Canada address format & examples
How to write a Canadian address
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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:
- Addressee line - The recipient's name. If the recipient has a title, such as Master of Fun, include it here.
- Organization or department name - If applicable, add the organization or department name.
- Civic address line - This includes the house or building number, street name, and any apartment or unit information.
- 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.
- Country - CAN, written in all capital letters.

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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
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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.
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