Originally Posted by
SLCtoPHX
Yes to both in this case (although I'm curious if they would entertain separate tickets!). I know the rules say we can get in, I'm more wondering if they might frown at an 8 hour layover. I wouldn't be worrying about a 4 or even 5 hour layover but 8 does feel almost rude, especially seeing as it's more of a restaurant than a traditional lounge!
I've done an 8:06 connection twice, where I spent the entire time in the SS. They don't care. You either meet the entry requirements or you don't. And you do.
I will agree with everyone that it's a looooong time to spend there. But like you, I had reasons to not want to venture out, and I say that as someone whose father is a 10 minute drive from YYZ.