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Canada Address Format

How to write an address in Canada: field order, postal code rules, and a correct example.

Use this guide to format a Canada address correctly. The fields below follow the local delivery convention, and the example uses a fictional street and building number.

Field order

  1. 1123 Example Street
  2. 2Toronto, ON M5V 2T6
  3. 3Canada

Postal code: Postal code

Correct example

123 Example Street
Toronto, ON M5V 2T6
Canada

Canadian postal codes alternate letters and digits (A1A 1A1). The province abbreviation goes before the postal code.

What to watch for: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

FAQ

Should the postal code go before or after the city?
It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.
Do I need the country name?
For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

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