Priority Pass in Canada (updated February 20, 2018)
It has been a year since I last provided an update, a few changes kicked (namely the addition of the American Express Business Platinum card) in that it is due for an update. Priority Pass continues to increase their inventory, now over 1,000 lounges worldwide.
This post will list the Canadian credit cards that give lounge access, as well as a list of all the Priority Pass lounges in Canadian airports.
List of Credit Cards that Offer Priority Pass Membership / Passes
For Canadians, we actually have an extensive list of credit cards that give us lounge access. Below is a list of credit cards in alphabetical order.
|
Credit Cards |
Lounge Access |
Annual Fees |
| American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card | Unlimited access to Priority Pass lounges. | $499 |
| American Express AeroplanPlus Reserve Card | Unlimited access to Priority Pass lounges. | $899 |
| American Express Air Miles Reserve Card | Receive 4 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year. | $299 |
| American Express Business Platinum Card | Unlimited access to Priority Pass lounges, along with one companion. | $499 |
| American Express Platinum Card | Unlimited access to Priority Pass lounges, along with one companion. | $699 |
| BMO Air Miles World Elite MasterCard | Receive 2 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year. | $120 |
| BMO World Elite MasterCard | Receive 4 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year. | $150 |
| CIBC Aerogold Visa Infinite Privilege Card | Receive 6 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year. | $399 |
| Desjardins Visa Odyssey Infinite Privilege | Receive 6 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year. | $395 |
| RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card | Receive 6 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year. | $399 |
| Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card | Receive 10 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year.
Supplementary cardholder receives 4 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year. |
$399 |
| TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card | Receive 6 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year. | $399 |
List of Priority Pass Lounges in Canada
Below is a list of Priority Pass lounges located at Canadian airports, listed in alphabetical order.
| Airport | Lounge |
Access Limit |
| Calgary International Airport (YYC) | Concourse A – Chinook Lounge | 3 hours |
| Concourse D – Aspire Lounge International Departures | 3 hours | |
| Concourse E – Aspire Lounge Transborder Departures | 3 hours | |
| Edmonton International Airport (YEG) | Domestic-International Terminal: Plaza Premium Lounge (across from Gate 54) | No limit |
| US Transborder Terminal: Plaza Premium Lounge (USA transborder) (near Gate 88) | No limit | |
| Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) | International Terminal – National Bank World MasterCard Lounge (one level up from Gate 52) | 3 hours |
| Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) | Main Terminal: Salon Vip Lounge (near Gate 29, on level 2) | No limit |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) | Terminal 1 – Plaza Premium Lounge (domestic departures, on level 3) | No limit |
| Terminal 1 – Plaza Premium Lounge (international departures, near Gate 88, on level 3) | No limit | |
| Terminal 1 – Plaza Premium Lounge (USA transborder, near Gate F82) | No limit | |
| Terminal 3 – Air France – KLM Lounge (above Gate C33) | 3 hours | |
| Terminal 3 – Plaza Premium Lounge (domestic departures, between Gates B23 and B24) | No limit | |
| Terminal 3 – Plaza Premium Lounge (international departures, elevators near Gate C32) | No limit | |
| Terminal 3 – Plaza Premium Lounge (international departures, elevators across Gate C33) | No limit | |
| Terminal 3 – Plaza Premium Lounge (USA transborder, near Gate A10) | No limit | |
| Vancouver International Airport (YVR) | Domestic Terminal – Plaza Premium Lounge (domestic departures, near Gate C29 on level 3) | 3 hours |
| Domestic Terminal – Plaza Premium Lounge (domestic departures, near Gate B15 on level 3) | No limit | |
| International Terminal – Plaza Premium Lounge (international departures, after security on level 3) | No limit | |
| USA Terminal 1: Plaza Premium Lounge (USA departures, across Gate E87) | No limit | |
| SkyTeam Lounge (International Departures, near Gate 53) | No limit | |
| Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) | Main Terminal – Plaza Premium Lounge (across Gate 6) | 3 hours |
Compare to last time, Toronto and Vancouver added a lounge each, while Montreal lost one. Notably missing from the list are Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Please let me know if I missed any credit cards or lounges!
There’s only 2 lounges at YOW, one Maple leaf and one Porter. YOW needs a third for sure, especially one in the transborder area. Been delayed many times and stuck with Tim Hortons!
I completely agree.
American Express Business Platinum benefit is the same as American Express Platinum now, so it should be listed as “Unlimited access to Priority Pass lounges, along with one companion”.
Thanks Gabriel. I updated the post now!
Note with the American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card-you cannot access the Salon Vip Lounge in Quebec City.
You can enter with American Express Platinum Card or American Express Business Platinum Card for free with 1 guest.
You can enter with the Priority Pass that come with the American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card – but its subject to a charge of USF$27 per member and per guest. So no free entry into Salon Vip Lounge in Quebec City with the American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card.
That’s very bizarre. Thanks for sharing your experience Canada Points Guy!
From your list, you correctly pointed out how in Montreal the National Bank lounge us in the international area; just note that it is also accessible to domestic passengers.
Thanks for letting us know Steven!
Doesn’t Scotia Momentum VISA Infinite also offer complimentary Priority Pass access?
Do you have a source for that?
This one came out.
http://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/personal/credit-cards/visa/passport-infinite-card.html
Yes! Will be added on the next update!
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