Just like their American neighbours, the Canadians are avid tippers and it’s a defining feature of their culture. Tips make up a large portion of hospitality and industry workers' income.
The standard rate for tipping in Canada is anything between 10-25% of the total bill. This can vary depending on which province you're visiting, the standard of service, as well the establishment itself.
It’s customary to tip servers in restaurants, bartenders, hotel employees, taxi drivers and hairdressers, amongst others. Though tipping in Canada is not mandatory, it is a social norm and failure to tip can be seen as a sign of rudeness.