Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in farm-raising aquatic animals and plants.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Aquaculture |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 11251 - Aquaculture |
| International correspondence | A0322* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and provincial health authorities |
Inclusions
- raising both aquatic animals and plants in integrated growing operations, aquaponics both in natural waters and in artificial aquatic impoundments
- using some form of intervention in the aquaculture rearing or growing process to enhance production
Exclusions
- catching or taking fish and other aquatic animals from their natural habitats (See 11411 Fishing)
- hydroponic crops, grown under cover (See 111419 Other food crops grown under cover (US))
Examples
- algae and seaweed farming
- aquaponics
- finfish hatcheries
- fingerlings, raising in freshwater or salt water
- frog, farm raising
- shellfish farming
- algae and seaweed farming
- algae and seaweed farming, freshwater
- alligator production, farm raising
- aquaculture, animal, salt water
- aquaponics
- catfish production in freshwater, farm raising
- finfish hatcheries
- fingerlings, raising in freshwater or salt water
- fish breeding and propagating service, freshwater
- fish breeding and propagating service, salt water
- fish hatchery service (freshwater)
- fish hatchery service (salt water)
- frog, farm raising
- goldfish production in freshwater, farm raising
- management services for freshwater aquaculture industry
- management services for salt water aquaculture industry
- minnow and trout farms, freshwater
- ornamental (non-food) aquaculture plants, greenhouse grown
- oyster breeding and propagation service
- raising both aquatic animals and plants in integrated growing operations, aquaponics both in natural waters and in artificial aquatic impoundments
- saltwater shellfish farming, including the production of cultured pearl
- shellfish farming
- tropical aquarium fish farms, freshwater
- turtle and other freshwater animal aquaculture
- turtle and other salt water animal aquaculture
- using some form of intervention in the aquaculture rearing or growing process to enhance production
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
algae and seaweed farmingaquaponicsfinfish hatcheriesfingerlings, raising in freshwater or salt waterfrog, farm raising
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: A0322*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 112510
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
112510
Aquaculture
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 112510 Aquaculture. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
112510
algae and seaweed farming
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as algae and seaweed farming. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 112510 Aquaculture to a business file.
03
112510
aquaponics
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as aquaponics. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 112510 Aquaculture to a business file.
04
112510
finfish hatcheries
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as finfish hatcheries. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 112510 Aquaculture to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 112510Aquaculture
Commonly confused with
11411 — Fishing
catching or taking fish and other aquatic animals from their natural habitats (See 11411 Fishing)
111419 — Other food crops grown under cover
hydroponic crops, grown under cover (See 111419 Other food crops grown under cover (US))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
A0322*Freshwater aquaculture
Approximate correspondence
Freshwater farming and hatcheries of freshwater fish, animals and plant aquaculture
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
112510Aquaculture
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 112510 cover?
Aquaculture: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in farm-raising aquatic animals and plants.
Which level of the hierarchy is 112510?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 112510?
It rolls up to 11251 Aquaculture.
Should I stop at 112510 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 112510?
Yes. 2 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 112510?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 112510 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 32 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Crop farming, Forestry crews, Field support work, Livestock services.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 112510?
Yes. The page shows A0322* Freshwater aquaculture.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.