Accreditation and Rating Programs

Rainbow Registered

Rainbow Registered is Canada’s national accreditation for 2SLGBTQI+ safe and welcoming spaces developed by Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) and Tourism HR. This unique program highlights Canada’s dedication to inclusivity within the tourism industry and beyond.

When you see a Rainbow Registered logo, you know the business or organization meets stringent standards to ensure 2SLGBTQI+ customers and visitors feel safe, welcomed, and accepted. The accreditation reviews businesses based on four crucial pillars: inclusive policies and practices, focused training, a commitment to inclusive leadership, and a culture of inclusivity.

By choosing Rainbow Registered businesses during your travels, you directly support spaces championing diversity and inclusion, creating a safer environment for all. Learn more about Rainbow Registered at rainbowregistered.ca.

Nova Scotia Loyal

Nova Scotia Loyal is a government program designed to make it easier to identify, purchase, and support local. Designed in collaboration with a Nova Scotian producers, retailers and consumers, the program is dedicated to making it easier for everyone to identify and purchase local products, which in turn, supports local businesses.

Discover what Nova Scotia Loyal is all about when you visit their booth at local farmers’ market, at a community festival or event, or at a local product sampling event taking place at a participating local market or retailer as they promote and raise awareness of Nova Scotia producers and makers and their incredible products.

To learn more about the program and to find upcoming Nova Scotia Loyal events, visit NSLoyal.ca.

Clean It Right

Clean It Right is a training program that provides awareness and education on cleaning with the goal of regaining consumer confidence. The program is designed to increase the safety of guests, visitors and the workforce in the Tourism industry. There are three custom modules to choose from:

• Hotels, Motels and Bed & Breakfasts
• Restaurants & Food Services
• Retail & Similar Operations

Operators who train all of their cleaning staff are designated as Certified Clean it Right Businesses.

To learn more about this program, please visit click here.

Canada Select

Canada Select is an industry-led consumer-driven rating program providing visitors with nationally consistent standards of quality within categories of roofed accommodation. Canada Select uses a recognized star rating system, awarding up to 5 stars:

• One star: Modest Accommodations that meet basic standard of cleanliness, comfort, and safety.
• Two stars: Moderate Accommodations with additional facilities and some amenities.
• Three stars: Above Average Accommodations with a greater range of facilities, guest amenities, and services.
• Four stars: Exceptional Accommodations with an extensive range of facilities, guest amenities, and services.
• Five stars: Luxurious Accommodations, among the very best in the country, with an outstanding range of facilities, guest amenities, and services.

A ½ star is awarded to properties whose physical attributes reflect an enhanced quality for the rated level.

Follow our Stars to QUALITY Accommodations!

To learn more about Canada Select, visit canadaselect.com.

Camping Select

Camping Select inspects and rates participating campgrounds in two categories: Facility and Recreation. You will find two sets of stars for each Camping Select–rated campground. One reflects the excellence of the facility; the second denotes the standard of recreational activities.

• One star: Modest Campgrounds that meet basic standard of cleanliness, comfort, and safety.
• Two stars: Moderate Campgrounds with additional facilities and some amenities.
• Three stars: Above Average Campgrounds with a greater range of facilities, guest amenities, and services.
• Four stars: Exceptional Campgrounds with an extensive range of facilities, guest amenities, and services.
• Five stars: Luxurious Campgrounds, among the very best in the country, with an outstanding range of facilities, guest amenities, and services.

A ½ star is awarded to campgrounds whose physical attributes reflect an enhanced quality for the rated level.

Follow our Stars to QUALITY Campgrounds!

To learn more about Camping Select, visit campingselect.ca.