The culture there is that tips are a significant contribution to the overall income of people working on a minimum wage.

Hence, it is customary to pay a generous tip and it also shows appreciation for good service.

If the meal was not satisfactory, alert a manager instead of refusing to tip. You may be offered a complimentary dish or discount.

For taxi drivers a 10 percent tip is acceptable.

In hotels, tipping is at the discretion of the guest but a CA$2-5 (US$1.9-4.8) tip is standard for porters who carry your bags.

In bars you are expected to tip too, usually leaving between CA$0.50-2 per drink.