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How to Address Envelopes to Canada

Whether you're sending a letter or package to Canada, proper envelope addressing is important to avoid problems with delivery. Canada Post uses a set of guidelines that help you correctly format your mailings.



The first line of your address should contain the full name of the recipient. The second line should include the street name and unit number. The third line should include the province and postal code.


You should also list the country of destination. This is important because it can help the postal service verify that your package is heading to Canada.


You should also write the postal code in capital letters. These codes are unique to each region of Canada, and they look different than in the United States. You can get the postal code for free from Canada Post.


There are a few other things to remember when addressing an envelope to Canada. First, be sure to write the address in Roman characters. Then, don't write your postal code in an abbreviation such as "no". Finally, avoid commas and periods.


You should also include a city name and street address. You can include the address in a smaller font if you need to. This is especially important if you are sending a letter to a business.


The postal service uses automated sorting equipment that can read a hand-printed label or a computer-generated label. It's important to make sure that the envelope addressing is compatible with machine automation.



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