August 20, 2026
Posted in Closures and service interruptions
Update: Important information for customers affected by wildfires in British Columbia
Free Mail Forwarding service available to residents and businesses in British Columbia
August 20, 2026
Posted in Closures and service interruptions
Wildfires are affecting mail and parcel delivery in certain communities. Canada Post has implemented contingency measures to serve residents of these communities and to keep them connected.
As such, residents and businesses in affected regions of British Columbia can receive free Mail Forwarding service for up to 12 months.
Effective August 14 through September 14, residents and businesses in the following regions can receive free Mail Forwarding:
- Spallumcheen: V4Y 0P4, V4Y 1A7, V4Y 0P5, V4Y 0P6, V4Y 0P9
- Summerland: V0H 1Z0
- Vernon:
- V1B: V1B 3S1, V1B 3V3, V1B 3W5, V1B 3W6
- V1H: V1H 0B4, V1H 0B5, V1H 1A1, V1H 1A2, V1H 1A3, V1H 1A4, V1H 1A5, V1H 1A6, V1H 1A7, V1H 1A8, V1H 1A9, V1H 1B1, V1H 1B2, V1H 1B3, V1H 1B4, V1H 1B8, V1H 1P6, V1H 1P7, V1H 1P8, V1H 1P9, V1H 1R8, V1H 1S9, V1H 1T4, V1H 1T5, V1H 1T8, V1H 1T9, V1H 1W1, V1H 1W2, V1H 1W3, V1H 1W4, V1H 1W5, V1H 1W6, V1H 1W7, V1H 1W8, V1H 1W9, V1H 1X1, V1H 1X2, V1H 1Z1, V1H 1Z3, V1H 1Z5, V1H 2A1, V1H 2A2, V1H 2A3, V1H 2A4, V1H 2A5, V1H 2A6, V1H 2A8, V1H 2A9, V1H 2G6, V1H 2G7, V1H 2H1, V1H 2J9
Note: Refunds will be processed automatically if affected residents and businesses purchased the Mail Forwarding service prior August 14, 2026.
Effective August 24 through September 24, residents and businesses in the following regions can receive free Mail Forwarding:
- Summerland: V0H 1Z0, V0H 1Z1, V0H 1Z2, V0H 1Z3, V0H 1Z4, V0H 1Z5, V0H 1Z8
- Peachland: V0H 1X7, V0H 1X8, V0H 1X9
Note: Refunds will be processed automatically if affected residents and businesses purchased the Mail Forwarding service prior August 24, 2026.
Free Mail Forwarding service has been extended until September 24 for residents and businesses the following regions:
- 70 Mile House: V0K 2K0, V0K 2K1, V0K 2K2
- Boston Bar: V0K 1C0, V0K 1C1
- Clinton: V0K 1K0
Note: Refunds will be processed automatically if affected residents and businesses purchased the Mail Forwarding service prior August 24, 2026.
Mail Forwarding is an important service for ongoing mail, and it also provides a vital link with government and relief agencies. If a customer receives regular cheques through the mail, it’s important for them to register.
Once they register, Canada Post will be able to forward mail to a different address selected by the customer. This can be done on a short-term basis or for longer periods, even if the address is temporary.
To request the free service, affected customers will need to choose one of the following options:
- register at ca/mailforward using a credit card; no fee will be charged to the credit card;
- go to a post office with a government-issued photo ID (mandatory); proof of authorization is required to request the free service on behalf of another person.
Customers can check the Closures and service interruptions and Delivery service alerts pages for updates, including when postal services resume in their community.
We thank those affected for their patience during this difficult time.
If customers have questions about their postal services, they can contact Canada Post's Customer Service through canadapost.ca/support or at 1-866-607-6301 (TTY: 1-800-267-2797).