Why They Like It:
Like Vancouver itself, the city's beautiful airport boasts a contemporary, maritime vibe that provides a welcome antidote to air travel. Amenities and extras include a revolving sushi bar, native art from the Pacific Northwest, as well as a branch of Vancouver's aquarium, with a 31,000-gallon tank filled with sea creatures native to the region. Indulge in jetlag-busting and anti-fatigue treatments at any of separate spas, or cozy up by the soaring fire at the swanky JetSide Bar (at the in-airport Fairmont Hotel) with a glass of wine from the world-class Okanagan region. And shoppers, take note: A 460,000-square-foot luxury outlet mall within the airport may soon be in the works.
Like Vancouver itself, the city's beautiful airport boasts a contemporary, maritime vibe that provides a welcome antidote to air travel. Amenities and extras include a revolving sushi bar, native art from the Pacific Northwest, as well as a branch of Vancouver's aquarium, with a 31,000-gallon tank filled with sea creatures native to the region. Indulge in jetlag-busting and anti-fatigue treatments at any of separate spas, or cozy up by the soaring fire at the swanky JetSide Bar (at the in-airport Fairmont Hotel) with a glass of wine from the world-class Okanagan region. And shoppers, take note: A 460,000-square-foot luxury outlet mall within the airport may soon be in the works.
Insider Tip:
The airport provides a chaplaincy for calm meditation and prayers, or, for those who require to get hitched before their flight, a wedding service, including a ceremony on the top deck of a 747.
The airport provides a chaplaincy for calm meditation and prayers, or, for those who require to get hitched before their flight, a wedding service, including a ceremony on the top deck of a 747.
