So I'm currently a bit torn how to review this... and I came to the conclusion to just put the AC Maple Leaf Lounge up against it's competition here at YVR and not throwing into the worldwide competition... because then I might find it somewhere deep in the drain. The fact is - there is nothing stellar when it comes to lounges at YVR and certainly not in the domestic portion of our lovely airport. Here I find the MLL well taken care of, paired with the standard assortment of beverages and some snacks. Slogan could be: 'The competition is low - Let's stay low too!' Same goes for the transborder part: With the Alaska Airlines Board Room as competition there is not much pressure on them so I'm thankful for the clean and (hopefully) quiet environment Over at the international terminal the situation is a little different. Air Canada (and their Star Alliance partners) want to lure passengers for the lucrative transpacific and transatlantic market. With only very standard (and in international comparison SUBstandard) offerings I don't really see much pro arguments here for the pre-departure experience. Step it up for heavens sake!! Only the Cathay Pacific lounge is somewhat respectable, offering fresh dim sum, Moet Champagne and little desserts in their First Class Section. Same minus the Moet in the Business Class partition. JAL seemed to improve as well a bit in the past few months though the crammed little space is far away from being called a lounge or even remotely acceptable. The Plaza Premium Lounge (part of Priority Pass) is sadly almost the better choice when open. So regarding the Maple Leaf Lounges, I give them 3 Stars. I would have inclined 2.5 and the other half star I give them for the availability of shower facilities for what it's worth. I take the access as part either my Ticket or AC/LH/SQ Star Alliance Membership but would never pay money to access it. read more

By airline lounge standards this lounge is adequate. At a minimum I expect comfy chairs, wireless, newspapers and magazines, a nice clean restroom and snacks and drinks. The Maple Leaf Lounge meets my expectations but does not exceed them. I would never count on the food provided here as my primary source of nourishment. In the evening you might score a bowl of soup, a cookie, an apple or banana and some pretzels, but not much else. Because I never eat airline food I do appreciate that they allow outside food in the lounge (unlike the Red Carpet Lounge in SFO). This club doesn't announce departures, which is a feature that I wish they had, and their magazines are craptastic, but at the end of the day it beats the heck out of waiting at the gate with the herding masses so it is better than nothing. read more

I really don't know what I was expecting this Air Canada Lounge to be like. I've had people rave to me about how wonderful this one is and frankly I was disappointed. I'm still giving it three stars because it was a million times nicer than hanging out in the normal airport waiting area, but it really didn't feel all that elite or luxurious and certainly not worth the $50 upgrade on a flex fare. First thing that was disappointing: it was really messy. There were a couple staff members going around picking up dirty dishes but the tables in the area I was sitting in were full of dirty items. for instance, there were 4 empty glasses on the sidetable beside me when I sat down and it took well over an hour for someone to come by and clean them up. The food was decent and I liked that they brought out heartier fare around dinner time though it would have been nice for travelers on weird schedules to always have that option. The big highlight here is obviously the alcohol. Everything is self-serve so you're free to fill your wine glass to the top and mix your highballs as strong as you'd like them. The selection isn't amazing but I'm not going to complain about it. Another thing I noticed was that there were quite a few people working on their laptops in a special area off to the side. There weren't very many spaces for them there. I saw quite a few people walk by looking for a private desk who weren't able to find a work space. I was also disappointed at how spotty the wifi was in the lounge. You would think this would be a priority for their business travelers. read more

How can I give anything less than 4 stars to a place where I can escape the mayhem of screaming kids and get some free food and drinks? (well, not technically free, but I digress...) In the world of airport lounges, the AC Maple Leaf ones are very consistent and I'm currently camping out at one as I write this. I agree with Marc D. that they're mid-range in the grand scheme of lounges, but I quite like the YVR one compared to the other Maple Leaf lounges in Canada. It's a bit more spacious, divided sections for different purposes, and great glass viewing area. Drinks and food selection is the same at all Maple Leaf locations but I do find they seem to run out of salad here. No showers in the domestic terminal. Nice bathrooms though. Coming to the lounge is one of the things that makes getting through the security hassles a bit more bearable, and a nice perk if I'm on an executive class ticket. If you don't have one, some credit cards allow access. read more

Just alright, maybe it's time of day but not even eggs. Cereal, oatmeal and a few danishes. Thank goodness for a decent fruit salad. Another beef: 2 outlets weren't working. Good layout. read more

OK, but staff service just ok, they seemed to be standing around bored, no welcome mrs so and so even though my name is on the boarding pass, no good bye come again soon. Brunch was like a hotel light breakfast but no real food, with lots of fruit flies flying all over the fruit, no alcohol to drink, sign says beer not allowed before a certain time and signs asks that food be consumed only in lounge so you cant grab a soda to go, bathrooms were being cleaned so I couldn't use them. Don't pay for entry, that would be a waste of money. read more

I can't give any less than five stars to a place you can go and mix your own Caesar, eat some salad, soup and a roll, and snack on olives, cheese and crackers. They also had a descent selection of wines and a full self-serve bar. The staff is very attentive, both at the check in desk and around the lounge. Empty dishes are quickly collected and any forgotten items are quickly scooped and announced for pick-up (so beware walking away from any of your stuff!) They also have a business centre with computers with complimentary Internet access. Or you can plug in your laptop and connect. There's a huge selection of magazines and newspapers. There are also plenty of TVs. The only downside is you have to be a member or have a business class ticket to be able to gain access to the lounge. Definitely seek it out if you do! read more

Does not compare with the Centurion Lounge in Vegas however the food selection was quite nice and very good beverage selection. Would suggest you look out for the europeans with kids. The kids run around and don't stfu! They are all over the place making a mess of the food area. Once would think they have never eaten before. More than one family was in there so it was not isolated to just one family. All in all its really nice. Wifi, clean bathrooms and multiple TV's. read more

Love the AC lounge in YYZ. Mind you one the last four or five years there has been a very large number of Elite members so it gets rather crowded at peak travel times. The YYZ lounge is a very large lounge compared to the other Maple Leaf Lounges in Canada. In the morning, grabbing a nice hot cup of coffee, bowl of oatmeal and a banana while loading up my laptop with emails to work on while I'm on the plane has become a weekly habit and there is always lots of great reading material at your fingertips. Just wish the the TV's were on a national news channel such as FOX or CNN since I'm not a big City TV fan and their news reporting basically sucks on a national level. I always think the people watching in the lounge is hilarious in the afternoons....love watching the non-regulars load up these tiny places with snacks ! Pretty funny...... All in all YYZ AC Lounge is a favourite in my books. read more

Pretty spacious, good food and excellent wi-fi. Did I mention there are wide range of wines and alcohol? Much better facilities when compared to united business class lounge. Close to the departure gates for USA flights so even better if you are flying to America. read more

If I'm taking the red-eye to YYZ I like hanging out here to pass the time. It's quiet and relaxing. There is always ample comfortable seating and plenty of light snack options. The bar overlooks airside operations, so you can pass the time looking at the coming and goings of the aircraft while working through a decent drink selection. read more

Clean and crisp lounge at the Vancouver airport. The place is very well laid out, with tons of space, air and an open feeling. The food is nice, they also serve made to order food - I had the angel hair paste and it was delicious. Highly recommended if in transit through YVR. read more

Pros - ample seating. I haven't had an issue with finding a quiet corner Cons - don't expect many food options. There's some fruit, toast and not much else. Compared to lounges around the world, such as SQ's Silver Kris lounge in Changi T3 and many others throughout Asia, YVR's Maple Leaf doesn't fare too well. read more

Atmosphere: 2 stars. Cold and staff won't turn down the AC. Old lounge - not enough space during busy times. Tired facility needs updating. Peeling wall paper in both ladies and men's bathrooms. Drinks: 4 stars. Good drinks selection. 1 Real coffee machine. Also 2 coffee machines that put out instant coffee for the 1% of people who prefer instant! Food: 2 stars. There is a breakfast service in morning. Poor quality pastries, muffins and croissants. Boiled eggs and some Asian soup. I think it is purposely poor so people leave the lounge. Lunch is pasta from a jar, dried out veggie tray and salad with dressing poured on top (not tossed). Facility: 2 stars. tired, old with dark entryway and scruffy looking staff. The opposite of what a nice lounge entry should look and feel like. Did I mention the chill? Brrrr! Bring a jacket and a sweater! Sandals not recommended. Reading materials: 2 stars. Lots of lifestyle magazines to browse for about 5 minutes. Then what. Excellent selection of local and Canadian newspapers! Not one international paper except for a Hong Kong paper. Bummer city. Competition: the competing airline lounge is for airlines like KLM Air France, Air China and is far superior - cosy, warm, modern, well run. If I were a frequent Air Canada first/biz class passenger I would be really unhappy. Right now it is just a lousy layover that should have been a nice rest. read more

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges at YVR are decent. Access usually requires either Altitude status, Star Alliance gold status, or paid annual membership. The transborder and domestic lounges are both similar, with open alcohol, salads, soups, and sandwiches. Liquor selection is decent, and they even had Guinness. The Air Canada lounges are similar across Canada, but still pale in comparison to the Frankfurt and London Heathrow locations, which offer a wider selection of food, as well as dessert options. The one downside is the lack of dedicated, functioning wi-fi at YVR for the lounges. In all likelihood, you will probably end up using the public YVR internet. Even so, it offers a better product than the competing Plaza Premium Lounges, and still remains miles ahead of the lounge offerings of American carriers which have faced continuous cutbacks. read more

As far as airport lounges I've been to better, but for North America, the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge is a step ahead. They have a wide selection of food, serving breakfast until 11 am, then switching to lunch. A variety of fresh sandwiches and salads, and the crackers and hummus some of the best I've had, just steer clear of the soup- it comes out of a bag and seems pretty processed/ low quality. There's plenty of seating with views out to the tarmac, which is always nice when you've got as few hours to while away. read more

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge - Airport Lounges Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

This is one of the mid range in AC lounges. As a Super elite with AC, I fly a fair bit and since Vancouver is home, I visit this lounge quite a bit. The seating here is excellent and if you are lucky my enough you can find a spot by the wall to charge your phone. I've learned over the years, it's best just to carry a battery pack and let the common folks(jk) fight over the wall chargers. Sometimes, they put out sandwich and put a bread with cream cheese, which is decent at the most. The best thing here is the expresso machine and the cookies. Also, they have a decent magazine selection which is nice for some in flight reading. The staff is super nice and I've bumped my review up just because of the amazing staff. Also, free wifi here and obviously like most lounges, they have all the booze (beer and hard alcohol) that you can drink. I unfortunately never get a chance. Washrooms are clean and have individual doors and have the privacy. Which is nice. Computer stations, cans and pops. No beds! Or long couches to rest your head on. Overall, pretty decent, just wished they had better food selection, like Heath row! read more

An international lounge the way it should be This lounge is among the best I've visited. The lounge is two floors with a fantastic view of the tarmac. The food and drink selection was extensive and delicious and the overall space was modern and clean. Nothing in this lounge appeared worn or dated and because one generally cannot purchase entry it never felt overcrowded. Highly recommended if traveling on a Star Alliance airline in business class or above. Solid A+ read more

This place is just amazing... They could use some more power outlets... but whatever... They have a pretty awesome snack spead and salad bar... chips, salsa, quac, hummus, pita... you name it... they also have a ... help-your-self liqour bar... read more

I'm torn between rating this 3 or 4 stars. It really depends on what your priorities are. FOOD: 3 stars. The food tastes average for airport lounge food but what really drags the rating to a 3 is the limited options. The only thing I highly recommend you grab is a few bags of the Air Canada pretzels. If you have not eaten these yet you are missing out. DRINKS: Great selection of whiskeys, gin, vodka, beers and wines. Lots of mixers as well including clamato, tomato juice and much more The lounge in general is pretty spacious, has pretty good views of the tarmac and is impeccably clean. I am glad I went to YVR 4 hours before my flight left (to the US) and got to enjoy this lounge. There are some food options right outside the lounge but I would not recommend them either. Seems the YVR airport (at least the transborder terminal) does not care about their Yelp ratings read more

I'm not sure if Canadians are oblivious to shit service but this place was just horrible and we didn't even go in. Apparently this useless lounge won't let you buy a day pass and the lady said we had to get everything settles 24 hours in advance. In LA it was no problem just pay $70 dollars. The lady told us all this while having a personal conversation on the phone. Personally after our horrible experience with Air Canada I never want to deal with this airline again. I'd rather fly United. read more

Nice lounge area with free WiFi and a buffet of selected foods and drinks. There were a lot of comfy seats by big windows. I settled in for a 4 hours layover and can't complain about anything. Although the decor looks a tiny bit dated, it is OK. Overall, the place is clean, quiet, pretty views, food and drinks available, and comfy seats with a strong WiFi signal. Good place to rest and relax. Maybe even take a nap... read more

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge - Buffet bar - Airport Lounges Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Vancouver has some work todo to catch up with Calgary's renovations. Fresh, made to order omelets!! Great new espresso bar and new decor makes a wonderful oasis from the crowds. read more

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge - Airport Lounges Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Food OK but a little light on selection Wifi way too slow. Come on its 2015!!!!!!! I guess I am just used to gold lounge standards with BA..... read more

Avoid International lounge: crowded, smelly, loud. Crowded - visited about 11a on a Saturday, barely a seat to be had. The layout contributes to this with several chairs facing each other. Smelly - one end of the lounge had an overpowering stench of whatever they were serving. No really, It smelled like body odor. Loud - There are no private/quiet areas in this lounge. The courtyard area just outside the club offers just as much peace as this club. Beware I'm told the domestic is nicer, If you arrive on the domestic side and cross through the non-descript checkpoint for intl, there is no going back so you are stuck! read more

For some reason I could not get any wifi service here, it didn't work on my iphone or my mac and would connect but nothing would happen. I couldn't get the airport wifi in here either so that was frustrating. I spent a little over 2 hours here before dinner time, and was looking forward to see if they would change anything for dinner, but no. It was just 2 kinds of soup, 2 kinds of salad, bread, tortilla chips and salsa along with drinks. Nothing really special. It seems like breakfast is better here than lunch and dinner from the reviews. read more

Pros: An acceptable offering of alcohol and snacks--nothing too stellar, but it's actually not bad compared your average airport food. There's also comfortable seating, clean bathrooms, lots of power outlets, and special free wifi. Cons: Staff is very aggressive about closing the lounge and kicking out passengers early, before the stated closing time of 8:00. Sometimes I've seen most of the food taken away by 7:15 when there's still a bunch of people in the lounge who might eat the snacks that otherwise are probably going to be thrown in the trash. I've literally been walking towards the snack bar before and seen an employee seize the half-full bowl of chips and dump it in the garbage right there before it's even 7:30. They'll also go around reminding people that their flights are going to board soon in an obvious ploy to try to get them to leave earlier, even though anyone who's flown enough to get lounge access probably knows how to make a flight on time... The facilities are good, though, and if you're there earlier in the day you won't have to deal with this, so it'll probably be much better. read more

Free booze, free soup, assorted snacks and a great view of planes taking off. This is a nice place to relax before departing from YVR.

The front desk staff is nice enough, but good lord they are slowwwww. Seems that every time I am here, someone is being ceremoniously turfed from the lounge for not having the proper card, right ticket, etc. so when I arrive, it is filled with negativity. The views however are lovely, the beer is always cold, the wine doesn't suck as much as it does at the United Club and the bathrooms are nice and clean. What's with all the gross leather chairs though full of crumbs and rips though? Come on Air Canada, for what you guys charge for tickets, surely you can make this place a little less ghetto, seriously. Oh, but a serious thumbs up to the kettle corn: rock on, I love that shit. read more

Nice lounge but crowded. Food was snack food. Enjoyed the espresso machine and the friendly employees. Not upscale like BA or Virgin

Ac maple leaf lounge in the international side is horrible. They have inexperienced staff working at the bar. Service is extremely slow. Horrible experience. Why offer all these fancy cocktails when you can't afford a well trained bartender ? At least send your staff to get some training on how to make cocktails. The lounge just looks nice but the quality is so cheap. read more

As with almost all Maple Leaf Lounges, this one is a comfortable spot to relax if you have lots of time to kill at YVR.

This lounge seems to have the most room of the Western Canada Air Canada lounges. Much more seating, and a variety of seating. Sit down tables, comfy couches, large chairs, etc. Always great coffee choices, whether basic or fancy. In the morning you can always find cereal, toast, yoghurt, and fruit. The afternoons provide great soups with bread and other snack items. Never been for dinner, though I imagine the selection is great. The Air Canada lounges are a must-needed perk for avid travellers, and Vancouver seems to have one of the best. read more

This is the lounge United Airline members use. It is not very large or well stocked for a business lounge. Not much to eat and drink selection is limited. It is not a major airport style lounge. read more

The AC Maple Leaf Lounge really puts the lounge at Toronto Pearson to shame. Not only do you enter through a giant rock wall (very cool), but the interior is like a 5-star hotel. Lots of amazing seating, and all the surfaces are wood, metal or granite - very nice. This lounge is not over crowded and there's always a place to sit. read more

This is a complete let down. We can hear dishes clanging from the kitchen. A Phillipines woman talking on top of her voice in tagalo. She came around to collect the dishes and she was very very rude as well. read more

This place is way to over hyped than it has any business being. I came here to use their business center on a few trips and it is full of upper snooty business guys in suits who think that their work is more important than everyone else's. I did buy some time in here thanks to work on my zine before taking off in flight but it is bullshit. If you go to most lounges in the airport and ask really nicely most will hook you up with a temporary station to work on your work before boarding call. The wifi was absolutely slow. I had trouble submitting my article pre-show before a festival with an hour before boarding and of course to no one's surprise...didn't finish. So why the 2 stars? They offer snacks. I got dips on the snacks 'cause the business guys were too worried about getting their suit ruined with juicy fruit. read more

This review is for the international lounge and overall it is an OK lounge. It is spacious despite the fact that the upstairs was closed. Plenty of outlets for your chargers. The buffet, however, was less than desirable. It's a small spread with with one or two hot items and no dessert offerings at all but there is a chef who will cook you their daily special on demand. My daily special was shrimp angel hair pasta and it was very good. There is a bar area where you can eat and drink and the bartender was attentive and friendly. The wine selection was surprisingly good, I had several glasses of a Malbec from Argentina. I wouldn't come here early to hang out like I would at The Wing in HKG but if you have a couple of hours to kill before your flight, this lounge serves the purpose. read more

So much for friendly Canadiens. Unlike United and most other lounges, an Air Canada frequent flyer member who does not already have lounge privileges cannot buy it for a few hours. I am an Air Canada Aero Plan flyer but don't have the lounge access. I asked if I could just pay for a few hours access on my company's credit card and they said no. I could pay for a guest, but couldn't do it for myself. So they send me down to the alternate premium lounge. AC don't you see that just deciding not to fly with you one round trip would more than cover it? You just pushed me over to American for my next Vancouver trip. Good move. read more

what a waste of time and money. came in for the internet and the "food" but this is just absolutely terrible. This may have been something worthwhile in the past but wow this is terrible. Will never ever come back. The WIFI that they advertise is very very bad. I mean it exists which I guess is the requirement but the speeds are barely able to check e-mail and the ping was over 200 = very very bad. I have had better wifi on public busses read more