Tipping in Canada follows similar norms to the United States and is an expected part of the service economy. Restaurant servers, taxi drivers, and hotel staff generally earn wages that assume tips will supplement their income. In Quebec, service culture has a distinctly French character but tipping expectations mirror the rest of the country.
The standard tip in Canadian restaurants is 15–20% of the pre-tax bill. Payment terminals typically suggest 18%, 20%, and 25% — 15% is considered the minimum for adequate service. For takeout orders, 10% is appropriate if there was meaningful counter service. In Quebec, bilingual service is appreciated; tipping the same percentage as elsewhere is the norm.
Tip bellhops C$1–2 per bag. Leave C$2–5 per night for housekeeping. For concierge help with restaurant reservations or activity bookings, C$5–20 depending on complexity is standard. In resort hotels, tipping spa staff 15–20% of treatment cost is expected.
Tip taxi drivers 15% of the metered fare as a minimum. Uber and Lyft prompt for tips after the ride; 15–20% is the norm. For drivers who assist with luggage, navigate well in difficult conditions, or make an airport run efficiently, tipping at the higher end is appreciated.
Restaurant tips of 15–20% are expected. Bars typically expect $1–2 per drink. Tipping below 15% in a restaurant sends a clear signal of poor service.
For a C$60 restaurant bill, leave C$9–12. For a C$25 taxi ride, add C$4–5.
Some provinces display tax-inclusive totals that can confuse visitors — tip based on the pre-tax subtotal shown on your receipt.