Aspire Lounge
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International · Ottawa
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
One of two lounges in Main Terminal, and the lowest-rated of them. A quiet compact lounge — it gets loud and the Wi-Fi and power can't be relied on. It seats around 100 and pours beer and wine. Hours are 5 AM – 8 PM daily. It opened in 2020. Somewhere to sit down and charge a phone, not to linger. Recorded access options include Aspire Lounges, DragonPass, and LoungeKey and 1 more program. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
Cards that get you in: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card
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Entry and guest policy
Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance (usually $35 each). Walk-up day passes sold when space allows.
Location & opening hours
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International · Main Terminal · Near gate 18
Near gates 18 to 20, entrance on the left past door 18.
- Opening hours
- 5 AM – 8 PM daily
- Local time · America/Toronto
- Lounge history
Opened 2020
Editorial ratings
14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
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Quick answers
Who can get into Aspire Lounge?
Aspire Lounge lists access through Aspire Lounges, DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance (usually $35 each). Walk-up day passes sold when space allows.
What are the opening hours of Aspire Lounge?
Aspire Lounge is open 5 AM – 8 PM daily (local time, America/Toronto).
Where is Aspire Lounge?
Aspire Lounge is in Main Terminal at Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW), near gate 18. Near gates 18 to 20, entrance on the left past door 18.
Does Aspire Lounge have showers and a bar?
Aspire Lounge has beer and wine and seating for about 100. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
How good is Aspire Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates Aspire Lounge 2.6 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Other lounges in Main Terminal
1 more at YOW. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
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Coverage
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