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Example address in Canada
Common local format: Name → Street → Locality/Region → Postal code.
Sample address format, line by line
Recipient name McLeod Street 240 Ottawa, Ontario G4W Canada
- 01 Recipient Recipient name
- 02 Street / building McLeod Street 240
- 03 City / postcode Ottawa, Ontario G4W
- 04 Country Canada
Quick rules
- Recipient name appears first.
- Street name and building number are core elements.
- City and region identify the delivery area.
- Postal code is included when available.
Quick facts
Postcodes
Yes
Typical lines
3–5 lines
Script
Latin (with local diacritics where applicable)
Real example addresses
QuestionsVictoria Memorial Museum Building
McLeod Street 240
Ottawa, Ontario G4W
Canada
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Chebucto Street 559
Baddeck, Nova Scotia G4W
Canada
National Air Force Museum of Canada
RCAF Road 220
Quinte West, Ontario G4W
Canada
First National Dog Museum
Brentwood Avenue
Kamloops, British Columbia G4W
Canada
Ottawa City Hall / Hôtel de ville d'Ottawa
Laurier Avenue West 110
Ottawa, Ontario G4W
Canada
Ottawa City Hall Heritage Building
Elgin Street 195
Ottawa, Ontario G4W
Canada
Ben Franklin Place Client Service Centre
Centrepointe Drive 101
Ottawa, Ontario G4W
Canada
City Hall/Bow Valley College
7 Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta G4W
Canada
Stratford City Hall
Wellington Street 1
Stratford, Ontario G4W
Canada
Central Station
King Street West
Kitchener, Ontario G4W
Canada
Central Station
100 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta G4W
Canada
Central Station
Jasper Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta G4W
Canada
How to read this format
An address format in Canada typically includes the recipient’s name, street address, locality, region, and (when available) a postal code. The ordering can differ by region, but the goal is the same: clear identification of the delivery location. In practice, the street line carries the most weight, while details like apartment, floor, or landmark may appear on an extra line. The examples below show how addresses are commonly written and what information is treated as standard for mail delivery. Local spelling and diacritics are often preserved, and the line order is designed to help postal services route items efficiently. When a postal code exists, it is typically placed near the city or region line.
Below you will find real examples and the exact format used.
Postal codes
Postal codes help route mail quickly and accurately and are used to identify delivery areas.
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