Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating ferries for the transport of passengers and/or freight contained in self-propelled, motorized vehicles; in deep sea, coastal or Great Lakes waters.
Canadian industry
483116 Deep sea, coastal and Great Lakes water transportation by ferries
Transport hauturier, côtier et sur les Grands Lacs par traversier
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Deep sea, coastal and Great Lakes water transportation by ferries |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 48311 - Deep sea, coastal and Great Lakes water transportation |
| International correspondence | H5011* |
| 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 |
Exclusions
- operating inland, including harbour, ferries (See 483214 Inland water transportation by ferries (CAN))
Examples
- ferries, passenger, operating on coastal waters or on the Great Lakes
- deep sea, coastal and Great Lakes water transportation by ferries
- ferries, passenger, operating on coastal waters or on the Great Lakes
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
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: H5011*
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 483116
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
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483116
Deep sea, coastal and Great Lakes water transportation by ferries
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 483116 Deep sea, coastal and Great Lakes water transportation by ferries. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
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483116
ferries, passenger, operating on coastal waters or on the Great Lakes
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as ferries, passenger, operating on coastal waters or on the Great Lakes. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 483116 Deep sea, coastal and Great Lakes water transportation by ferries 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
- 483115Deep sea, coastal and Great Lakes water transportation (except by ferries)
- 483116Deep sea, coastal and Great Lakes water transportation by ferries
Commonly confused with
483214 — Inland water transportation by ferries
operating inland, including harbour, ferries (See 483214 Inland water transportation by ferries (CA...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
H5011*Sea and coastal passenger water transport
Approximate correspondence
Deep sea, coastal and Great Lakes water transportation by ferries
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
483116Deep sea, coastal and Great Lakes water transportation by ferries
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 483116 cover?
Deep sea, coastal and Great Lakes water transportation by ferries: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating ferries for the transport of passengers and/or freight contained in self-propelled, motorized vehicles; in deep sea, coastal or Great Lakes waters.
Which level of the hierarchy is 483116?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 483116?
It rolls up to 48311 Deep sea, coastal and Great Lakes water transportation.
Should I stop at 483116 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 483116?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 483116?
Yes. 1 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 483116 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 Warehousing, Fleet support, Freight movement, Courier delivery, Terminal operations.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 483116?
Yes. The page shows H5011* Sea and coastal passenger water transport.
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.