Province

Capitalize when following name, lowercase if preceding:

            Saskatchewan Province

            province of Sichuan

            Prairie Provinces

            Maritime Provinces (Canada)

but     Basin and Range province (geologic)

Generally do not abbreviate the name of a Canadian province or territory in text.  In certain cases, such as maps and map notes, atlases, and fact boxes, abbreviations may be used.

Below is an accepted list of traditional abbreviations with two-letter postal abbreviations included in bold. Postal abbreviations should be used in addresses.