Air Canada Announces the Opening of a New Café Location at Vancouver International Airport
- Joe Breitfeller
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Air Canada has today announced the opening of a new Air Canada Café location at Vancouver International Airport.
On Wednesday (November 5, 2025), Air Canada announced the opening of a new Air Canada Café location at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). This is the airline’s fourth Air Canada Café location, expanding the airline’s growing network of grab-and-go lounges. The new premium space can accommodate 52 guests, offering a thoughtfully designed setting to grab a bite, work and recharge before departure. Located in the domestic terminal between Gates C46 and C47, the new Café draws inspiration from Vancouver’s natural beauty, cultural diversity, and deep connections to the land.
In Wednesday’s announcement, Air Canada’s Managing Director – Product & Services, Jacqueline Harkness, said,
“This new space is all about offering guests a thoughtful blend of modern amenities and cozy vibes, while celebrating the beauty and spirit of Vancouver. We hope the Air Canada Café becomes a go-to place for our customers to unwind and recharge, making their time at YVR even more enjoyable.”
Also commenting on the opening of the new café, Vancouver Smart Design’s Director of Hospitality,
“Collaborating on the Vancouver concept for this new Air Canada Café has been a true highlight for us. With design elements like the fuselage-inspired ceiling and natural curves, we crafted a space that strikes a balance between precision and organic forms, reflecting Vancouver’s unique character and the geometry of aviation.”
Vancouver International Airport’s Director – Passenger Retail Experience, Benedict Ma, said,
“We are thrilled to welcome the Air Canada Café to YVR, which enhances our lounge offering and provides another option for passengers to dine, relax and recharge. The Café’s selection of local flavours and global cuisine within our sense of place to offer our customers an experience that is uniquely Vancouver and expands the opportunity for passengers to enjoy the best our city has to offer, right here at the airport.”
The new 2,142 square-foot (approx.138 square-meter) Air Canada Café blends local flavors with thoughtful and convenient amenities, featuring a curated selection of quintessential Vancouver cuisine, from Nanaimo bars to Asian-influenced bites, as well as a variety of self-serve beverages. With power conveniently placed at every seat, the Café’s productivity-focused design invites guests to stay connected in comfort. Eligible customers can enjoy easy entry by scanning their boarding pass at the eGates.
Additionally, the Café showcases a striking series of four original works by Vancouver-based, Chinese-Canadian artist Scott Sueme, whose bold compositions blend abstract shapes, symbols, and text to evoke themes of nature, identity, and belonging. The series reflects the artist’s history as a street artist and Air Canada’s celebration of the creativity and culture that define the West Coast.
The Air Canada Café at Vancouver International Airport is available to Air Canada customers traveling in Business Class, Aeroplan 50K, 75K, or Aeroplan Super Elite Status Members, Star Alliance Gold customers, and Aeroplan premium co-brand cardholders. Currently, Air Canada Cafes are featured at Toronto Pearson International Airport, at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport in collaboration with Aspire, at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, and now Vancouver International Airport.
Source: Air Canada