Mailing format canada
In Canada, the standard mailing format is as follows:
Address Format:
- Recipient's Name
- Street Address or PO Box
- City, Province, Postal Code
- Country (optional)
Example:
- John Doe
- 123 Main Street
- Toronto, ON M5V 2V5
- Canada
Notes:
- The recipient's name should be written in the format "First Name Last Name".
- The street address or PO Box should be written in the format "Street Number Street Name" or "PO Box Number".
- The city should be written in the format "City Name".
- The province should be written in the format "Province Abbreviation" (e.g. "ON" for Ontario).
- The postal code should be written in the format "Postal Code" (e.g. "M5V 2V5").
- The country is optional, but it's a good idea to include it if you're sending mail to a specific country.
Additional Tips:
- Use a clear and legible font, such as Arial or Helvetica.
- Use a font size of at least 10 points.
- Avoid using abbreviations for street names or directions (e.g. "St" instead of "Street").
- Use a comma to separate the city and province, and a space to separate the province and postal code.
- Make sure to include the correct postal code, as it's used to route the mail.
Special Cases:
- For rural areas, you may need to include a rural route number or a specific direction (e.g. "RR 1" or "Hwy 1").
- For Indigenous communities, you may need to include a specific band or reserve name (e.g. "Treaty 3 Reserve").
- For military bases or government buildings, you may need to include a specific building number or department name.
Online Resources:
- Canada Post: www.canadapost.ca
- Government of Canada: www.canada.ca
- Canadian Postal Code Lookup: www.canadapost.ca/tools/postal-code-lookup