Air Canada Vancouver Lounge Domestic
The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at Vancouver Domestic is a large, bright lounge with a great view of the gates and the tarmac. It is quite large - seating 170 people - and it needs all that space when the main bulk of the flights Eastwards depart. At times it really can get very busy.
The lounge needs a bit of updating and is showing some signs of wear due to all the traffic it gets, but it is welcome, particularly as you can access it on arrival on flights from the East, and freshen up, before heading into the city.
The main part of the lounge is separated into two areas thanks to the use of a partition, which makes the lounge feel a bit more private. However, it is clear the lounge is basically one large waiting room.
The main seats are hard, wooden, and haven't been changed in 20 years: it is somewhat less premium than you might expect in a premium lounge, particularly as the international lounge has just been upgraded with better seats.
The dining area is nice though, with a large number of tables, including a counter overlooking the tarmac with high-top chairs.
Right at the back of the lounge was a business centre, along with more leather seats overlooking the view and the mountains.
Food
The food is in the middle of the Air Canada Vancouver Lounge, with a large spread on an island.
Breakfast is usually fruit, breads, toast, cereals. Don't miss the oatmeal in the tub.
Lunch offers choice of two types of soup, bread and two types of tasty salads, olives, pickles, sandwiches, and a variety of really tasty biscuits.
There are snacks (chips, pretzels, etc) available all day.
A major problem with the lounge though is that empty plates, and indeed empty bowls by the food area are rarely cleared; maybe once and hour at best.
Bar
The bar opens on the dot of 11am in the Air Canada Vancouver Lounge Domestic.
There are serve yourself beer taps, with Canadian and Coors.
In the fridge is wine and beer in cans.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms and showers are in the lounge.
They aren't very nice, and you have to ask at reception for a towel.
Business Facilities
The business centre has some booths where you can work in private, including three computers.
There is a printer and scanner.
Free wired & wireless internet access is available throughout the lounge.
The lounge has a mobile phone charging system, where you leave your phone to charge.
Air Canada Vancouver Lounge Domestic Access
Business and first class passengers leaving on Air Canada domestic.
Air Canada Altitude Elite 50K, Elite 75K, and Super Elite 100K members (Star Alliance Gold) departing on a Star Alliance carrier.
All Air Canada maple leaf club members (Canada, North America, Worldwide) have access to Maple Leaf Lounges.
| Air Canada Maple Leaf Domestic Lounge | ||
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| Location: | Concourse C by gate 33 | |
| Open hours: | 0445-2330 | |
| Lounge for: | Air Canada | |
| Access: | Star Alliance Gold, Executive First, Maple Leaf Club members | |