Thunderbird Cafe
Buy BC (independent) · Café / CoffeeThe Thunderbird Café occupies the admission-free lower level of the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler's Upper Village, serving Indigenous-inspired dishes such as bannock tacos, venison chili, and cedar plank salmon chowder prepared with fresh local ingredients. Staffed by Cultural Ambassadors of the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations, the café offers a culturally grounded dining experience that stands apart from Whistler's typical resort fare. Free Wi-Fi and a comfortable seating environment make it a practical rest stop for cyclists before or after exploring the museum exhibits.
- Indigenous-owned business
- Indigenous-operated
- Centres Indigenous culture and heritage
Listed by Indigenous Tourism BC ›
This place is in the traditional territory of the Lil’wat, Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), and St̓át̓imc Tmicw (St’at’imc).
Territory data from Native Land Digital, for educational purposes only.
- Upper Village Market0.2 km
- Blackcomb Liquor Store0.2 km
- Arbutus Routes0.2 km
- Comor0.6 km
- Connection Café (Lost Lake Passivhaus)Welcoming0.2 km
- Purple pandaWelcoming0.2 km
- Embarc0.1 km
- Four Seasons Resort Whistler0.1 km
- Riverside Resort Campground2.0 km
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centreright here
- Audain Art MuseumWelcoming0.4 km
- Maury Young Arts CentreWelcoming0.5 km