Take the Scenic Route
YVR invites you to Take the Scenic Route - experiences designed to bring the spirit of British Columbia to you through vibrant displays and places to pause and explore.
Limited-Edition YVR Magnets: Collect Them All starting July 14!
Exclusively this summer, receive the coveted, limited-edition YVR magnet with any $30+ CND purchase (before tax) at participating retailers.
Each magnet is a nostalgic nod to the joy of travel, capturing iconic moments and memories of YVR.
Grab one, collect the full set and relive the golden age of souvenirs—these won’t last long.
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Discover travel-ready treasures from gourmet treats to sustainable style, perfect for gifting or treating yourself before takeoff.
Your Next Stop on the Scenic Route
Local Taste
Special Moments
Unique Attractions
- Japadog: Treat yourself to Japanese-style soft serve
- Paragon Tea Room:Enjoy Mister's oat-based artisan ice cream and premium matcha and hojicha drinks.
- Paper Planes Café:Support this unique café with a mission to train and employ neurodiverse community members. Taste a variety of espresso drinks or locally made cold pressed juice from the Juice Truck.
- Observation Deck:Head up to the observation deck above the domestic food court for panoramic views of the airfield and North Shore mountains. Use the telescopes to spot your favourite aircraft.
- Musqueam Gathering Place:Step into this meaningful space, featuring a hand-carved 30-foot canoe that honours Musqueam culture, history, and the deep partnership between YVR and the Musqueam community.
- Supernatural World:Discover a powerful collection of works by Haida, Kwakwaka'wakw, and Tahltan-Tlingit artists that explore transformation, tradition, and the deep connection between people, animals, and spirit beings.
- Glass Garden:Take in the beauty of Instagram-worthy delicate glass globes that shimmer with butterflies and snails.
- Bubble Waffle:Try fruit flavoured slushies like lychee for sweet and tangy flavours.
- International Food Court:Snap a pic with giant Spirit Bear greets you with open paws
- Spirit of Haida Gwaii: The Jade Canoe:Discover a monumental bronze sculpture by Haida artist Bill Reid considered to be one of the most important works of art of the 20th century. So important is the piece that it was featured on the old Canadian $20 bill!
- Triple O’s:Grab a hand scooped milkshake made with premium Canadian ice cream from Island Farms.
- Hula Poke:Taste the sunshine with a frozen Colada.
- Disney Collection:Explore a whimsical display of limited-edition Disney figurines, celebrating iconic characters and the magic of storytelling through art.
- Vino Volo:Sip curated wines from B.C. and beyond or pair a glass with small plates in this cozy wine bar.
- The Rivers Monument:Reflect on striking glass-etched poles by artist Marianne Nicolson, honouring the histories carried by the Columbia and Fraser Rivers.
- Freedom to Move:Discover a powerful collection of works by Haida, Kwakwaka'wakw, and Tahltan-Tlingit artists that explore transformation, tradition, and the deep connection between people, animals, and spirit beings.
- Glass Garden:Pause at this powerful red cedar sculpture by Steve Smith, where story creatures rise from dark waters in a moment of transformation and reflection.
- Dirty Apron:Beloved downtown Vancouver deli offers vegan, vegetarian, and breakfast options at its stylish YVR location.
- Salmon n’ Bannock on the Fly:Try a Frozen “Tipi”—vanilla soft serve topped with a waffle cone and traditional Indigenous toppings like sage blueberry, sweetgrass cherry, or maple.
- Cozy Camper and oversized Muskoka chair: Step into a playful and iconic Canadian long weekend scene and snap a photo to share with friends.
- Butterflies and snails:Enjoy delicate glass globes with butterflies and snails and snap a photo as they catch the light.
- Aquarium:Take in the view of our 114,000-litre tank filled with over 5,000 marine creatures native to B.C., including wolf eels, sea stars, sea urchins and 21 species of fish.
- Atrium:The Pier D Atrium at YVR offers a serene, glass-enclosed island forest with live trees and dynamic projections, transforming your travel experience into a tranquil moment of natural connection, reflecting British Columbia's scenic beauty indoors.