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Indigenous guides can lead you on lesser travelled paths to places of historical and cultural significance.

Indigenous communities in British Columbia share some of these significant places with the public and offer valuable opportunities for visitors to witness the endurance of ancient cultures. Active ancient fishing sites and petroglyphs are hidden in the forest along the Fraser River; historic villages and towering totem poles remain on northern coasts.

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Nisga'a Museum

indigenous culture, museums & heritage sites

indigenous culture, museums & heritage sites

Northern British Columbia

New Aiyansh

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Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

indigenous culture, art galleries, attractions, museums & heritage sites, shopping

indigenous culture, art galleries, attractions, museums & heritage sites, shopping

The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre is a three-story, 30,400-square foot award-winning cultural centre designed to blend the traditional Squamish Longhouse with the Lil'wat Istken. Cultural Ambassadors share their knowledge and stories with guests, on a guided tour, augmenting the information shared throughout the centre's curated collection of artifacts and contemporary pieces. Traditional drum songs are shared at the top of each hour. The facility is designed to evoke a traditional Squamish longhouse and a Lil'wat Istken (pit house) and is surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery. This thriving cultural centre shares meaningful experiences, educating all, and lifts their two distinct cultures. We occasionally close early for private events, for up-to-date hours slcc.ca/visit

Vancouver Coast & Mountains

Whistler

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Ksan Historical Village and Museum

indigenous culture, museums & heritage sites

indigenous culture, museums & heritage sites

Northern British Columbia

New Hazelton

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Xwisten Experience Tours

museums & heritage sites, indigenous culture

museums & heritage sites, indigenous culture

Witness the St'at'imc people harvesting and preserving salmon near Lillooet BC. The tour includes a walk along the Xwisten fishing grounds, a demonstration of the wind-dried method, a sample the wind-dried fish (ts'wan), and a BBQ Salmon meal. Tours can also include a walk around an archaeological village site and a replica underground pit house (S7istken).

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

Lillooet

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Musqueam Cultural Centre

indigenous culture, museums & heritage sites

indigenous culture, museums & heritage sites

The Musqueam Cultural Education Resource Centre and Museum features historical objects, contemporary art and a place to share Musqueam history and culture through song, stories, tours and activities. General admission $5. Guided group tours of the land and museum $300 (by appointment) land tours include the Chinese Market Gardens and the special relationship between the Chinese and Musqueam.

Vancouver Coast & Mountains

Vancouver

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Historic Hat Creek Ranch

attractions, museums & heritage sites, cabins & cottages, dining & culinary tours, indigenous culture

attractions, museums & heritage sites, cabins & cottages, dining & culinary tours, indigenous culture

Historic site with guided tours of original roadhouse (hotel) built in 1860. Over 20 original buildings and many pieces of old farm equipment. The Traditional Indigenous Village has displays of early food storage, shelters, and traditions. Stage Coach rides, daily demonstrations, panning and all is included with your admission. An Artisan Gallery featuring unique works made by local artisans and restaurant with large patio are also in the main reception building.

Thompson Okanagan

Cache Creek

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