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
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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Holographic theater is an amazing experience - I agree. Went to one at the Lincoln Memorial in Springfield Illinois and was blown away. The theater presentation at the Lil'wat Cultural …
Holographic theater is an amazing experience - I agree. Went to one at the Lincoln Memorial in Springfield Illinois and was blown away. The theater presentation at the Lil'wat Cultural Center did not have that presentation when I was there. Perhaps they rotate exhibits....
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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Frequently asked questions
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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...