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Writing a letter is easy

Tell someone you’re thinking of them. Share a photo or a kid’s drawing.

It only takes a few minutes.

Share your holiday fun

“I never thought baking cookies could be so…”

Tell them about the kids

“The kids are practicing…”

Share your new thing

“I’m doing yoga at home…”

Share a new hobby

“I started scrapbooking…”

Share your big news

“I can’t wait to…”

Writing inspiration

Make it even more special

Add a floral touch to your mail

Send the beauty of flowers to brighten someone’s day.

Buy these stamps

Help them write back

Make it easy: include a stamped envelope.

Buy stamped envelopes

Find a postal code

Look up a Canadian postal code in any province or territory.

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You don’t need much to send a letter!

All you need is...

A stamp

One stamp works for up to 5 sheets of paper* (30 g).

An envelope

Start with a letter-sized envelope.

An address

Ask your loved ones for their address in a call or text. If you only have a partial address, Canada Post can help you complete it.

A mailbox

Drop your letter in a community mailbox or at your local post office.

Whoosh! Your letter is on its way.

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Postcards

A postcard is a quick, fun way to show you care.

Minimum size is 5.5 by 3.5 inches (140 mm by 90 mm) and up to 9.6 by 6.1 inches (245 mm by 156 mm) before it needs extra postage, when sending within Canada. You can find dimensions, weight and rates for U.S. and international postcards here.

Don’t have a postcard handy? Pop into a nearby card shop, or buy pre-stamped ones at a post office or online. You can create one yourself by uploading a favourite photo or doodle.

Envelopes

Shop for mail supplies, like prepaid envelopes, in our online store and get all the info you need to choose the right envelope.

Learn more and shop

Standard envelopes

Save on postage by using standard-size envelopes. They measure up to a maximum of 245 mm by 156 mm (9.6 inches by 6.1 inches), can be up to 5 mm thick when filled, and can weigh up to 50 g when filled.

Non-standard and oversize envelopes

Oversize or non-standard size envelopes and postcards can weigh 0 g to 50 g once filled. They exceed 245 mm by 156 mm (9.6 inches by 6.1 inches) but cannot exceed 380 mm by 270 mm (15 inches by 10.6 inches). They can be up to 20 mm thick when filled. They will cost you more in postage than standard envelopes.

Learn more about oversize mail.

Prepaid envelopes

Buy now, ship later with our convenient prepaid, standard-size envelopes.

Purchase online.

Address

Need help addressing your letter? We’ve got tips and tools to help.

Have a partial address?

Our AddressComplete tool can help you fill in the blanks.

Try Address Complete

Don’t know the postal code?

We can help!

Find a postal code

Properly address a letter within Canada

JOHN JONES
10-123 1/2 MAIN ST SE
MONTREAL QC H3Z 2Y7

The Addressee (First Line)
Civic Address (Second-last Line)
Municipality, Province and Postal Code (Last Line)

Stamps

You can use stamps to send letters, cards and other lightweight papers. Need some? We sell them online and in our post offices.

Buy online Find a post office

Stamp Rates

Pay the right amount for your postage

Rates depend on the destination (within Canada or beyond), weight and the size of your item. Check out our standard and oversize dimensions below.

Save on stamps by buying booklets or coils

Standard stamp rates within Canada

Up to 5 sheets of paper weighing up to 30 g

$1.07/stamp
$0.92/stamp in a booklet

Up to 9 sheets of paper weighing 30 g to 50 g

$1.30/stamp

Oversize mail

Special postage is required for items such as large documents, oversized envelopes, and heavy cards.

Learn more

It’s always the right time to make someone’s day

Writing a letter is easy

Share your holiday fun

Tell them about the kids

Share your new thing

Share a new hobby

Share your big news

Make it even more special

Add a floral touch to your mail

Help them write back

Find a postal code

You don’t need much to send a letter!

A stamp

An envelope

An address

A mailbox

Whoosh! Your letter is on its way.

All the details...

Postcards

Envelopes

Address

Stamps

Stamp Rates

Mailboxes

Delivery Time Standards