by Natasha Lair
Last updated: 12:20 PM ET, Fri April 10, 2026
Air Canada has opened a new Air Canada Café at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
The opening follows the recent debut of another Café at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL), in the U.S. departures area.
“With our first Vancouver Café, we celebrated the spirit of the city, and we're thrilled to deepen that connection with a second and larger Café space that adds more of the features our customers love,” said Jacqueline Harkness, Managing Director, Product & Services at Air Canada.
“The new Vancouver and Montréal Cafés are key parts of our commitment to keep investing in the customer journey. Each is designed to capture the unique spirit of its respective city, and we look forward to welcoming our customers to these new spaces.”
Vancouver Café highlights local food and design
The new Café at YVR opened today on the C concourse near gates 50 and 51.
The 4,489-square-foot space seats 84 guests and includes a full-service bar offering barista-made coffee, local craft beer and a selection of wines, including options from Okanagan producers.
The food menu offers locally inspired options, including char siu pork bao buns, vegan curry bao, vegetarian kimbap and doughnuts from Lee's Donuts.
Design elements draw on the region. The ceiling references the shoreline of Stanley Park, while lighting and materials reflect organic forms found in nature. The space also includes works from local artists, including a custom installation by Coast Salish artist Kelly Cannell of the Musqueam Nation.
Air Canada cafe at YUL (Photo Credit: Air Canada)
Montréal location builds on coffee culture
The Montréal Café, which opened March 24 in the transborder area, seats 62 and is inspired by the city’s “third wave” coffee scene.
Menu items include smoked meat sandwiches, fresh bagels and pastries such as pistachio croissants, along with a vegan soup created by Sagamité Watso, a Québec-based Indigenous-owned business. Beverage offerings highlight Québec producers, including wines, gin and local craft beer.
The Café openings are part of Air Canada’s effort to modernize its global lounge network, with additional upgrades and new locations planned through 2026 and beyond.
Access to Air Canada Cafés is available to eligible customers, including those travelling in Business Class, Aeroplan 50K, 75K and Super Elite members, Star Alliance Gold members and select Aeroplan co-branded credit cardholders.
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