Canada post mail format

The format for mailing a letter or package in Canada using Canada Post is as follows:

Address Format:

• The recipient's name
• The street number and street name (if applicable)
• The city or town
• The province or territory (abbreviated)
• The postal code

Example:

John Doe 123 Main Street Toronto, ON M5A 1A1

Additional Information:

• If the recipient has a suite or apartment number, it should be included after the street number and street name.
• If the recipient has a rural route or box number, it should be included after the city or town.
• If the recipient has a post office box number, it should be included after the city or town.

Postal Code:

• The postal code is a six-character code that consists of a letter and a number, followed by a space, and then two more letters and a number. It is used to help Canada Post deliver mail efficiently.
• The postal code is usually included in the address format, but it can also be used as a standalone code to help Canada Post deliver mail.

Example:

M5A 1A1

Special Cases:

• If the recipient is a business, the business name can be included before the street number and street name.
• If the recipient is a government agency, the agency name can be included before the street number and street name.
• If the recipient is a military address, the military rank and unit number can be included before the street number and street name.

International Mail:

• When mailing a letter or package internationally, the format is similar to the domestic format, but the country name and postal code are included.
• The country name should be written in the format "Country Name" (e.g. "United States").
• The postal code should be written in the format "Postal Code" (e.g. "USA 12345").

Example:

John Doe 123 Main Street Toronto, ON M5A 1A1 Canada [Recipient's Name] 12345 United States

It's always a good idea to check with Canada Post for the most up-to-date information on mailing formats and postal codes.