How to Calculate the Postage to Canada

Whether you're shipping a postcard or an important document to Canada, you'll need to calculate the postage you need. To calculate this amount, you need to know your postal code, which is an alphanumeric code that's six characters long. You can include the name of a city if you'd like. Also, be sure to include the word "CANADA" below the address. The recipient's address should appear in the center of the envelope. The postage stamp should be affixed in the upper-right corner of the envelope.

There are a few different ways to calculate the postage to Canada. First-class mail can take seven to twenty-one days to arrive in Canada. While most shipments arrive in Canada within that timeframe, you should contact your local post office to find out if your package has arrived. For faster mail delivery, you can use USPS's global express guaranteed mailing service. This option takes one to three business days to deliver your mail internationally. Overnight delivery is also available at several Canadian cities.

Once you have calculated the postage to Canada, you can choose which shipping service to use. You can choose between USPS and UPS when sending an envelope to Canada. The USPS has a 66-pound weight limit and won't transport larger packages over that limit. FedEx, on the other hand, is the best choice if you need the package to reach Canada quickly. It's also the least expensive option for small parcels.