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Be sure to check out the Green Wall,
the largest living wall in North
American, connecting Canada Line’s
Airport Station to the surrounding
Chester Johnson Park. The massive
living wall measures nearly 56 feet
tall and extends for 36 feet. It is
covered with nearly 27,400
individual living plants.
If you prefer to secure private
transportation, Aerocar Service is
the airport’s licensed limo service.
There are set fees of $53 to hire a
sedan from YVR to downtown
Vancouver. To make a reservation,
call 888.821.0021 or visit online at
aerocar.ca.
Airport Clubs & Lounges
In addition to several airline-specific
lounges (here is a list of all airlines
that fly into YVR and you can check
with individual airlines for lounge
information), YVR has three Plaza
Premium Lounges. These lounges are
available to all passengers at an
hourly rate.
If your layover in VYR allows time
to explore the area, it is easy to get
from the airport into downtown
Vancouver. One of the easiest ways
to get into town is via the new
Canada Line train. The train is
located between the international
and domestic terminals. From
international arrivals, exit the
building with your luggage and
follow signs to the Canada Line.
Just before the parking structure,
take the escalator or elevator up
to the platform.
Jade Artwork at YVR by
Ed Bierman
For domestic arrivals, pick up your
bags on Level 2 and then go up to
Level 3, walk toward the Link
building, following signs to Canada
Line. The trip is easier if you
purchase a DayPass, Monthly
FareCard or FareSaver Ticket at
the 7-Eleven or Pharmasave in the
domestic terminal (in Arrivals, Level
2). the trip takes about 18 minutes
to downtown Richmond or 26
minutes to downtown Vancouver.
• Distinguished Visitors Lounge
is landside in international arrivals.
It is an ideal spot to meet or to
freshen up before leaving the
airport. It is available by reservation
only with a minimum charge for four
people ($50 CAD per person for 3
hours). The lounge seats up to 20
people and includes a large shower
room with amenities, refreshments
with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft
drinks, juice, beer and wine. Premium
liquor and foods are available for
purchase. There is also free Wi-Fi,
newspapers, magazines and
television for guests.
• Domestic Departures is the newest
Plaza Premium Lounge at YVR. It
recently opened near Gate B15.
Reservations are available but not
required. It is open from 6am to 9pm
Saturday through Friday and 6am to
8pm Saturday. The cost is $40 CAD
for 2 hours; $50 CAD for 3 hours;
or $70 CAD for 6 hours. You will find
a variety of hot and cold meals,
including sandwiches, burgers, pulled
pork sliders, live cooking pasta
stands and a variety of Canadian
poutines. There are also beverage
selections including coffee, tea, juice
and alcoholic beverages. There is
free Wi-Fi, magazines, newspapers,
televisions, a business center with
four computer workstations, phones,
private resting areas and shower
rooms with amenities.
• USA Departures is the lounge for
guests waiting departure to the U.S.
It is located across from Gate E87
and overlooks the arrivals hall. The
lounge seats about 60 guests. There
is food and beverage service
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