Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in arranging, assembling and marketing tours, generally through travel agencies.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Tour operators |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 56152 - Tour operators |
| International correspondence | N7912 |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-08-13 |
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 | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Exclusions
- conducting local scenic and sightseeing tours (See 487 Scenic and sightseeing transportation)
- providing access to outdoor adventure facilities and services with accommodation (See 721213 Recreational (except hunting and fishing) and vacation camps (CAN))
- providing access to outdoor adventure facilities and services without accommodation (See 713999 All other amusement and recreation industries (CAN))
- providing short-stay accommodation and/or food services (See 72 Accommodation and food services)
- providing tourist, hunting and fishing guide services (See 713999 All other amusement and recreation industries (CAN))
Examples
- tour operators
- travel tour services, tour operators
- wholesale tour operators
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-08-13
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-08-13)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: N7912
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 561520
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
561520
Tour operators
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 561520 Tour operators. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
561520
travel tour services, tour operators
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as travel tour services, tour operators. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 561520 Tour operators to a business file.
03
561520
wholesale tour operators
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as wholesale tour operators. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 561520 Tour operators 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
- 561520Tour operators
Commonly confused with
487 — Scenic and sightseeing transportation
conducting local scenic and sightseeing tours (See 487 Scenic and sightseeing transportation)
721213 — Recreational (except hunting and fishing) and vacation camps
providing access to outdoor adventure facilities and services with accommodation (See 721213 Recrea...
713999 — All other amusement and recreation industries
providing access to outdoor adventure facilities and services without accommodation (See 713999 All...
72 — Accommodation and food services
providing access to outdoor adventure facilities and services with accommodation (See 721213 Recrea...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
N7912Tour operator activities
US NAICS reference561520 - Tour Operators
Source row
561520Tour operators
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 561520 cover?
Tour operators: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in arranging, assembling and marketing tours, generally through travel agencies.
Which level of the hierarchy is 561520?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 561520?
It rolls up to 56152 Tour operators.
Should I stop at 561520 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 561520?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 561520?
Yes. 5 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 561520 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 3 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Gas supply, Water systems, Power distribution, Utility maintenance, Wastewater networks.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 561520?
Yes. The page shows N7912 Tour operator activities.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Tour Operators.
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.