Subsector

487 Scenic and sightseeing transportation

Transport de tourisme et d'agrément

Official definition

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing recreational transportation, such as sightseeing or dinner cruises, steam train excursions, horse-drawn sightseeing rides, air-boat rides or hot-air balloon rides. These establishments often use vintage or specialized transportation equipment. The services provided are local in nature, usually involving same-day return. Establishments that provide charter fishing services are included.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleScenic and sightseeing transportation
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelSubsector
Parent code48-49 - Transportation and warehousing
International correspondenceISIC Rev. 4; harmonized with US and Mexico NAICS at higher levels.
Sourcehttps://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification2026-07-17
Canada Business Context

Canada-wide tax and filing context

Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.

Characteristic Description
Tax authorityCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business identifierBusiness 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 requirementsBusiness Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34
Sector authorityTransport Canada and provincial transportation ministries

Exclusions

  • providing scenic and sightseeing services using airplanes, in combination with other specialty air transportation or flying services (See 481215 Non-scheduled specialty flying services (CAN))
  • providing sporting services, such as fishing guides, white-water rafting, pack trains and water-skiing (See 713999 All other amusement and recreation industries (CAN))

Classification Confidence Score

3 of 5 factors passing

6/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-07-17)
International crosswalkNo international correspondence found
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy2 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documentedNot applicable for hub levels
Trade or export matchNo direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalkLegacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles

When you might need code 487

Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.

01 487
Courier station owner

Use this page when the file covers local parcel sorting, pickup windows, last-mile delivery, and driver scanning. It helps confirm whether 487 Scenic and sightseeing transportation is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

02 487
Truck fleet dispatcher

Use this page when the file covers freight routes, driver schedules, load planning, and vehicle utilization. It helps confirm whether 487 Scenic and sightseeing transportation is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

03 487
Third-party logistics manager

Use this page when the file covers outsourced warehousing, cross-dock flows, carrier booking, and fulfillment contracts. It helps confirm whether 487 Scenic and sightseeing transportation is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

04 487
Public transit operations planner

Use this page when the file covers route timetables, service planning, passenger operations, and depot assignments. It helps confirm whether 487 Scenic and sightseeing transportation is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

Business Map

Business categories in this branch

A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.

WarehousingFleet supportFreight movementCourier deliveryTerminal operations

Commonly confused with

481215 — Non-scheduled specialty flying services

providing scenic and sightseeing services using airplanes, in combination with other specialty air...

713999 — All other amusement and recreation industries

providing sporting services, such as fishing guides, white-water rafting, pack trains and water-ski...

Source row

487Scenic and sightseeing transportation

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 487 cover?

Scenic and sightseeing transportation: This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing recreational transportation, such as sightseeing or dinner cruises, steam train excursions, horse-drawn sightseeing rides, air-boat rides or hot-air balloon rides. These establishments oft...

Which level of the hierarchy is 487?

It is a subsector page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 487?

It rolls up to 48-49 Transportation and warehousing.

Should I stop at 487 or go lower?

3 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Scenic and sightseeing transportation, land, Scenic and sightseeing transportation, water, Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 487?

No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Are there exclusion notes for 487?

Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.

Does 487 include illustrative examples?

No example rows are attached on this page in the local elements file.

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 487?

No ISIC correspondence row is attached to this page.

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.