Vancouver International Airport (YVR) celebrated a record-breaking year in passenger growth, welcoming more than 18.8-million passengers between January and October 2016—representing a year-over-year growth rate of 9.5 per cent, putting YVR on track to reach 22-million passengers in 2016. This increase is largely recognized in Air Canada’s expansion of its transpacific hub out of YVR, […]
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YVR expands food and beverage offerings
Earlier this year, YVR celebrated the opening of the expanded Domestic Terminal A-B Connector, which features new gate capacity, an expedited baggage system, seismic upgrades and a wide range of new dining and shopping options. The 19.4-million passengers who travelled through YVR in 2014 were able to enjoy an array of street-priced food and beverage […]

You can get there from here, and more often
It’s that time of year when airlines begin offering increased frequency and more destinations originating from YVR. Whether you’re planning that once-in-a-lifetime holiday getaway, planning to visit family or returning to a favourite city, one of these 10 expanded or new airline services should help you take-off somewhere special this spring and summer. May 1 […]

Gretzy back on ice at YVR World Duty Free ice wine event
On Thursday June 27, legendary Canadian hockey player Wayne Gretzky visited World Duty Free at YVR to celebrate the launch of his new ice wine, Wayne Gretzky Estates No. 99. One of the most iconic Canadians in history, the ‘Great One’ signed autographs and took photos with travellers and fans. Ice Wines are the top […]

Get your stripes at Hudson’s Bay Trading Post
The newest retailer to join YVR’s award-winning collection of shops, services and restaurants is also North America’s oldest. The Hudson’s Bay Company and its signature 342-year-old stripes are now available at YVR’s Hudson’s Bay Trading Post. Located after security in the International Terminal, this store carries sought-after fashion and home accessories from HBC’s Heritage Collection […]