Carriers / Canada Post
Canada Post tracking
The national postal operator of Canada. Handles the majority of Canadian letter mail and a large share of domestic parcels, plus international mail via partner postal networks.
Services
- Regular Parcel
- Expedited Parcel
- Xpresspost
- Priority
- Tracked Packet USA/Intl
Tracking-number formats
Formats below are commonly documented. Some shipments may use additional or updated formats not shown here.
16-digit numeric
Example: 1234567890123456
13-char UPU S10 (ends in CA)
Example: RA123456785CA
Common tracking statuses
- “Electronic information submitted”
- The sender printed a label, but the carrier has not scanned the parcel yet. Updates often take up to 24 hours to appear.
- “Item processed”
- The parcel is moving between sorting facilities. Gaps of a day or two between scans are normal.
- “In transit”
- The parcel is moving between sorting facilities. Gaps of a day or two between scans are normal.
- “Out for delivery”
- The parcel is on the delivery vehicle and should arrive today.
- “Delivered”
- The carrier recorded the parcel as delivered. If you can't find it, check around the property and with neighbours, then contact the sender.
- “Notice left”
- Delivery was attempted or the parcel was left at a pickup location. Check for a notice card and bring ID.
- “Available for pickup”
- Delivery was attempted or the parcel was left at a pickup location. Check for a notice card and bring ID.
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Canada Post guides
Related carriers
Purolator
Canadian courier owned by Canada Post. Strong domestic ground and express network, integrated cross-border service with the US.
UPS Canada
Canadian arm of United Parcel Service. Broad domestic ground plus air, US and worldwide express, brokerage services included on many US inbound shipments.
FedEx Canada
Canadian operations of FedEx Express and FedEx Ground. Strong express and international air network.
DHL Express
International express carrier. In Canada, primarily used for cross-border and worldwide time-definite shipments.
Canada Post tracking questions
- How do I track a Canada Post package?
- Paste your tracking number into the tracker on this page. ParcelPath recognises the Canada Post format and opens the official Canada Post tracking page with your number filled in.
- What does a Canada Post tracking number look like?
- Commonly documented formats: 16-digit numeric (e.g. 1234567890123456); 13-char UPU S10 (ends in CA) (e.g. RA123456785CA).
- Where do I find my Canada Post tracking number?
- Check the shipping confirmation email from the sender, your order page with the retailer, or the receipt and label if you shipped it yourself — the number sits under or beside the barcode.
- Is Canada Post tracking down?
- If tracking shows no updates, the parcel may not have been scanned yet — new labels often take 24 hours to appear. See our carrier status page for known delays and advisories.