Postal Abbreviations for Canadias Provinces and Territories
Canada has ten provinces and three territories. When you type addresses you need to use the abbreviated names of provinces and/or territories. The following table shows a complete list of Canada provinces and territories and their abbreviations. You may also click here for a complete addressing guide.
| Province/Territory | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | BC |
| Alberta | AB |
| Saskatchewan | SK |
| Manitoba | MB |
| Ontario | ON |
| Quebec | QC |
| Nova Scotia | NS |
| New Brunswick | NB |
| Prince Edward Island | PE |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | NL |
| Northwest Territories | NT |
| Yukon | YT |
| Nunavut | NU |
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