How to write a canadian address for mailing from us
When writing a Canadian address for mailing from the US, you'll need to include the following elements:
- Recipient's name
- Street address or PO box
- City or town
- Province or territory (use the two-letter postal abbreviation)
- Postal code (also known as a zip code)
- Country (Canada)
Here's an example of a Canadian address:
John Doe 123 Main Street Toronto, ON M5C 2G4 Canada
Here's a breakdown of each element:
- Recipient's name: John Doe
- Street address or PO box: 123 Main Street (or PO Box 123, if applicable)
- City or town: Toronto
- Province or territory: ON (Ontario)
- Postal code: M5C 2G4
- Country: Canada
Some additional tips to keep in mind:
- Use the two-letter postal abbreviation for the province or territory (e.g., ON for Ontario, BC for British Columbia, etc.).
- Use the correct postal code format, which is usually a combination of letters and numbers (e.g., M5C 2G4).
- Make sure to include the country "Canada" at the end of the address.
- If the recipient has a PO box, use "PO Box" followed by the box number (e.g., PO Box 123).
When mailing from the US, you can use a Canadian address format that is similar to the US format, but with some differences:
- Use the recipient's name on the first line
- Use the street address or PO box on the second line
- Use the city or town on the third line
- Use the province or territory and postal code on the fourth line
- Use the country "Canada" on the last line
Here's an example of a Canadian address format for mailing from the US:
John Doe 123 Main Street Toronto, ON M5C 2G4 Canada
Remember to check with the US Postal Service or the Canadian postal service (Canada Post) for any specific requirements or guidelines for mailing to Canada.