Canada Travel Guide

Customs

Smoking bans have been implemented in Canada in enclosed public places such as restaurants, bars and shopping malls.

Tipping

There is no service charge added to restaurant bills in Canada and staff expect a tip of around 15%. Hairdressers and taxi drivers are also usually tipped at the same rate, while bellhops, doormen, porters and similar service providers at hotels, airports and stations are generally paid $1 per item of luggage carried. Tour guides and bus drivers should generally receive $3-$5 per day. It has become more common for places with counter service to display 'tip jars', but in such cases tipping is not necessary.