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Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Domestic) vs Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Transborder)
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Domestic) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.5/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.1/5 for Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Transborder). Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Domestic) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, coffee, wi-fi and cleanliness; Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Transborder) is ahead on space, drinks & bar, workspace and staff & service. Both are in Terminal 1 at YYZ. Maple Leaf Lounge and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access each get you into both.
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 (Domestic) | Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Transborder) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 5 AM – 12 AM daily | Not recorded |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 4 | None on record |
| Guests | Business class passengers: no guests. Aeroplan 50K and above and Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. | Business class passengers: no guests. Aeroplan 50K and above and Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Maple Leaf Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Domestic)
- None
- Only Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Transborder)
- None
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Aeroplan Reserve Card, 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 (Domestic) or Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Transborder)?
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Domestic) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.5/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.1/5 for Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Transborder). Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Domestic) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, coffee, wi-fi and cleanliness; Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Transborder) is ahead on space, drinks & bar, workspace and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Domestic) and Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Transborder)?
Yes. Maple Leaf Lounge and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Domestic) and Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Transborder) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson International.
Which has showers, Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Domestic) or Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Transborder)?
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Domestic) has 4 showers; Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Transborder) has none on record.
Read on
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Domestic): full guide
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Transborder): full guide
- Every lounge at YYZ
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Domestic) vs Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International)
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Transborder) vs Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International)