Tillicum Twin Theatres

Tillicum Twin Theatres is a family-owned, independently operated movie theatre in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada. It is described as Terrace's only independent cinema and has been a local institution since 1954, when it was rebuilt and became family-owned. The theatre traces its origins to 1942, when it opened as the Terrace Theatre; it was renamed Tillicum in 1950 and rebuilt under family ownership in 1954. Today it operates two full-size screens showing the latest blockbusters, family films, 3D screenings, and special concert releases, and it is known for its signature leather rockers and famous popcorn. Beyond regular film screenings, Tillicum Twin Theatres hosts community events such as birthday parties, private events, school bookings, high tea, horror festivals, Christmas events, and donation events. It participates in local traditions including the annual Movie in the Park, National Indigenous Day, and Riverboat Days, and partners with local schools for year-end trips. The theatre also offers popcorn-to-go, office space rental, and group bookings. The business remains family-owned and community-driven, with a stated identity as "not a chain" but a local theatre run by people who love film and the community. Its website emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere and a long history of welcoming generations of moviegoers.

Tillicum Twin Theatres is a family-owned independent cinema in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada. According to its official website, the theatre's history began in 1942 when it opened as the Terrace Theatre. In 1950 it was renamed Tillicum. In 1954 the theatre was rebuilt and became family-owned, a status it retains today. The website states that it has been a cornerstone of Terrace since 1954 and that it has served the Northwest for over 70 years. It began as a single-screen neighbourhood cinema and later grew into a twin-theatre destination. The theatre describes itself as Terrace's only independent cinema and emphasizes that it is not a chain but a local theatre run by people who love film and the community. Over the decades it has welcomed generations of moviegoers for first dates, school trips, birthday parties, and Sunday afternoons. Today it operates two full-size screens showing the latest blockbusters, family films, 3D screenings, and exclusive concert releases, and it continues to host community events and partnerships.

• 1954

  Rebuilt and became family-owned.

• 1950

  Renamed Tillicum.

• 1942

  Opened as Terrace Theatre.

• Grew from single-screen to twin-theatre destination.

Family-owned, community-driven independent cinema; Terrace's only independent cinema, not a chain.

• Movie screenings

• 3D screenings

• Special concert releases

• Private events

• Birthday parties

• School bookings

• Popcorn to go

• Office space rental

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