Alberta's Rockies Local Customs & Etiquette

Tip in proportion to your satisfaction with the service. Tips are seldom added to bills, if they are included as part of your tour package you will be informed of this. Occasionally restaurants will add a service charge, in which case there is no need for an additional tip, unless the service is exceptional, and you can afford to give more. The following rates serve only as a guideline. Tip what you feel comfortable with.

• 15 per cent on meals - lower indicates dissatisfaction, higher indicates appreciation
• $1 for each piece of luggage carried by a porter
• $2 per day for chambermaids if your hotel stay is for more than two or three days.
• $1 to $5 for taxi drivers depending whether or not they assist you with baggage etc.
• $1 to $5 for tour guides depending on length of tour.

If any service personnel go out of their way to assist you, it is always a nice gesture to offer them a gratuity. In many cases they will not accept it, but will very much appreciate the offer.