An Istken is a traditional underground pit house used by our Lil’wat people in times past.
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
4584 Blackcomb Way
Whistler, BC Canada V0N 1B4
Driving & Parking Directions
1 866 441 SLCC (7522)
info@slcc.ca
Hours of Operation
Open Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday's Admission by Donation
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What you can do at the Centre
Tour the building: Self-guided or group tours are available. Group tours are hosted by professional Squamish and Lil'wat guides, providing a cultural context for the history, arts, and culture on display at the Centre.
View a multimedia film: A 12-minute film runs every 20 minutes in the 80-seat theatre.
Witness artists working: Artist-in-residence programs feature Salish weaving, heritage canoe carving, and cedar basket weaving.
Explore nature: The Cultural Forest Walk is a nature loop alive with indigenous plants with descriptive signage.
Outdoor Exhibits: Explore the traditional Istken and engage in the Salish Workshop crafts set up in the Longhouse.
Eat at the Café: Taste indigenous food. Take your taste buds on a journey of discovery - savor the flavor of the Nations.
Visit the Giftshop: Purchase cedar baskets, wool weavings, jewelry, carved masks — created by Squamish, Lil'wat, and other First Nations artists.
Winter Hours Tuesday - Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Admission By Donation Every Tuesday throughout the Winter admission to the exhibits and galleries will be by donation.
| General Admission Rates | |
| Adult | $18.00 |
| Senior (65+) + People with Disabilities | $13.50 |
| Student | $13.50 |
| Child (6-12 yrs) | $8.00 |
| Family Pass** | $49.00 |
1) Rates are subject to GST and are quoted in Canadian Funds.
2) Rates subject to change.
3) Admission is free for members of the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation upon presentation of a valid Status Card.
** Family Pass includes admission for two adults and two children (6-18), each additional child receives 15% off applicable admission.
Family and Locals Passes
Available to locals and B.C. residents
Purchase general admission or a family pass and receive free admission to the SLCC for one year, plus 10% off the gift shop and cafe.
Member's guests receive 50% off admission and 10% off cafe and giftshop