Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

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Winter visit to Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, British Columbia

This handsome, wood-beamed facility showcases two quite different First Nations groups – the Lil'wat and the Squamish – who have inhabited this region for eons. Take a tour for the vital context behind the museumlike exhibits and keep your eyes open for on-site artist demonstrations during the summer, when there are also Tuesday-night barbecue dinners. There's also an on-site cafe serving bannock tacos.

Alternatively, you can wander around on your own after watching a short but illuminating introductory film in the plush theater.

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