Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation.
Canadian industry
487990 Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other
Autres services de transport de tourisme et d'agrément
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 48799 - Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other |
| International correspondence | H5110* |
| 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 | Transport Canada and provincial transportation ministries |
Examples
- aerial cable cars, tramways and gondola, sightseeing or scenic
- helicopter rides, scenic and sightseeing
- hot air balloon rides
- aerial cable cars, tramways and gondola, sightseeing or scenic
- cable lifts, amusement or scenic, operated separately from lodges
- glider rides operations
- helicopter rides, scenic and sightseeing
- hot air balloon rides
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
aerial cable cars, tramways and gondola, sightseeing or scenichelicopter rides, scenic and sightseeinghot air balloon ridescable lifts, amusement or scenic, operated separately from lodgesglider rides operations
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: H5110*
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 487990
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
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487990
Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 487990 Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
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487990
aerial cable cars, tramways and gondola, sightseeing or scenic
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as aerial cable cars, tramways and gondola, sightseeing or scenic. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 487990 Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other to a business file.
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helicopter rides, scenic and sightseeing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as helicopter rides, scenic and sightseeing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 487990 Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other to a business file.
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hot air balloon rides
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as hot air balloon rides. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 487990 Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other 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
- 487990Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
H5110*Passenger air transport
Approximate correspondence
Specialized aerial sightseeing (e.g., hot air balloon excursions)
US NAICS reference487990 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
Source row
487990Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other
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 487990 cover?
Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other: This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation.
Which level of the hierarchy is 487990?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 487990?
It rolls up to 48799 Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other.
Should I stop at 487990 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 487990?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 487990?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 487990 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 8 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Warehousing, Fleet support, Freight movement, Courier delivery, Terminal operations.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 487990?
Yes. The page shows H5110* Passenger air transport.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other.
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.