Tour and travel guides
Occupation · NOC 2021 64320 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 64320
- TEER
- 4
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 150
- Median wage, Canada
- C$20.00 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 128
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About this occupation
Tour and travel guides escort individuals and groups on trips, on sightseeing tours of cities and on tours of historical sites and establishments such as famous buildings, manufacturing plants, cathedrals and theme parks. They also provide descriptions and background information on interesting features. They are employed by tour operators, resorts and other establishments or may be self-employed.
Example job titles
- adventure travel site interpreter
- bicycle tour guide
- calèche driver
- factory tour guide
- industrial site interpreter
- tour guide
- travel guide
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Tour guides
- Transport or escort individuals or groups on tours of cities, waterways and industrial and other establishments
- Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information
- Provide historical and cultural facts related to the site
- May collect admission fees and sell souvenirs.
- Travel guides
- Escort individuals and groups on vacation and business trips
- Ensure that reservations for transportation and accommodations are confirmed and that prepared itineraries are met
- Visit and describe points of interest and plan and carry out recreational activities
Employment requirements
- On-the-job training is provided.
- Knowledge of both official languages or an additional language may be required for some positions in this group.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 3 |
- Exalta 21 Inc.24
- Arctic Range Adventure Ltd.22
- I.C.I. Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.18
- Explorer Canada Holidays Ltd13
- 1177096 Alberta Inc7
- 913484 Alberta Ltd6
- Toloco Tours Inc6
- 4720 NWT LTD o/a Aurora Village5
- Tourland Travel Ltd.5
- PEI Select Tours Inc4
- Japanada Enterprises Inc4
- SHOWFLEX TOURS3
- Canadian Co Co Tours Inc3
- Skyline Guide Services Ltd.3
- Canada Tour System Inc.3
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 | 5 |
| 2017 | 25 | 0 |
| 2016 | 35 | 5 |
| 2015 | 30 | 5 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 10 |
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$16.25 | C$20.00 | C$27.00 |
| Alberta | C$17.00 | C$20.50 | C$25.00 |
| British Columbia | C$18.00 | C$22.00 | C$31.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$16.00 | C$19.58 | C$25.00 |
| Nova Scotia | C$16.50 | C$18.40 | C$24.00 |
| Ontario | C$17.60 | C$18.00 | C$22.29 |
| Quebec | C$16.50 | C$19.11 | C$25.00 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 128
- Vacancies advertised
- 320
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$20.00
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