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Reviewed November 5, 2013

I thought this was fantastic. Building was stunning, exhibits including long boats, totem poles were great and the tour guides were fantastic. They were keen to point out this was a cultural centre and not a museum and think thats relevant.

My wife understands some of the many challenges First Nations have to go through, how families and children were treated, family's torn apart etc years ago. This was ignored and not touched on. I asked one of the guides in-directly and he skirted around the issue.

Worth waiting for a tour. You get so much extra info.

But don't let that detract, go there with an open mind. They are presenting their culture in a positive way and if more people understand their culture a little more after a visit, that can only be a good thing

They have a good shop and cafe on site downstairs, which I believe is external of the paid fee area.

Date of experience: October 2013
Thank Andy B
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Reviewed October 17, 2013

A brilliant display of the history of the indigenous peoples and their culture. If you are a history buff it is certainly worth the visit!

Date of experience: September 2013
Thank MarcusSC
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Reviewed October 14, 2013

Came here as an evening venue whilst at a conference. It was very very busy as the conference was quite large (not the fault of the venue but still).
We had been told we were getting a Squamish meal and cultural experience. The food was simply canapes and a few stations dotted about the room with standard buffet food, I was rather hungry after!
The dancing and art gallery were really good and I did learn a lot but overall I was a little underwhelmed.

Date of experience: September 2013
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Reviewed October 11, 2013

We had a great time learning about Sqamish Lil'wat history, the guide was extremely knowledgeable about the First Nations. The displays were good, & there was lots to do & see. It also had a gift shop & a very nice cafe/restaurant. The outside area had been very well organised & we had great fun making rope. I would thoroughly recommend a visit.

Date of experience: September 2013
Thank Gill H
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Reviewed October 8, 2013

Very worthwhile visit to a beautifully designed cultural centre to learn about the First Nations: Squamish and Lil'wat. Be sure and go on the guided tour, watch the film, and visit the gift shop for lovely items. The guide was great, and gave lots of good information and little tidbits that you wouldn't get just browsing on your own. It was also fun to learn how to make rope from cedar strips, very clever. The outdoor section is interesting and informative as well. The centre was an easy walk from Whistler Village.

Date of experience: September 2013
Thank DeeFry
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