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    Canada address format & examples

    How to write a Canadian address

    If you're wondering how to write a Canadian address, you've come to the right place! Grab your maple leaves as you check out our Canada address examples and address validation tools below. Just enter an address, and we'll format, standardize, and validate the address instantly.

    Now, let's get into it with the basics. The Canada address format for shipping or mailing addresses should be written in all caps as follows:

    1. Addressee line - The recipient's name. If the recipient has a title, such as Master of Fun, include it here.
    2. Organization or department name - If applicable, add the organization or department name.
    3. Civic address line - This includes the house or building number, street name, and any apartment or unit information.
    4. City, province or territory, postal code - Include the city, followed by the 2-character ISO 3166-2 province or territory abbreviation and the postal code.
    5. Country - CAN, written in all capital letters.
    Canada address example

    Canada address examples

    Typical address example10305 154 Ave Grande Prairie, AB T8X 0J6 CAN
    Address example with units309-11211 85 St NW Edmonton AB T5B 4T7 CAN
    Postal box examplePO Box 366 Leader SK S0N 1H0 CAN

    Smarty address validation tools

    Smarty® has a suite of address validation tools that can format, standardize, and validate Canada addresses, plus addresses in 240+ other countries and territories worldwide. Validate your Canadian address with our tools.
    Use the Single Address Verification Tool to verify and format 1 address at a time, the Bulk Address Validation Tool to verify and format a list addresses simultaneously, or use the International Street Address API to integrate address validation and formatting programmatically into your software systems and workflows.
    Single Address Verification ToolBulk Address Validation ToolInternational Street Address API

    Postal information

    Canada's national postal system, "Canada Post," was established in 1763. As of recent data, Canada Post services approximately 6,009,047 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Canada. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
    Administrative area types and count
    10 provinces and 3 territories
    Administration area names and abbreviations

    Alberta - AB

    British Columbia - BC

    Manitoba - MB

    New Brunswick - NB

    Newfoundland and Labrador - NL

    Nova Scotia - NS

    Ontario - ON

    Prince Edward Island - PE

    Quebec - QC

    Saskatchewan - SK

    Northwest Territories - NT

    Nunavut - NU

    Yukon - YT

    Term to describe postal codes
    postal code
    Postal code in language
    postal code
    Postal code format
    A9A 9A9
    Postal service provider and website

    Country information

    Explore detailed information about Canada, including its ISO codes (ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 and Alpha-3), land area, capital city, and other major cities. This section provides valuable data to help you understand Canada's geography and administrative details, enhancing your address mail formatting and validation processes.

    Country/territory name
    Canada
    ISO3
    CAN
    ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
    CA
    ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
    CAN
    ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
    124
    Endonym
    Canada
    Total land area
    9,093,507 KM²
    Capital
    Ottawa
    Other major cities
    Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver

    Population information

    Total population
    40,097,761 (2023)
    Urban / rural distribution
    81% / 19%
    Urban population
    30,875,276
    Rural population
    7,217,597
    Official language
    English, French
    All languages spoken
    English, French
    Most commonly used postal language
    English, French
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    Countries and territories related to Canada

    Now that you've seen our Canadian address examples and have become a wizard at Canada address formats, why not expand your expertise even further? Explore our detailed guides for related countries and territories to see how their address formats and examples vary.
    Visit the global address formats page or North America address formats page for more information on all the other countries and territories we cover. You can also read or read our article about international address verification to learn more.
    Antigua and BarbudaArubaBahamasBarbadosBelizeBermudaBritish Virgin IslandsCayman IslandsCosta RicaCuraçaoDominican RepublicEl SalvadorGrenadaGuadeloupeGuatemalaHaitiHondurasJamaicaMartiniqueMexicoNicaraguaPanamaSaint LuciaTrinidad and TobagoUnited States of America
    *Data updated as of August 09, 2024

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