CanTrust Methodology
How CanTrust chooses places worth recommending
CanTrust is an evidence-backed local recommendation guide. We look for places with clear public signals, useful visitor context, and a recommendation reason that can be explained without hype.
Quick Verdict
A short judgement on who a place is best for and what to expect.
Why We Trust It
The repeated signals that make the recommendation defensible.
Good to Know
Practical caveats such as queues, comfort, parking, or service variability.
Our trust labels
Listed
A basic public profile that may still need deeper editorial review.
Review-backed
A recommendation supported by repeated public review patterns and editor analysis.
CanTrust Verified
A higher-confidence profile checked against source material, business context, and practical visitor expectations.
Frequently asked questions
How does CanTrust choose local places?
CanTrust combines public review patterns, editor research, official business information, and practical visit context to decide whether a place is useful for a specific local need.
What does Review-backed mean?
Review-backed means a place has repeated public review signals around dishes, service, value, setting, or use cases that support the recommendation. It is not a paid placement label.
Does CanTrust copy Google Maps reviews?
No. CanTrust uses public review patterns as research signals, then summarizes themes, caveats, and practical context in original editorial language.
Can businesses pay to appear more trustworthy?
No. Commercial labels such as claimed, sponsored, or promoted are separate from trust labels. Paid visibility does not create a Review-backed or CanTrust Verified recommendation.