Airport Lounges may offer free snacks and drinks, free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, work areas, showers, sleep pods and even spa services. There are 4 popular lounge programs in Canada, offering lounge access at airports around the world.

• Visa Airport Companion and Mastercard Airport Experiences both offer access to many of the same lounges through DragonPass membership. The advantage of these DragonPass programs is the size of their lounge networks – offering access to 1,300+ lounges worldwide.
• Maple Leaf Lounges are operated by Air Canada. There are only 20+ Maple Leaf Lounges in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Access to Maple Leaf Lounges is limited to paying Maple Leaf Lounge members, Air Canada or Star Alliance flyers with elite airline status, and cardholders of some premium Aeroplan credit cards.
• Centurion Lounges are operated by American Express. These lounges are on the higher end and are often less crowded.

Let’s explore some credit cards in Canada that offer complimentary airport lounge access. These cards can be a great way to enhance your travel experiences without breaking the bank.

Credit Card	Annual Fee	Lounge Access
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite	150	6 annual passes to 1,200+ lounges globally with Visa Airport Companion
CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite	139	4 annual passes to 1,200+ lounges globally with Visa Airport Companion
BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard	150	4 annual passes to 1,300+ lounges with DragonPass
American Express Gold Card	250	4 annual passes to Plaza Premium Lounges across Canada
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege	399	6 annual passes to 1,200+ lounges with Visa Airport Companion
CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Privilege	499	6 annual passes to 1,200+ lounges with Visa Airport Companion
CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege	599	Unlimited access to Maple Leaf Lounges in North America 6 annual passes to 1,200+ lounges with Visa Airport Companion
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege	599	Unlimited access to Maple Leaf Lounges in North America 6 annual passes to 1,200+ lounges with Visa Airport Companion
American Express Platinum Card	799	Unlimited lounge visits at over 1,400+ lounges

Honorable Mention:

Credit Card	Annual Fee	Lounge Access
National Bank World Elite Mastercard	150	National Bank Lounge at Montréal-Trudeau Airport

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