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U'mista Cultural Centre

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Opens at January 1-December 31 Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00
Address:
Front St #1, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0, CanadaMap
Phone+1 250-974-5403
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  • helencK460LS
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    Highlight of Alert Bay!

    Much has been invested in this cultural center, especially the preservation of the masks. This center is well-designed and has interesting historical information as well. We spent about an hour here. ...

    Reviewed on Jul 15, 2023
  • jennifer C
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    Culture centre very interesting.

    Very interesting and informative. Lots of learning for both my husband and I. Since our visit was in October, alert bay was not very busy.

    Reviewed on Oct 27, 2022
  • GeorgeRufus
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    First Nations Artifacts at its Finest

    The cultural centre was a unique educational experience. It gave us a glimpse of First Nation's history and there are ancient and modern artifacts. The gift shop has distinctive First Nations items a...

    Reviewed on Sep 2, 2022
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    Significant Collection of Carved Masks

    The center is in a large cedar Big House that imparts a realistic impression of where traditional Potlatch ceremonies take place. There was a Potlatch scheduled for the following evening so the tradit...

    Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022
  • Casa_Baskey
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    Surreal and Moving Experience

    The entire cultural centre was moving and I shed some tears while in the potlatch viewing the retributed masks. An educational and very moving experience that will not be forgotten. Gratitude and ap...

    Reviewed on Jul 25, 2022
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