Out last stop on our whirlwind tour to Whistler was the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre.
We stayed overnight at a friend's condo. Our plan was to have breakfast and visit the SLCC before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer back to Vancouver. Considering the train leaves at 3:30pm that should be plenty of time. Right? Not so much. We were off to a late start. We had under two hours at the cultural centre and that included eating lunch. So we only saw a very small part. I'll definately have to go back.
Just as we were arriving a tour was starting up...
Legends and language
Capture a glimpse of how our ancestors lived by hearing folklore and seeing examples of cultural practices. This tour will provide insights into our connections with the earth and the beauty of our surroundings.
It took about an hour, and I really enjoyed it. The guide shared many stories from her family and her ancestors, in particular stories from her mother. The tour ended in the longhouse where we each wove a cedar bark bracelet. It's relatively easy to do, but it does make your wrists sore, and I have no idea how anyone can weave an entire basket.
After the tour we went down to the cafe to have lunch. I had Indian Tacos. Instead of tortillas they used bannock, a deep fried bread. It was very good and very filling. Barb had the Venison Chili, which from memory she enjoyed.
Then it was time to head to Delta Hotel for the bus pick up back to the train station. There was so much of the Cultural Centre that we missed. Next time.