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Plan Your Visit

We, the Squamish and Lil’wat people, proudly invite you to learn about our rich and unique cultures.

Our people have lived on this land forever — our history and culture are deeply connected to it. Come and hear our stories, see the mountains, rivers, and forests through our eyes.

Hourly Guided Tours

Unique to the SLCC, join an Ambassador for one of our hourly guided tours on the hour from 10am – 4pm. Included with Museum Admission, the hour-long experience includes:

  • A hand drum welcome song
  • Inspiring fifteen-minute film
  • Guided exhibit tour by Cultural Ambassadors from Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation
What We Treasure Tour
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Tuesdays through Sundays – Hourly from 10 am – 5 pm**, with the last tour starting at 4 pm.

Experience our signature tour, “What We Treasure”, delivered by Cultural Ambassadors who share their own stories and first-hand cultural experiences. Part of the Canadian Signature Experiences, our What We Treasure tour is a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience found only in Canada. Throughout this tour your group will view artifacts and hear stories that give an overview of the past and present way of life of the Squamish and Lil’wat peoples. This tour includes a welcome song, short film, and exhibit tour.

*June – September, weather dependent, the What We Treasure Tour is replaced with the Interpretive Forest Tour at 2 pm.

Occasionally we close early for private events, please see upcoming early closures below.

Admission and Hours

Regular Hours of Operation*: 

Museum and Gift Shop: Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm (Closed Monday)
Thunderbird Cafe: Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm (Closed Monday)

The Gift Shop is available for online purchases at slcc.ca/shop

Upcoming Changes to Hours:
Tuesday, December 24 – Gift Shop, Cafe, and Museum closing at 3 pm, last tour at 2 pm
Wednesday, December 25 – Closed
Thursday, December 26 – Closed
Tuesday, December 31 – Gift Shop, Cafe, and Museum closing at 1 pm, last tour at 12 pm
Wednesday, January 1 – Closed

Regular Admission Rates

– From April 1, 2024
Adults $25.00
Child (6-18 yrs.) $12.00
Child (5 under) $0
Family Pass* $50.00
  1. Rates are subject to 5% GST and are quoted in Canadian Funds.
  2. Admission is free for members of the Squamish Nation, the Lil’wat Nation, and Indigenous Peoples upon presentation of a valid Status Card.
  3. Rates are subject to change.
  4. * Family Pass includes admission for two adults and two children (6-18), each additional child receives 15% off applicable admission.
  5. Regular Hours of Operations are Tuesday – Sunday (Closed Monday). Occasionally we close early for private events, plan your visit by checking the early closure notices above.

Annual Membership Rates

– From April 1, 2024
Adults $49.00
Family Pass* $85.00
Couple $80.00
  1. Rates are subject to 5% GST and are quoted in Canadian Funds.
  2. Membership gives you free admission for a year and half price for your guests. Get 20% savings on Gift Shop purchases (excluding books and consignment inventory) and 15% savings on Thunderbird Cafe purchases, plus invites to exclusive Member Events.
  3. Rates are subject to change.
  4. * Family Pass includes admission for two adults and two children (6-18), each additional child receives 15% off applicable admission.
  5. Regular Hours of Operations are Tuesday – Sunday (Closed Monday). Occasionally we close early for private events, plan your visit by checking the early closure notices above. 
OPEN HOURS

Regular Hours of Operation are Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm (Closed Monday). See Early Closure notices above under Admission and Hours.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY

Our Cultural Centre is wheelchair accessible and we have wheelchairs onsite available for guests to use. Please contact the SLCC prior to your visit or ask for the chair at our admissions desk upon arrival.

LANGUAGE MAPS

Exhibit maps are available in French, Chinese, Dutch, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. Request your copy at the admissions desk upon check in.

Location

The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre is located in Whistler, British Columbia, at 4584 Blackcomb Way in Whistler’s Upper Village.

Directions

From Vancouver: take Highway 99 (Sea to Sky) north to Whistler. In approx. 100 kms, turn right off Hwy 99 at Lorimer Road into Whistler Village. The SLCC is located at the corner of Lorimer Road and Blackcomb Way, across from Lost Lake Park in Whistler’s Upper Village (approximate driving time: 2 hours).

Please note: For groups or scheduled programs please contact: 604 964 0997.

Parking

Limited parking is available onsite off Blackcomb Way; additional parking is available along Blackcomb Way (2 hours max street parking) and in the Day Lots.

Tours

Knowledgeable Cultural Ambassadors share their cultural teachings with guests during guided tours; visit our Group Tours page for more information.

Thunderbird Cafe Ambassador presenting Salmond Chowder and Bannock

Thunderbird Café

Discover our unique style of modern First Nation’s cuisine such as bannock, salmon and venison. Visit the Thunderbird Café.

Gallery & Gift Shop

Discover our unique selection of First Nations merchandise ranging from handcrafted works of art, to home accents, clothing and accessories, jewellery, pottery, baskets, books and souvenir merchandise. Visit the Gallery & Gift Shop.

Weddings and Events

Weddings at the SLCC are some of the most spectacular; learn more about our venue as your wedding location by visiting slcc.ca/weddings.

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