North American Industry Classification (NAICS) 1997

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North American Industry Classification (NAICS) 1997

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72	Accommodation and Food Services
	This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging and complementary services to travellers, vacationers and others, in facilities such as hotels, motor hotels, resorts, motels, casino hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation, housekeeping cottages and cabins, recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds, hunting and fishing camps, and various types of recreational and adventure camps. This sector also comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing meals, snacks and beverages, to customer order, for immediate consumption on and off the premises.

721	Accommodation Services
	This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging for travellers, vacationers and others. In addition to lodging, a range of other services may be provided. For example, many establishments have restaurants, while others have recreational facilities. Lodging establishments are classified in this subsector even if the provision of complementary services generates more revenues. Establishments that operate lodging facilities primarily designed to accommodate outdoor enthusiasts, are also included in this subsector. These establishments are characterized by the type of accommodation and by the nature and the range of recreational facilities and activities provided to their clients. Establishments that manage short-stay accommodation establishments, such as hotels and motels, on a contractual basis are classified in this subsector if they provide both management and operating staff. These establishments are classified according to the type of facility they manage.

7211	Traveller Accommodation
	This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in facilities such as hotels, motor hotels, resorts, motels, casino hotels, bed and breakfast homes, and housekeeping cottages and cabins. These establishments may offer food and beverage services, recreational services, conference rooms and convention services, laundry services, parking and other services.

72111	Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in facilities known as hotels, motor hotels, resort hotels and motels. These establishments may offer food and beverage services, recreational services, conference rooms and convention services, laundry services, parking and other services.
	Exclusion(s):
	-	establishments providing lodging with a casino on the premises (72112, Casino Hotels)
	-	bed and breakfast, youth hostels, housekeeping cabins and cottages, and tourist homes (72119, Other Traveller Accommodation)

721111	Hotels
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in facilities known as hotels. These establishments provide suites or guest rooms within a multi-storey or high-rise structure, accessible from the interior only, and they generally offer guests a range of complementary services and amenities, such as food and beverage services, parking, laundry services, swimming pools and exercise rooms, and conference and convention facilities.
	Exclusion(s):
	-	hotels that operate in a non-urban setting next to lakes, rivers, mountains or beaches, and that feature access to extensive indoor and/or outdoor leisure activities (721113, Resorts)
	-	hotels with a casino on the premises (721120, Casino Hotels)
	Example Activities

721112	Motor Hotels
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in facilities known as motor hotels. These establishments are designed to accommodate clients travelling by motor vehicle and provide short-stay suites or guest rooms within a low-rise structure, characterized by ample, convenient parking areas, interior access to rooms, and their location along major roads. Limited complementary services and amenities may also be provided.
	Exclusion(s):
	-	similar establishments that feature exterior access to rooms and parking areas adjacent to the room entrances (721114, Motels)
	Example Activities

721113	Resorts
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in facilities known as resorts. These establishments feature extensive indoor and/or outdoor leisure activities on the premises on a year-round basis. Resorts are designed to accommodate vacationers and provide full-service suites and guest rooms, typically in a non-urban setting next to lakes, rivers or mountains. Establishments of this type often provide access to conference facilities.
	Exclusion(s):
	-	establishments that provide accommodation services and access to a particular recreational activity on a seasonal basis (7139, Other Amusement and Recreation Industries)
	-	establishments integrating accommodation and recreational services in camp-like facilities (72121, RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps)
	Example Activities

721114	Motels
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in facilities known as motels. These establishments are designed to accommodate clients travelling by motor vehicle, and provide short-stay suites or guest rooms, within a one or two-storey structure, characterized by exterior access to rooms and ample parking areas adjacent to the room entrances. Limited complementary services and amenities may also be provided.
	Exclusion(s):
	-	similar establishments that feature interior access to rooms (721112, Motor Hotels)
	Example Activities

72112	Casino Hotels
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in hotel facilities with a casino on the premises. The casino operation includes table wagering games and may include other gambling activities, such as slot machines and sports betting. These establishments generally offer a range of services and amenities, such as food and beverage services, entertainment, valet parking, swimming pools, and conference and convention facilities.
	Exclusion(s):
	-	stand-alone casinos (71321, Casinos (except Casino Hotels))
	-	hotels and motels that provide limited gambling activities, such as slot machines, without a casino on the premises (72111, Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels)

721120	Casino Hotels
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in hotel facilities with a casino on the premises. The casino operation includes table wagering games and may include other gambling activities, such as slot machines and sports betting. These establishments generally offer a range of services and amenities, such as food and beverage services, entertainment, valet parking, swimming pools, and conference and convention facilities.
	Example Activities

72119	Other Traveller Accommodation
	This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging.
	Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	providing short-term lodging in hotels without casinos (72111, Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels)
	-	providing short-term lodging in hotels with a casino on the premise (72112, Casino Hotels)

721191	Bed and Breakfast
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in facilities known as bed and breakfast homes. These establishments provide guest rooms in private homes or in small buildings converted for this use, and they often possess a unique or historic character. Bed and breakfast homes are characterized by a highly personalized service, and the inclusion, in the room rate, of a full breakfast, served by the owner or owner-supervised staff.
	Example Activities

721192	Housekeeping Cottages and Cabins
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in facilities known as housekeeping cottages and cabins. These establishments are designed to accommodate vacationers and may include access to private beaches and fishing.
	Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	operating hunting and fishing camps (721212, Hunting and Fishing Camps)
	-	supplying accommodation with recreational activities organized around a particular theme (721213, Recreational (except Hunting and Fishing) and Vacation Camps)
	Example Activities

721198	All Other Traveller Accommodation
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging.
	Example Activities

7212	RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps
	This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds, hunting and fishing camps, and various types of vacation and adventure camps. These establishments cater to outdoor enthusiasts and are characterized by the type of accommodation and by the nature and the range of recreational facilities and activities provided to their clients.

72121	RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds, hunting and fishing camps, and various types of vacation and adventure camps. These establishments cater to outdoor enthusiasts and are characterized by the type of accommodation and by the nature and the range of recreational facilities and activities provided to their clients.
	Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	operating residential mobile home sites (53119, Lessors of Other Real Estate Property)
	-	operating instructional camps, such as sports camps, fine arts camps and computer camps (61, Educational Services)
	-	operating recreational facilities without accommodation (713, Amusement, Gambling and Recreation Industries)
	-	operating children's day camps, except instructional (71399, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries)

721211	RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating serviced or unserviced sites to accommodate campers and their equipment, including tents, tent trailers, travel trailers and RVs (recreational vehicles). These establishments may provide access to facilities, such as washrooms, laundry rooms, recreation halls and facilities, and stores and snack bars.
	Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	operating residential mobile home sites (531190, Lessors of Other Real Estate Property)
	-	operating recreational facilities without accommodation (713, Amusement, Gambling and Recreation Industries)
	Example Activities

721212	Hunting and Fishing Camps
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating hunting and fishing camps. These establishments provide a range of services, such as access to outpost camps or housekeeping cabins, meals and guides, and they may also provide transportation to the facility, and sale of food, beverages, and hunting and fishing supplies.
	Example Activities

721213	Recreational (except Hunting and Fishing) and Vacation Camps
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating overnight recreational camps, such as children's camps, family vacation camps, and outdoor adventure retreats that offer trail riding, white-water rafting, hiking and similar activities. These establishments provide accommodation facilities, such as cabins and fixed camp sites, and other amenities, such as food services, recreational facilities and equipment, and organized recreational activities.
	Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	operating instructional camps, such as sports camps, fine arts camps and computer camps (61, Educational Services)
	-	operating children's day camps, except instructional (713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries)
	Example Activities

7213	Rooming and Boarding Houses
	This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating rooming and boarding houses and similar facilities. These establishments provide temporary or longer-term accommodation, which, for the period of occupancy, may serve as a principal residence. These establishments may also provide complementary services, such as housekeeping, meals and laundry services.

72131	Rooming and Boarding Houses
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating rooming and boarding houses and similar facilities. These establishments provide temporary or longer-term accommodation, which, for the period of occupancy, may serve as a principal residence. These establishments may also provide complementary services, such as housekeeping, meals and laundry services.

721310	Rooming and Boarding Houses
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating rooming and boarding houses and similar facilities. These establishments provide temporary or longer-term accommodation, which, for the period of occupancy, may serve as a principal residence. These establishments may also provide complementary services, such as housekeeping, meals and laundry services.
	Example Activities

722	Food Services and Drinking Places
	The subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing meals, snacks and beverages, to customer order, for immediate consumption on and off the premises. This subsector does not include food service activities that occur within establishments such as hotels, civic and social associations, amusement and recreation parks, and theatres. However, leased food-service locations in facilities such as hotels, shopping malls, airports and department stores are included. The industry groups within this subsector reflect the level and type of service provided.
	Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	preparing and/or delivering food for the needy (62421, Community Food Services)

7221	Full-Service Restaurants
	This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated and pay after eating. These establishments may sell alcoholic beverages, provide take-out services, operate a bar or present live entertainment, in addition to serving food and beverages.

72211	Full-Service Restaurants
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated and pay after eating. These establishments may sell alcoholic beverages, provide take-out services, operate a bar or present live entertainment, in addition to serving food and beverages.
	Exclusion(s):
	-	food service establishments in which patrons order at a counter and pay before eating (72221, Limited-Service Eating Places)
	-	bars, taverns, pubs and nightclubs (72241, Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages))
	and establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	producing and presenting live theatrical productions and providing food and beverages for consumption on the premises (71111, Theatre Companies and Dinner Theatres)

722110	Full-Service Restaurants
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated and pay after eating. These establishments may sell alcoholic beverages, provide take-out services, operate a bar or present live entertainment, in addition to serving food and beverages.
	Example Activities

7222	Limited-Service Eating Places
	This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing foodservices to patrons who order or select items at a counter, food bar or cafeteria line (or order by telephone) and pay before eating. Food and drink are picked up for consumption on the premises or for take-out, or delivered to the customer's location. These establishments may offer a variety of food items or they may offer specialty snacks or non-alcoholic beverages.

72221	Limited-Service Eating Places
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing foodservices to patrons who order or select items at a counter, food bar or cafeteria line (or order by telephone) and pay before eating. Food and drink are picked up for consumption on the premises or for take-out, or delivered to the customer's location. These establishments may offer a variety of food items or they may offer specialty snacks or non-alcoholic beverages.
	Exclusion(s):
	-	food service establishments in which patrons order while seated and pay after eating, whether or not take-out services are provided (72211, Full-Service Restaurants)
	-	food service establishments engaged in preparing and serving meals and snacks from motorized vehicles or non-motorized carts (72233, Mobile Food Services)

722210	Limited-Service Eating Places
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing foodservices to patrons who order or select items at a counter, food bar or cafeteria line (or order by telephone) and pay before eating. Food and drink are picked up for consumption on the premises or for take-out, or delivered to the customer's location. These establishments may offer a variety of food items or they may offer specialty snacks or non-alcoholic beverages.
	Example Activities

7223	Special Food Services
	This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services at the customer's location, at a location designated by the customer, or from a motorized vehicle or non-motorized cart.

72231	Food Service Contractors
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in supplying food services under contract for a specific period of time. Establishments providing food services to airlines, railways and institutions, as well as establishments that operate food concessions at sports and similar facilities, are included.
	Exclusion(s):
	-	food vending machine operators (45421, Vending Machine Operators)
	-	event caterers (72232, Caterers)
	-	mobile canteens (72233, Mobile Food Services)

722310	Food Service Contractors
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in supplying food services under contract for a specific period of time. Establishments providing food services to airlines, railways and institutions, as well as establishments that operate food concessions at sports and similar facilities, are included.
	Example Activities

72232	Caterers
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services for events, such as graduation parties, wedding receptions and trade shows. These establishments generally have equipment and vehicles to transport meals and snacks to events and to prepare food at the event site. Caterers who own or manage permanent facilities in which they provide event-based food services are also included.
	Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	preparing and/or delivering food for the needy (62421, Community Food Services)

722320	Caterers
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services for events, such as graduation parties, wedding receptions and trade shows. These establishments generally have equipment and vehicles to transport meals and snacks to events and to prepare food at the event site. Caterers who own or manage permanent facilities in which they provide event-based food services are also included.
	Example Activities

72233	Mobile Food Services
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing and serving meals and snacks for immediate consumption from motorized vehicles or non-motorized carts.
	Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	selling fruit, vegetables and other non-prepared food items from mobile equipment (45439, Other Direct Selling Establishments)
	-	selling a specialty snack, such as ice cream, frozen yogurt, cookies, popcorn or non-alcoholic beverages, from a permanent facility (72221, Limited-Service Eating Places)

722330	Mobile Food Services
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing and serving meals and snacks for immediate consumption from motorized vehicles or non-motorized carts.
	Example Activities

7224	Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
	This industry group comprises establishments, known as bars, taverns or drinking places, primarily engaged in preparing and serving alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption. These establishments may also provide limited food services.

72241	Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
	This industry comprises establishments, known as bars, taverns or drinking places, primarily engaged in preparing and serving alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption. These establishments may also provide limited food services.
	Exclusion(s):
	-	civic or social organizations that operate a bar for their members (81341, Civic and Social Organizations)

722410	Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as bars, taverns or drinking places, primarily engaged in preparing and serving alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption. These establishments may also provide limited food services.
	Example Activities