Canadian industry

721191 Bed and breakfast

Gîtes touristiques

Official definition

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in facilities known as bed and breakfast homes. Bed and breakfast homes are characterized by a highly personalized service, and usually the inclusion, in the room rate.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleBed and breakfast
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelCanadian industry
Parent code72119 - Other traveller accommodation
International correspondenceI5510*
Sourcehttps://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification2026-05-05
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 authorityCanadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and provincial health authorities

Inclusions

  • bed and breakfast homes characterized by a highly personalized service, and usually the inclusion, in the room rate, of a full breakfast, served by the owner or owner-supervised staff

Examples

  • bed and breakfast
  • bed and breakfast homes characterized by a highly personalized service, and usually the inclusion, in the room rate, of a full breakfast, served by the owner or owner-supervised staff
  • bed and breakfast inns

Who is this code for

This code typically applies to:

Also relevant for

Classification Confidence Score

5 of 6 factors passing

8/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalkISIC Rev. 4 mapping: I5510*
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documentedSME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
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 721191

These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.

01 721191
Bed and breakfast

Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 721191 Bed and breakfast. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.

02 721191
bed and breakfast inns

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as bed and breakfast inns. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 721191 Bed and breakfast to a business file.

Business Map

Business categories in this branch

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

RestaurantsFood serviceCatering workBeverage serviceGuest operationsHotels and lodging

ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence

I5510*Short term accommodation activities

Approximate correspondence

Bed and breakfast

US NAICS reference721191 - Bed-and-Breakfast Inns

Source row

721191Bed and breakfast

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 721191 cover?

Bed and breakfast: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in facilities known as bed and breakfast homes. Bed and breakfast homes are characterized by a highly personalized service, and usually the inclusion, in the roo...

Which level of the hierarchy is 721191?

It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 721191?

It rolls up to 72119 Other traveller accommodation.

Should I stop at 721191 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 721191?

Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.

Are there exclusion notes for 721191?

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

Does 721191 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 Restaurants, Food service, Catering work, Beverage service, Guest operations, Hotels and lodging.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 721191?

Yes. The page shows I5510* Short term accommodation activities.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Bed-and-Breakfast Inns.

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.