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Vancouver Coast & Mountains

This is the most populated region of the province of BC, Canada, with stunning geography ranging from oceans to mountains, and includes temperate rainforests, alpine peaks, lakes, fjords and fertile valley delta lands. Read More

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This region is home to Vancouver, British Columbia’s largest city and Whistler, a world-renowned year-round resort. In 2010, both destinations will play hosts to the world during the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Coast Salish, one of the largest First Nations in the province, inhabits the entire region. Amongst the Coast Salish are the Squamish, Lil’wat, Sto:Lo and Tseil-Waututh Nations. Throughout the region you can share their culture through interpretive centers, performance spaces, gift and art shops, guided interpretive tours on water and land, workshops, and festivals. The Lil’Wat Nation and the Squamish Nation have partnered to build a world-class Cultural Centre in the resort of Whistler, which is scheduled to open in Fall 2006.

The Centre will celebrate the joint history of the Lil’wat and Squamish tribes by showcasing their history, creative works, and cultures, enabling both nations to share their culture with the world and invite visitors to the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games to enjoy First Nations hospitality.

We invite you to discover this region which includes Vancouver and Whistler, BC, the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games. Here you can experience the hospitality and culture of the Coast Salish people, including the Squamish, Lil’wat, Sto:lo, Tseil-waututh and other Canadian First Nations communities who live in this region of BC.

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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

A public gallery featuring monumental works and exquisite gold and silver jewellery by acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid, and changing exhibitions of Contemporary Aboriginal Art of the Northwest ...

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Cheryl’s Trading Post

Cheryl’s Trading Post is an Aboriginal owned, operated and staffed business selling Native Art and products that are handmade, ethical, fairly traded and earth friendly. Cheryl’s ...

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I’Hos Cultural Tours

Paddle or boat through traditional territories and be inspired by the serene beauty of this renowned destination in the Strait of Georgia. Take a Zodiac to Desolation Sound through majestic ...

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Khot-la-cha Art Gallery & Gift Shop

Specializing in original Native artwork from British Columbia; masks, gold and silver jewellery, prints, wood carvings, textiles and clothing are displayed in a distinctive long-house style ...

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Klahowya Village in Stanley Park

The Klahowya Village in Stanley Park is an authentic Aboriginal cultural experience like no other you’ve ever seen. Ride the Spirit Catcher miniature train and discover the Legend of the Spirit ...

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Musqueam Cultural Centre

This signature building is at the heart of the community and serves as a cultural and learning resource centre and from the rear overlooks the foreshore lands and the Fraser River. Since time ...

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Salmon n’ Bannock Restaurant

Located at 1128 West Broadway in Vancouver, we are a First Nations restaurant that proudly showcases aboriginal cuisine with a wide variety of “Nationwide” inspired culinary delights ...

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Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge

Built in 1903, the 10,000 square foot Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge features 9 unique guest rooms. The rest of the 87 acres is made up of a secluded waterfall, creeks, salt water pools, and a ...

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Skwachays Lodge

Skwachays is the Salishan place name referring to the spring waters that once covered that area as marshes and sloughs. These waters are a portal into the spirit realm and are sacred. The ...

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Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre

The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, in Whistler, showcases the art and heritage of the Squamish and Lil’wat aboriginal people. The Centre features a museum, modern gallery, craft ...

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Sts’ailes Lhawathet Lalem Healing Retreat Centre

Sts’ailes Lhawathet Lalem (Sts’ailes Healing House) is unique facility that has full dining hall services, accommodations and meeting spaces for your group all under one roof. Sts’ailes has owned ...

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Takaya Golf Centre

We have 78 covered stalls, 2 practise greens and a mini-putt course. We have light snacks and beverages, courteous staff and four knowledgeable golf pros. Takaya Golf Centre is the North ...

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Takaya Tours

Experience a cultural guided canoe tour of the Indian Arm or an ancestral walking tour of Cates Park in the traditional territory of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. Takaya tours is a premier, cultural ...

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Talaysay Tours

Explore the cultural wonders of the Shíshálh First Nation territories with our experienced guides on the First Nation Interpretive Paddle Tour or the Talking Trees experience. Experienced guides ...

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Tuckkwiowhum Heritage Interpretive Village & Restaurant

Our hosts will greet you at the village gates and guide your group through the village site as they share their knowledge of the history and culture of the Nlaka’pamux (Thompson) people ...