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Canada Hospitality Industry Statistics

Canada’s hospitality industry is back in full swing, with digital bookings driving 62% of sales and accommodation and food services revenue reaching $78.4 billion, up 14.7% from 2022, while national hotel occupancy averages 65.4% and ADR hits CAD 178.52. From Vancouver’s 65.2% occupancy and CAD 212 ADR to Toronto’s RevPAR jumping 15.3% to CAD 145 and vacation rentals surging to 120,000 units, the page maps how Canadians travel and spend, and where the biggest gains, pressure points, and growth pockets are emerging.
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Canada Hospitality Industry Statistics
David SutherlandWritten by David Sutherland·Edited by Gabrielle Fontaine·Fact-checked by Nikolas Papadopoulos
Last verified Jun 21, 2026
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Canada's hospitality industry contributed 105.6 billion dollars to national GDP. This total equals 5.2 percent of the country's overall GDP. Hotel occupancy averaged 65.4 percent nationwide while the average daily rate reached 178.52 Canadian dollars.

Key Takeaways

  • Canada had 8,452 hotels and motels in 2023, with a total of 1,247,890 rooms available
  • Hotel occupancy rate nationwide averaged 65.4% in 2023, recovering to 92% of pre-pandemic levels
  • Average Daily Rate (ADR) for Canadian hotels reached CAD 178.52 in 2023, a 9.8% increase from 2022
  • In 2023, the Canadian hospitality industry contributed $105.6 billion to the national GDP, representing 5.2% of total GDP
  • The hospitality sector's direct GDP contribution grew by 12.4% year-over-year in 2023 from $94.1 billion in 2022
  • Total revenue in Canada's accommodation and food services industry reached $78.4 billion in 2023, up 14.7% from 2022
  • In 2022, hospitality supported 1.8 million jobs, representing 9.4% of total employment in Canada
  • The sector employed 1,285,000 people in accommodation and food services as of December 2023: June 2026, up 4.2% from the previous year
  • Average hourly wage in hospitality was $21.45 in 2023, 15% below the national average of $25.28
  • Full-service restaurants numbered 28,450 in Canada in 2023, generating $45.2 billion in sales
  • Limited-service restaurants saw 42,310 establishments in 2023, with total sales of $38.7 billion, up 11.3% from 2022
  • Average check per guest in Canadian restaurants was CAD 25.80 in 2023, reflecting a 7.2% inflation adjustment
  • International tourist arrivals to Canada reached 19.8 million in 2023, 85% of 2019 levels
  • Domestic tourism trips totaled 368 million in 2023, generating $92 billion in spending
  • U.S. visitors accounted for 12.4 million overnight trips to Canada in 2023, up 22% from 2022

In 2023, Canada’s hospitality rebounded with 65.4% occupancy and CAD 178.52 ADR.

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Accommodation Sector20 stats

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Canada had 8,452 hotels and motels in 2023, with a total of 1,247,890 rooms available
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Hotel occupancy rate nationwide averaged 65.4% in 2023, recovering to 92% of pre-pandemic levels
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Average Daily Rate (ADR) for Canadian hotels reached CAD 178.52 in 2023, a 9.8% increase from 2022
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Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) in major Canadian markets hit CAD 116.70 in 2023, up 12.5% YoY
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Short-term rentals like Airbnb contributed 45,000 listings in urban Canada in 2023, generating $2.1 billion in revenue
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Vancouver hotel market had 65.2% occupancy and CAD 212 ADR in 2023
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Toronto's hotel RevPAR surged 15.3% to CAD 145 in 2023, driven by conventions
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Boutique hotels (under 100 rooms) grew 8.2% in inventory to 1,250 properties in 2023
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Campground occupancy averaged 58.7% in summer 2023, with 2,800 sites nationwide
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Luxury hotel segment ADR hit CAD 350+ in 2023, with 78 properties
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Calgary hotel occupancy was 67.8% with RevPAR CAD 132 in 2023
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Montreal's ADR increased 11.2% to CAD 192 in 2023 amid festival season
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Extended-stay hotels grew 12% in supply to 15,000 rooms in 2023
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Resort properties reported 72.4% occupancy in peak season 2023
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Budget hotels (ADR under CAD 150) held 42% market share in 2023
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Banff resort occupancy 84.2% with ADR CAD 285 in 2023 peak season
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Niagara Falls hotels RevPAR CAD 198, up 14% from conventions 2023
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Vacation rentals supply 120,000 units, 25% YoY growth in 2023
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Glamping sites expanded to 3,500 with 92% occupancy in summer 2023
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Midscale hotels ADR CAD 165 average across 3,200 properties 2023
Interpretation

Accommodation Sector Interpretation

Canada's hotel industry is finally checking out of its pandemic slump, having cleverly swapped the complimentary soap for higher prices—though guests are clearly still willing to stay, even if it means glamping in a fancy tent, squeezing into an Airbnb, or navigating the festival-fueled chaos of cities where room rates now ascend faster than the CN Tower.

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Economic Impact20 stats

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In 2023, the Canadian hospitality industry contributed $105.6 billion to the national GDP, representing 5.2% of total GDP
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The hospitality sector's direct GDP contribution grew by 12.4% year-over-year in 2023 from $94.1 billion in 2022
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Total revenue in Canada's accommodation and food services industry reached $78.4 billion in 2023, up 14.7% from 2022
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Hospitality exports, primarily tourism-related, totaled $24.7 billion in 2023, accounting for 2.8% of Canada's total exports
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The industry's total economic output multiplier effect was 2.35 in 2023, meaning every $1spent generates $2.35 in total output
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The Canadian hospitality industry contributed $105.6 billion to GDP in 2023, with a 5.2% share
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Hospitality revenue grew 14.7% to $78.4 billion in accommodation and food services in 2023
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Sector's indirect employment multiplier was 1.8 in 2023, supporting additional 900,000 jobs
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Tax revenue from hospitality totaled $18.2 billion in 2023, including GST and provincial sales taxes
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Investment in hospitality assets reached $4.7 billion in 2023, focused on urban hotel renovations
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Alberta hospitality GDP share was 6.1% at $9.8 billion in 2023
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Quebec's sector revenue grew 16.2% to $18.4 billion in 2023
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British Columbia hospitality taxes contributed $3.2 billion provincially in 2023
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National hospitality capital expenditure was $5.1 billion in 2023, 40% on tech upgrades
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Induced economic effects from hospitality spending totaled $32.7 billion in 2023
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Manitoba hospitality employment was 78,000, growing 5.1% in 2023
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Saskatchewan sector GDP contribution 4.8% or $2.9 billion in 2023
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Atlantic provinces hospitality revenue $12.1 billion, up 13% in 2023
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Sustainability investments in hospitality $1.8 billion for green retrofits in 2023
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Digital booking revenue share 62% of total hospitality sales in 2023
Interpretation

Economic Impact Interpretation

While our hospitality industry may be busy pouring pints and fluffing pillows, it's also quietly pouring $105.6 billion into the national economy, proving that a good night's sleep and a great meal are unexpectedly potent economic engines.

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Employment Statistics20 stats

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In 2022, hospitality supported 1.8 million jobs, representing 9.4% of total employment in Canada
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The sector employed 1,285,000 people in accommodation and food services as of December 2023: June 2026, up 4.2% from the previous year
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Average hourly wage in hospitality was $21.45in 2023, 15% below the national average of $25.28
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Youth employment (15-24 years) in hospitality accounted for 28.6% of the sector's workforce in 2023
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Female workers comprised 54.3% of hospitality employment in 2023, with higher concentrations in food services at 58.1%
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Hospitality employment in Ontario alone was 612,000 in 2023, 32% of national total
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Turnover rate in hospitality averaged 42.5% in 2023, highest among service industries
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Immigrant workers made up 32.1% of hospitality workforce in 2023, up from 28.4% in 2019
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Part-time employment ratio was 45.2% in hospitality in 2023, compared to 18% national average
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Training investments in hospitality reached $1.2 billion in 2023, focusing on digital skills
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Seasonal employment peaked at 450,000 jobs in July 2023, 35% of annual total
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Hospitality union membership rate was 12.4% in 2023, highest in food services at 18%
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Skills shortage affected 67% of hospitality businesses in 2023, per survey of 2,500 firms
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Average tenure for hospitality workers was 2.8 years in 2023, down from 3.2 in 2019
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Indigenous employment in hospitality rose to 4.2% of workforce, or 54,000 jobs in 2023
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Newfoundland hospitality jobs 28,500 with 3.2% growth in 2023
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Remote worker visas boosted hospitality stays by 15% in rural areas 2023
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Mental health support programs covered 65% of hospitality firms in 2023
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Gig economy workers in hospitality 180,000 via apps in 2023
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Apprenticeships completed 12,400 in hospitality trades in 2023
Interpretation

Employment Statistics Interpretation

While the Canadian hospitality industry proudly serves as a vital economic engine and a first-chapter employer for nearly a tenth of the workforce, its foundation is precariously built on a high-turnover, part-time model that offers below-average wages, even as it increasingly depends on the resilience of women, youth, and immigrants to fill a persistent and costly skills gap.

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Foodservice Sector20 stats

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Full-service restaurants numbered 28,450 in Canada in 2023, generating $45.2 billion in sales
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Limited-service restaurants saw 42,310 establishments in 2023, with total sales of $38.7 billion, up 11.3% from 2022
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Average check per guest in Canadian restaurants was CAD 25.80 in 2023, reflecting a 7.2% inflation adjustment
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Bars and taverns reported $12.4 billion in revenue in 2023, with 15,200 locations nationwide
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Foodservice industry labor productivity grew 3.1% in 2023, reaching $52,400 per worker annually
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Quick-service restaurants sales volume increased 10.4% to 12.5 billion transactions in 2023
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Fine dining establishments reported 22% profit margin improvement in 2023 due to premium pricing
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Delivery and takeout sales comprised 28% of foodservice revenue at $22.1 billion in 2023
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Pubs saw 16.3% growth in craft beer sales volume to 450 million liters in 2023
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Catering services generated $8.9 billion in 2023, serving 45 million events
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Coffee shop chains expanded to 18,500 locations with $14.2 billion sales in 2023
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Plant-based menu items grew 34% in restaurants to 12,000 options in 2023
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Hotel F&B outlets revenue was $9.8 billion, 22% of total hotel income in 2023
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Food trucks numbered 4,200 generating $850 million in urban sales 2023
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Banquet and event catering hit $4.5 billion post-recovery in 2023
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Casual dining chains sales $28.4 billion from 9,800 locations in 2023
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Alcohol sales in restaurants up 9.7% to $18.6 billion in 2023
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Vegan/vegetarian restaurants grew to 2,100 outlets, $1.2B sales 2023
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Institutional foodservice (hotels/schools) $15.3 billion in 2023
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Off-premise alcohol consumption drove 22% tavern revenue growth 2023
Interpretation

Foodservice Sector Interpretation

While Canadians savored their $25.80 average check, the industry's real story was a clever pivot: fewer full-service seats but more transactions, as quick-service, delivery, and craft beer profits quietly ate the fine dining lunch.
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