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TIPPING // NORTH AMERICATipping is expected

Tipping in Canada

Very similar to the US: tipping is expected and built into service pay.

The short answer

Very similar to the US: tipping is expected and built into service pay. Card machines often prompt a tip percentage — 15% is the usual starting option.

What to tip, service by service

Restaurants
15–20% at restaurants.
Bars & cafés
$1–2 per drink or 15%.
Taxis & rideshare
10–15% of the fare.
Hotels
$2–5 per night housekeeping; $1–2 per bag.
Tour guides & drivers
10–20% for guides.
Good to know

Card machines often prompt a tip percentage — 15% is the usual starting option. Customs shift over time and by venue, and tourist areas often expect more than locals give. When in doubt, a small tip in the local currency and cash is rarely wrong.