Join us in July to connect with the heart of Whistler’s authentic Indigenous experience at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler. We invite you to experience and connect with the living culture of the Skwxwú7mesh and Líl̓wat7úl – the original people of the shared territory where Whistler resides.
Join a signature What We Treasure guided tour starting on the hour* with a welcome drum song, short film, and storytelling throughout the Great Hall and Galleries. Experience the feature exhibit Wisdom of the Animal People in Gallery 3. Join a guided Interpretive Forest Tour daily at 3 pm.
Wednesday, July 1:
8 am Spo7ez Welcome Ceremony – Olympic Plaza
12 pm Spo7ez Ambassadors leading the Whistler’s Community Parade – Olympic Plaza Village Stroll to Mountain Square
Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (Open 10 am – 5 pm)
Join a signature guided tour with a welcome drum song, short film, and storytelling throughout the Great Hall and Galleries. Explore the Gallery & Gift Shop and enjoy cuisine in the Thunderbird Café.
10 am – 5 pm Hourly Guided Tours
11 am and 3 pm Kids & Family Crafts
2 pm – 3:30 pm Ist’ken Speaker Series – Rethinking Canada Day: Healing the Spirit
3 pm Interpretive Forest Walk
10 am – 5 pm Gallery & Gift Shop
10 am – 4 pm Thunderbird Café
Full programming is subject to change, check back here for details.
(*The Interpretive Forest Tour replaces the What We Treasure Tour at 3 pm.)
Rethinking Canada Day: Healing the Spirit
Wednesday July 1, 2 pm - 3:30 pm - Istken Hall
Join us for an immersive event to hear about the new book Utszan ti Smawala – Healing the Spirit by Qaqawam Chris Wells, Án̓wasúlmec Brett Wallace, Sík Sík Josh Anderson and introduction by Tsekonámus Losi7 Rosemary Stager-Wallace. Complimentary admission in the Istken Hall. Register in advance
Indigenous Peoples receive free admission. SLCC Members enjoy free admission all year and half price admission for guests joining them – support our Member Drive this June and Become a Member.
Kids and Youth (18 and under) receive free admission on Wednesday, July 1 with thanks to support from the Resort Municipality of Whistler.
Event Admission can be purchased in-person on the day of the event. We look forward to hosting you!
If you’d like to show your support in advance, Buy Tickets or Become a Member
Regular Hours:
Tuesday – Sunday (Closed Monday), 10 am – 5 pm
Occasionally, we close early for private events.
Plan your visit at https://slcc.ca/visit/
Spo7ez Artist Market
Sunday, Junly 5 | 10 am – 4 pm Browse handcrafted works from Squamish and Lil’wat artisans on the Mezzanine Patio. The market continues the first Sunday of each month throughout the summer, including August 2, and September 6 along with Wednesday September 30.
Wisdom of the Animal People
This feature exhibit shares how animals play important roles in Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh and Líl̓wat7úl cultures - we honour them in many ways. We wear their hides as clothing, feature them in artwork, and they’re the central character in our stories, songs and dances. They’re important educational tools, sharing history, morals and values with our children.
Experience Daily Cultural Programming
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm (Closed Mondays)
Guests can enjoy immersive cultural experiences, including:
Daily Guided Tours
- What We Treasure Tour — 10 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm
Featuring a welcome song, short film, cultural interpretation and storytelling throughout the Great Hall and Gallery One. - Interpretive Forest Walk — 3 pm
Explore the Salish Forest with Cultural Ambassadors and learn about traditional plant knowledge, relationships to the land, and Indigenous teachings.
- Wisdom of the Animal People Exhibit open Saturday June 13
- Revitalized What We Treasure Permanent Exhibit storyboards throughout the Great Hall and Gallery 1
Visitors can also experience:
- Indigenous-inspired cuisine at Thunderbird Café
- Authentic Indigenous artwork, carvings, jewellery, books, apparel, and keepsakes in the Gallery and Gift Shop
Plan Your Visit
Whether experiencing the new exhibit, exploring Indigenous art, or joining a guided tour, summer is an inspiring time to experience the SLCC in Whistler.
Please note the SLCC occasionally closes early for private events.
Become an SLCC Member
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month by becoming a member of the SLCC and supporting cultural revitalization initiatives for the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation all year long.
Annual Membership benefits include:
- Unlimited free admission
- Half-price admission for guests
- Discounts at the Thunderbird Café and Gift Shop
- Invitations to special events and programming
Membership directly supports meaningful employment, training, language revitalization, and cultural programming that honours and celebrates Indigenous cultures and community.