What type of accommodation classification system is in place?
In the province of Québec, all tourist accommodation establishments must obtain an official classification certificate from the Corporation de l’industrie touristique du Québec (Québec tourism industry corporation). The comfort and services offered by each establishment is rated on a scale of 3, 4 or 5, depending on the type of accommodations. The ratings are identified by suns for bed and breakfasts and stars for all other types of lodging, including campgrounds, which are rated by the Conseil de développement du camping au Québec (Québec camping development council). Note that the meaning of the star classification systems varies depending on the type of establishment.
