language Tour is an immersive educational experience offered as a Group Tour that explores the languages and cultural perspectives of the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations. Co-developed and led by Squamish Nation Ambassador Dominique Nahanee and Lil’wat Nation Ambassador Georgina Dan, this tour is ideal for learners seeking deeper cultural engagement through language.
The program begins with a traditional welcome song, followed by a 45-minute interpretive session that introduces participants to key words, stories, and cultural concepts connected to the land and plants featured on the Salish Stroll, the Centre’s interpretive forest trail. From May through October, this segment can be conducted outdoors.
The tour includes an engaging visit to the Amazing Race Canada Game Board, a unique and interactive feature from the Centre’s involvement in the television show. The experience concludes with a 30-minute Language Challenge — a fun and thought-provoking activity that tests participants' retention and reinforces the teachings.
The Language Tour is an excellent choice for schools, educational institutions, and adult learning groups looking to explore Indigenous identity through language and land-based learning.
The Holistic Tour and Indigenous Tea Offering is a guided wellness-centered experience available exclusively as a Group Tour. Blending cultural education, land-based knowledge, and traditional foods, this tour invites participants to engage with Indigenous approaches to health and healing.
The tour begins with a traditional welcome song, followed by a 15-minute introductory film and a short orientation to the Cultural Centre. From there, guests are led on the Salish Stroll, an interpretive forest walk where a Cultural Ambassador highlights herbs and medicinal plants used by the Squamish and Lil’wat Peoples.
Following the walk, participants are invited to share traditional teas and First Nations-style fried bread (bannock), while learning about the healing properties of the plants being served. The setting is informal and reflective, encouraging group conversation and personal connection to Indigenous perspectives on wellness and community.
This experience is ideal for adult groups, corporate retreats, and wellness-focused organizations looking to connect cultural learning with rest, ritual, and respect for the land.
