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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Ashton College Instructor – Immigration Consulting
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