AHLA Program Established: 1991
AHLA Contact: Ron Leier
Current Program Participation: 316
Canada Select is a national program that provides the traveling public with consistent and reliable rating standards.
Properties are rated on a scale of five stars, in half star increments, based on the range and quality of facilities, amenities and services they offer. Star rating provides an accurate and reliable method for guests to choose accommodation that matches expectations - THEIRS and YOURS.
Advantages:
To the consumer - this program is their assurance that the ratings fairly and consistently represent "quality" and "value" according to their accommodation needs
To the operator - this program is an effective way to promote their commitment to excellence through achievement as a rated property.
How do I become a Canada Select Property?
Obtain an application form here or from the AHLA office and return with your payment to the AHLA.
Upon receipt, an accommodation advisor will arrange to complete a rating evaluation. Cleanliness and state of repair are critical aspects of any rating program. Information contained in the evaluation is confidential and is available only to the operator.
Category Definitions:
Hotels/Motels (H/M) - four or more guest rooms, interior or exterior access and at a minimum, all rooms contain a private 3-piece bathroom.
Cottages (C) - one or more guest rooms, exterior access, at a minimum, all units contain a private 3-piece bathroom, must provide extensive continental breakfast with seating area, or 100% of units with full housekeeping (excluding cabins) and a destination property.
Inns (I) - interior access for 50% or more of guest rooms, 100% private bathrooms, must provide personalized hospitality, main entrance and common areas of the owner/operator mist be separate from those of the guest and must provide dining room with minimum of continental breakfast (minimum three items) and evening meal on premises.
Bed & Breakfast (BB) - inside access for 50% or more of guest rooms, shared bathrooms permitted with maximum three rooms (6 guests) per bathroom. Personalized hospitality must be provided directly by the owner/operator and must also provide breakfast (minimum - continental with at least three items) on premises.
Presently, all ten provinces and one territory have implemented the Canada Select program. Travelers can choose from over 4,000 Canada Select properties across Canada.
