Whistler Blackcomb are grateful to operate on the shared unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and Lilwat7úl (Lil’wat Nation). It is a privilege to live, work, learn and play on these beautiful lands, which have been cared for by the original peoples of the land since time immemorial. Join us as we honour their language, culture and history.
Whistler Blackcomb has been working closely with us to bring Indigenous-inspired dishes at Merlins and Glacier Creek from our very own First Nations chefs at the Thunderbird Cafe and Catering team at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Christine’s on Blackcomb proudly displays authentic artwork of the Nations at the restaurant. The Glacier View room of the Roundhouse Lodge proudly displays the Spo7ez Performance team with a land acknowledgement. The new Creekside Gondola and Red chair are named with the language of both Nations. We raise our hands to all the teams at Whistler Blackcomb – for listening and learning, and finding ways to bring Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Lilwat7úl cuisine, language, and art into the employee and guest experience at Whistler Blackcomb. Listen in to the language of our Nations below.
See below for the pronunciations of the Merlins and Glacier Creek Menu.
View the Merlins Menu and visit Merlins at Blackcomb Day Lodge, 4553 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
Visit Glacier Creek Lodge in winter by skiing to the base of the Jersey Cream chair and the Glacier Chair.
Christine’s on Blackcomb in the Rendezvous Lodge on Blackcomb Mountain is accessible via the Blackcomb Gondola, or the Peak 2 Peak Gondola from Whistler Mountain.
The Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain is accessible via the Whistler Village Gondola or the Peak 2 Peak Gondola from Blackcomb Mountain.
Visit us at the Thunderbird Cafe to enjoy more First Nations-inspired dishes at 4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, V8E0Y3
Huy Chexw (thank you) Wa Chexw Yuu (take care) – Squamish Language / Kukw`stumc`kalap (Thank-you all) – Lil’wat Language
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim / Líl̓wat7úl Ucwalmicwts / English
Hearty venison chili with fire-roasted tomatoes, mixed beans and vegetables, served with Sp’áyakim̓ / Kweláw’scen / baked bannock.
In the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim (the Squamish Language) word for Deer is Sx̱wí7shen, and the word for Baked Bannock is Sp’áyakim̓
In Líl̓wat7úl Ucwalmicwts (the Lil’wat language of Ucwalmicwts) the word for Deer is Ts̓i7, and the word for Baked Bannock is Kweláw’scen
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim / Líl̓wat7úl Ucwalmicwts / English
West Coast Salmon Chowder with harvest vegetables, served with Sp’áyakim̓ / Kweláw’scen / baked bannock.
In the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim (the Squamish language) word for Spring Salmon is Kwu7s, and the word for Baked Bannock is Sp’áyakim̓
In Líl̓wat7úl Ucwalmicwts (the Lil’wat language of Ucwalmicwts) the word for Spring Salmon is Zúmak, and the word for baked bannock is Kweláw’scen