It’s always the right time to make someone’s day
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…”
Make it even more special
Add a floral touch to your mail
Send the beauty of flowers to brighten someone’s day.
Buy these stampsYou 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.
All the details...
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.
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.
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.
Prepaid envelopes
Buy now, ship later with our convenient prepaid, standard-size envelopes.
Envelopes
Shop for mail supplies, like prepaid envelopes, in our online store and get all the info you need to choose the right envelope.
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.
Prepaid envelopes
Buy now, ship later with our convenient prepaid, standard-size envelopes.
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.
Properly address a letter within Canada
10-123 1/2 MAIN ST SE
MONTREAL QC H3Z 2Y7
Civic Address (Second-last Line)
Municipality, Province and Postal Code (Last Line)
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.
Properly address a letter within Canada
10-123 1/2 MAIN ST SE
MONTREAL QC H3Z 2Y7
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.
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.
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.
Stamps
You can use stamps to send letters, cards and other lightweight papers. Need some? We sell them online and in our post offices.
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.
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.
Mailboxes
Once you’ve sealed and stamped your letter or postcard, mail it at a regular mailbox, community mailbox or post office.
Mailboxes
Once you’ve sealed and stamped your letter or postcard, mail it at a regular mailbox, community mailbox or post office.
Delivery Time Standards
Delivery time standards for regular mail sent within Canada are:
- An average of 2 business days for local mail
- An average of 3 business days within the province
- An average of 4 business days for national mail
These timeframes are not guaranteed as weather and mail volume can affect delivery times.
Delivery Time Standards
Delivery time standards for regular mail sent within Canada are:
- An average of 2 business days for local mail
- An average of 3 business days within the province
- An average of 4 business days for national mail
These timeframes are not guaranteed as weather and mail volume can affect delivery times.