When addressing mail, follow these
principles. Correct addressing assists us in processing your mails and
shipments so they arrive on time.
Guidelines for addressing letters and
packages sent inside Canada
Write in capital letters (also known as
block letters).
Above the street address, provide
information such as the title or floor.
Between the unit/suite/apartment number and
the street number, use a hyphen. Use the # sign instead.
The street type should be abbreviated. For
example, "AVE" stands for "Avenue."
A comprehensive list of abbreviations for
street kinds may be found here.
The street direction should be abbreviated.
For instance, "SE" stands for "Southeast."
A comprehensive list of abbreviations for
street directions may be found here.
On the same line, write the city, province,
and postal code.
Reduce the province's length. For example,
"ON" stands for "Ontario."
See a comprehensive list of provincial and
territory abbreviations.
A space should be used to separate the
first and last three parts of the postal code. Use hyphens sparingly.
Separate the city and province by one
space.
Between the province and the postal code,
add two spaces.
Civic Addresses:
All residential, business, and industrial
addresses in Canada are categorised as civic addresses.
It's a full address that includes house
numbers, street names, the province, municipality, and postal code.
The addressee's name should always be on
the first line. Regardless of the type of address or other data, the name
should always be on the first line.
The major body of the address, that is, the
civic address facts, should be on the second line. This line should include the
unit number as well as the street name. Put the apartment number first,
followed by a hyphen, and then the street address. 5-4658 Day Street, for
example.
The municipality name, province code, and
6-character postal code should all be included on the last line.
If there are any extra details you'd like to provide, put them on the second line, underneath the addressee's name. The remaining lines will be pushed downward. To guarantee that your messages are sent to the correct recipients, you might wish to include the department or business name - you can always put it underneath the addressee's name.
Rural Route Addresses:
For greater deliverability, some rural
route addresses also include a civic address. In that scenario, insert the
civic address line after the addressee's name (second line).
The rural route identification and station
information should also be included. This information can be included on the
third line.
The final line will stay unchanged.
There are several benefits to utilising the
proper mailing address format. You may save money, improve sending accuracy,
eliminate delays and misplaced mail, and reduce the carbon impact of your
letters and direct mail. All of the recommendations for how to address an
envelope are listed above so that you may speed up your mail deliveries and
avoid misplacements. You no longer need to reship your documents or deal with
extra handling. Simply follow the Canada address format and begin sending your
letters and envelopes.