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Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge vs WestJet Elevation Lounge
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (4.7/5) and WestJet Elevation Lounge (4.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge is ahead on coffee, cleanliness, views & light and exclusivity; WestJet Elevation Lounge is ahead on food. Both are in Domestic Terminal at YYC. No single lounge program on record opens both, but Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege and Sapphire Reserve each carry networks that, between them, do.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge | WestJet Elevation Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Domestic Terminal | Domestic Terminal |
| Nearest gate | C50 | Not recorded |
| Hours | 4 AM – 1 AM daily | 5 AM – 10:15 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 2 |
| Guests | Business class passengers: no guests. Aeroplan 50K and above and Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. | Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance (usually $35 each). Walk-up day passes sold when space allows. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
- Maple Leaf Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only WestJet Elevation Lounge
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge or WestJet Elevation Lounge?
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (4.7/5) and WestJet Elevation Lounge (4.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge is ahead on coffee, cleanliness, views & light and exclusivity; WestJet Elevation Lounge is ahead on food.
Can one membership get me into both Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge and WestJet Elevation Lounge?
Not through one lounge program, but Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Reserve for Business each include access to networks used by both lounges.
Are Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge and WestJet Elevation Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Domestic Terminal at Calgary International.
Which has showers, Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge or WestJet Elevation Lounge?
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge has 2 showers; WestJet Elevation Lounge has 2 showers.