Canadian industry

721213 Recreational (except hunting and fishing) and vacation camps

Camps récréatifs et de vacances (sauf de chasse et de pêche)

Official definition

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating overnight recreational camps, such as children's camps, family vacation camps, and outdoor adventure retreats that offer trail riding, white-water rafting, hiking and similar activities.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleRecreational (except hunting and fishing) and vacation camps
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelCanadian industry
Parent code72121 - Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and recreational camps
International correspondenceI5520*
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

  • providing accommodation facilities, such as cabins and fixed camp sites, and other amenities, such as food services, recreational facilities and equipment, and organized recreational activities

Exclusions

  • operating children's recreational day camps, without overnight stays (See 713999 All other amusement and recreation industries (CAN))
  • operating instructional day camps, such as sports, fine arts or computer camps (See 61 Educational services)
  • recreational, wilderness and vacation camps for fishing and hunting (See 721212 Hunting and fishing camps (CAN))

Examples

  • dude ranches
  • non-instructional summer camps with overnight stays
  • outdoor adventure retreats (with accommodation)
  • recreation camps (except fishing and hunting camps)
  • wilderness camps (except hunting and fishing camps)
  • boys' camps
  • boys' or girls' vacation camp
  • dude ranches
  • girls' camps
  • non-instructional summer camps with overnight stays
  • nudist camps
  • outdoor adventure retreats (with accommodation)
  • providing accommodation facilities, such as cabins and fixed camp sites, and other amenities, such as food services, recreational facilities and equipment, and organized recreational activities
  • recreation camps (except fishing and hunting camps)
  • tourism farms
  • tourist camp
  • vacation camps (except hunting and fishing camps)
  • wilderness camps (except hunting and fishing camps)

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: I5520*
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 721213

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

01 721213
Recreational (except hunting and fishing) and vacation camps

Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 721213 Recreational (except hunting and fishing) and vacation camps. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.

02 721213
dude ranches

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as dude ranches. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 721213 Recreational (except hunting and fishing) and vacation camps to a business file.

03 721213
non-instructional summer camps with overnight stays

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as non-instructional summer camps with overnight stays. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 721213 Recreational (except hunting and fishing) and vacation camps to a business file.

04 721213
outdoor adventure retreats (with accommodation)

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as outdoor adventure retreats (with accommodation). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 721213 Recreational (except hunting and fishing) and vacation camps 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

In this section

Commonly confused with

713999 — All other amusement and recreation industries

operating children's recreational day camps, without overnight stays (See 713999 All other amusemen...

61 — Educational services

operating instructional day camps, such as sports, fine arts or computer camps (See 61 Educational...

721212 — Hunting and fishing camps

recreational, wilderness and vacation camps for fishing and hunting (See 721212 Hunting and fishing...

ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence

I5520*Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

Approximate correspondence

Recreational (except hunting and fishing) and vacation camps

US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.

Source row

721213Recreational (except hunting and fishing) and vacation camps

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 721213 cover?

Recreational (except hunting and fishing) and vacation camps: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating overnight recreational camps, such as children's camps, family vacation camps, and outdoor adventure retreats that offer trail riding, white-water rafting, hiking and similar activ...

Which level of the hierarchy is 721213?

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

What is the parent of 721213?

It rolls up to 72121 Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and recreational camps.

Should I stop at 721213 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 721213?

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

Are there exclusion notes for 721213?

Yes. 3 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.

Does 721213 include illustrative examples?

Yes. 18 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 721213?

Yes. The page shows I5520* Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks.

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.