Regular Parcel: Economical, reliable ground shipping in Canada

Use Regular Parcel™ for an economical ground delivery service in Canada. Tracking is available and the delivery status can be checked online.

Delivery standards are for items sent between most major urban centres and are estimates only.

Actual delivery times depend on origin, destination, weather conditions and other factors. Find the specific delivery standard from your postal code to a Canadian destination at canadapost.ca/deliverytool.

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Shipping speed

Expected delivery by distance Shipping distance Projected arrival date (business days)
Local 1 - 3 days
Regional 3 - 6 days
National 4 - 10 days

Delivery standards are based on normal delivery conditions and are subject to change without notice. The on-time delivery guarantee may be modified during peak period (see canadapost.ca/notice) or suspended due to causes beyond Canada Post’s reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, epidemics, labour disruptions, equipment failures or unanticipated surges in volume. Other terms and conditions apply.

Included features and additional options

Tracking

Track
You can track parcels using the unique tracking number. Get email notifications or use our mobile app.

Environmental responsibility

Carbon-neutral shipping
Shipping on flat rate boxes and all regular and expedited parcel delivery services is now carbon-neutral.
For more information on carbon-neutral shipping, visit our Sustainable delivery page.

Signature and identity

Signature
The signature will be obtained when your item is delivered.

Hard copy signature
Have a hard copy of the signature sent to you.1

Additional options

Liability coverage up to $100
Purchase $100 coverage or purchase additional liability for valuable parcels. Terms and conditions apply.

Additional liability coverage
Up to $5,000. Terms and conditions apply.

Collect on delivery (COD)
Canada Post will collect up to $5,000 by credit card or up to $1,000 cash before the shipment is delivered. Service available in Canada only.

Returns

Return to sender
Parcels are returned to you if the receiver has moved or the address is incomplete or doesn’t exist.

Need more information?

Read our standards guide for details on all features, options and terms and conditions.

See Canadian shipping standards

1. Online signature image is available online at no additional charge.