Canada Post tracking
Canada Post is the Canadian postal operator and the final-mile carrier for most inbound international parcels.
Tracking number format
16 digits, or UPU format ending in CA
1234567890123456 · RA123456789CA
Domestic tracking numbers are 16 digits; international registered items use the UPU format.
How long does delivery take?
2-9 days domestically
Remote and northern destinations add several days. Customs assessment on inbound parcels is a frequent source of delay.
Things that look wrong but usually are not
- Items with duty owing are held at a post office and generate a card rather than a delivery attempt.
Also known as
Postes Canada · Xpresspost
Marketplaces that ship with Canada Post
If you ordered from one of these, your parcel may well be travelling with Canada Post even though the seller never said so.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a Canada Post tracking number look like?
- 16 digits, or UPU format ending in CA. Domestic tracking numbers are 16 digits; international registered items use the UPU format.
- How long does Canada Post take to deliver?
- 2-9 days domestically. Remote and northern destinations add several days. Customs assessment on inbound parcels is a frequent source of delay.
- Why has my Canada Post tracking not updated?
- Parcels are only scanned at fixed points along the route, and on economy services those points can be days apart. Silence of up to two weeks during international transit is normal. See what tracking silence means for how long is too long.
- Can I track a Canada Post parcel without an account?
- Yes. Paste the number in the box above. Trackuo needs no account and stores nothing about you beyond the parcel itself.