Variant of NAICS 2012 - Labour Force

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8.2.8 - Information, culture and recreation

This classification variant comprises establishments coded to 'Information and cultural industries' (NAICS 51) and to 'Arts, entertainment and recreation' (NAICS 71).

The information and cultural industries sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing and distributing (except by wholesale and retail methods) information and cultural products. Establishments providing the means to transmit or distribute these products or providing access to equipment and expertise for processing data are also included.

The unique characteristics of information and cultural products, and of the processes involved in their production and distribution, distinguish this sector from the goods-producing and services-producing sectors.

The value of these products lies in their information, educational, cultural or entertainment content, not in the format in which they are distributed. Most of these products are protected from unlawful reproduction by copyright laws. Only those possessing the rights to these works are authorized to reproduce, alter, improve and distribute them. Acquiring and using these rights often involves significant costs.

The intangible nature of the content of information and cultural products allows for their distribution in various forms. For example, a movie can be shown at a movie theatre, on a television broadcast, through video on demand, or rented at a local video store; a sound recording can be aired on radio, embedded in multi-media products or sold at a record store; software can be bought at retail outlets or downloaded from an electronic bulletin board; a newspaper can be purchased at a newsstand or received on-line. In addition, improvements in information technology are revolutionizing the distribution of these products. The inclusion in this sector of telecommunications services providers reflects the increasingly important role these establishments play in making these products accessible to the public.

The main components of this sector are the publishing industries, the motion picture and sound recording industries, the broadcasting industries, the telecommunications industries, and the data processing and hosting services industries.

There are establishments engaged in culture-related activities that are classified in other sectors of NAICS. The most important are listed as exclusions below.

Exclusion(s)
* duplicating information or cultural products in print form, or in the form of optical or magnetic media (31-33)
* wholesaling information and cultural products such as newspapers, books, software, videocassettes, DVDs and sound recordings (See 41 Wholesale trade)
* retailing information and cultural products such as newspapers, books, software and sound recordings (44-45)
* design activities (See 54 Professional, scientific and technical services)
* performing in artistic productions, and creating artistic and cultural works or productions as independent individuals (See 71 Arts, entertainment and recreation)
* preserving and exhibiting objects, sites, and natural wonders of historical, cultural and/or educational value (See 71 Arts, entertainment and recreation)
* producing live presentations that involve the performances of actors and actresses, singers, dancers, musical groups and artists, and other performing artists (See 71 Arts, entertainment and recreation).

The arts, entertainment and recreation sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating facilities or providing services to meet the cultural, entertainment and recreational interests of their patrons. These establishments produce, promote or participate in live performances, events or exhibits intended for public viewing; provide the artistic, creative and technical skills necessary for the production of artistic products and live performances; preserve and exhibit objects and sites of historical, cultural or educational interest; and operate facilities or provide services that enable patrons to participate in sports or recreational activities or pursue amusement, hobbies and leisure-time interests.

There are establishments engaged in activities related to arts and recreation that are classified in other sectors of NAICS. The most important are listed below.

Exclusion(s)
* transportation establishments providing sightseeing and pleasure cruises (48-49)
* motion picture theatres, libraries and archives, and publishers of newspapers, magazines, books, periodicals and computer software (See 51 Information and cultural industries)
* establishments that provide both accommodation and recreational facilities, such as hunting and fishing camps, resorts and casino hotels (See 721 Accommodation services)
* restaurants and night clubs that provide live entertainment in addition to the sale of food and beverages (See 722 Food services and drinking places).

71 - Arts, entertainment and recreation

This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating facilities or providing services to meet the cultural, entertainment and recreational interests of their patrons. These establishments produce, promote or participate in live performances, events or exhibits intended for public viewing; provide the artistic, creative and technical skills necessary for the production of artistic products and live performances; preserve and exhibit objects and sites of historical, cultural or educational interest; and operate facilities or provide services that enable patrons to participate in sports or recreational activities or pursue amusement, hobbies and leisure-time interests.

There are establishments engaged in activities related to arts and recreation that are classified in other sectors of NAICS. The most important are listed below.

  • Exclusion(s)

    • transportation establishments providing sightseeing and pleasure cruises(48-49)
    • motion picture theatres, libraries and archives, and publishers of newspapers, magazines, books, periodicals and computer software (See 51 Information and cultural industries)
    • establishments that provide both accommodation and recreational facilities, such as hunting and fishing camps, resorts and casino hotels (See 721 Accommodation services)
    • restaurants and night clubs that provide live entertainment in addition to the sale of food and beverages (See 722 Food services and drinking places)

713 - Amusement, gambling and recreation industries

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating recreation, amusement and gambling facilities and services. Examples of establishments in this subsector are golf courses, skiing facilities, marinas, recreational sports and fitness centres, bowling centres, amusement parks, amusement arcades and parlours, casinos, bingo halls, operators of video gaming terminals and operators of lotteries.

There are establishments engaged in amusement, gambling and recreation activities in combination with other activities that are classified in other sectors. The most important are listed below.

  • Exclusion(s)

    • providers of sightseeing and pleasure cruises (See 487 Scenic and sightseeing transportation)
    • horse race tracks (See 7112 Spectator sports)
    • operators of resort hotels, casino hotels, and recreation and vacation camps (See 721 Accommodation services)
7139 - Other amusement and recreation industries

This industry group comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry group, primarily engaged in operating outdoor or indoor facilities, or providing services that enable patrons to participate in sports and recreational activities. Examples of establishments in this industry group are golf courses, skiing facilities, marinas, recreational, sports and fitness centres, and bowling centres.

  • Exclusion(s)

    • resorts in which recreational facilities are combined with lodging (See 721113 Resorts)
71399 - All other amusement and recreation industries

This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in operating recreation and amusement facilities and services. Establishments primarily engaged in maintaining non-gambling coin-operated amusement devices, in businesses operated by others, are included.

713990 - All other amusement and recreation industriesUS

This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in operating recreation and amusement facilities and services. Establishments primarily engaged in maintaining non-gambling coin-operated amusement devices, in businesses operated by others, are included.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • amusement rides, concession operators
    • baseball, football or hockey clubs, recreational
    • basketball, curling or soccer clubs, recreational
    • billiard or pool parlour (hall)
    • boating, rowing, sailing or yacht clubs, without marinas
    • hunting or fishing guide services
    • miniature golf courses
    • outdoor adventure operations (e.g., white water rafting), without accommodation
    • recreational summer day camp
    • riding clubs, recreational
    • sports teams and leagues, recreational or youth
    • water slides, operation of

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • providing sightseeing transportation (See 487 Scenic and sightseeing transportation)
    • providing sports instruction (See 611620 Athletic instruction)
    • independent sports professionals (See 711218 Other spectator sports)
    • operating amusement facilities, such as amusement and theme parks, coin-operated amusement facilities, and non-gambling coin-operated amusement devices (See 7131 Amusement parks and arcades)
    • operating gambling facilities and servicing coin-operated gambling devices, or providing gambling services (See 7132 Gambling industries)
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