Canadian Postal Code Lookup 2026
Find detailed information about any Canadian postal code including city, province, region, and FSA. Validate postal code formats and browse postal code ranges by province.
How to Use the Canadian Postal Code Lookup
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Enter a Canadian Postal Code
Type any valid Canadian postal code (e.g., M5V 3A8, V6B 1A1, T5J 2R4). The tool automatically validates the format and returns location information.
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Browse by Province
Select a province from the dropdown to see common FSA codes and major cities in that region.
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Understand Your FSA
The first three characters (FSA) identify the forward sortation area - the geographic region for mail sorting.
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Verify Postal Code Format
The tool validates the correct structure and shows if your postal code follows Canada Post standards.
Frequently Asked Questions About Canadian Postal Codes
You can find your complete postal code by using Canada Post's official address lookup tool at canadapost-postescanada.ca. Enter your street address, city, and province to get the exact 6-character postal code for your location.
The second character is a number (0-9) that indicates whether the postal code is urban (0-9 for most areas) or rural. In major cities, numbers typically indicate specific districts: e.g., in Toronto (M), M5V indicates downtown, M4C indicates east end.
Yes, all Canadian postal codes consist of exactly 6 alphanumeric characters (3 letters and 3 numbers) formatted as A1A 1A1. The space between the third and fourth characters is optional but recommended for readability.
Canada Post excludes letters D, F, I, O, Q, and U to prevent confusion with numbers (0 and 1) and to avoid offensive combinations. This ensures the system remains efficient and error-free during mail processing.
Urban postal codes have a second character that is a number (0-9) and represent specific city blocks or buildings. Rural postal codes have the second character as the number 0, representing larger geographic areas with mail delivered to post office boxes.
Yes, Canada Post updates postal codes periodically to accommodate population growth, new developments, and delivery route optimization. When changes occur, residents receive notification from Canada Post. It's always best to verify your postal code before sending important mail.