Air Canada Cafe touches down at YVR with a premium grab‑and‑go lounge.
Located in the domestic terminal between Gates C46 and C47, it’s an easy stop if you are flying out of the C Gates.
Access is available to Business Class, Aeroplan 50K/75K/Super Elite, Star Alliance Gold, and Aeroplan premium co-brand cardholders with a boarding-pass scan at eGates.
The cafe is the airline’s fourth in Canada, created for people who want quick food, a place to sit, and complimentary high‑speed Wi‑Fi without doing a full lounge visit.
Food is travel‑friendly and leans local.
Expect Nanaimo bars, Lee’s Donuts, matcha and white chocolate overnight oats, house‑made Vietnamese nems, and a crispy Korean chicken burger.
There’s local kombucha and lemonade on tap alongside nitro cold brew. Specialty coffee is also available, and plant‑based milks (oat, almond, soy) are stocked.
Quick‑grab choices are clearly labelled, with full ingredient lists accessible via QR, useful for allergies and dietary preferences.
Inside, the 2,142 square foot room seats 52.
Vancouver’s Smart Design shaped a fuselage‑inspired ceiling with soft curves and flexible work zones, including high‑top counters for working and refuelling.
Complimentary high‑speed Wi‑Fi and power are at every seat, including USB‑C that can charge a laptop.
For YVR, this adds another polished option on the domestic side and fits the airport’s push to add practical, West Coast‑feeling spaces.
It is also a win for short dwell times since you can grab, scan, and go in minutes.
YVR has seen a steady stream of food upgrades this year, from new quick stops to sit‑down choices.
Other recent openings around the city show how fast the food scene is moving.
Check out Fred’s Italian new Kits location for pizza and pasta, Nizu Café downtown for Japanese‑inspired drinks and pastries, and Eldoria BBQ & Bar on Robson.
Address: Between Gates C46 and C47, 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC V7B 0A4