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Canada Tipping

Tipping is a common practice in Canada. Tips or service charges are not usually added to restaurant bills in Canada, but server salaries are based on the assumption that staff will receive a good proportion of income in tips. Some restaurants will also place a mandatory service charge on a bill for large groups. In general, you should reward good service by tipping 15-20 percent of the total amount.

Barbers, hairdressers and taxi drivers are usually tipped 15 percent. Bellhops, doormen, porters and other staff at hotels, airports and railway stations are generally tipped CAD$1-$2 per item carried. Tipping the server both at the bar and at the table is common in Canadian bars and nightclubs.