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Parcel shipping guide 2026

Canada Post parcel services 2026

Domestic parcel tiers and Canada-to-USA cross-border options, with Expedited Parcel access notes.

Domestic parcels and Canada–USA shipment options.

Canada domestic parcel services
Regular ParcelSlowest
Starting: ~$12.20 (0.5 kg)
Lowest cost; no on-time guarantee
Expedited Parcel1–7 business days
Starting: Account required
Best value tracked; requires Solutions for Small Business card or commercial account
Xpresspost1–2 business days
Starting: ~$12.05+ (0.5 kg, regional)
On-time guarantee; available at retail
Priority1–2 days (guaranteed)
Starting: ~$23.51+ (0.5 kg)
Fastest; premium pricing
Canada → USA parcel options
Small Packet USAUnder 1 kg
Starting: ~$9.11 CAD
No tracking
Tracked Packet USAUnder 2 kg
Starting: ~$12.70 CAD
Tracking + $100 insurance
Expedited Parcel USAUp to 30 kg
Starting: ~$21.54 CAD
Tracking; account required
Xpresspost USAUp to 30 kg
Starting: ~$30.30 CAD
Tracking + guarantee

Volumetric weight: (L × W × H cm) ÷ 5,000 = kg. Billed at greater of actual or volumetric weight. Max 30 kg / 200 cm on domestic services.

Access note: Canada Post Expedited Parcel — the best-value tracked service — requires a Solutions for Small Business discount card or a commercial Standing Offer Agreement. Without an account, retail pricing applies and Xpresspost or Priority are the tracked options. ship. by Covantra provides access to Expedited Parcel rates without a separate Canada Post account. Get Expedited Parcel access

See how these rates stack up against USPS, UPS, and FedEx in the carrier comparison → Not sure whether your item counts as a parcel under Canada Post's rules? Check the classification guide →

Frequently asked questions

What are the Canada Post parcel weight and size limits?
Canada Post domestic parcel services (Regular Parcel, Expedited Parcel, Xpresspost, Priority) accept packages up to 30 kg. Maximum length is 200 cm; length plus girth (2×width + 2×height) cannot exceed 300 cm. Volumetric weight is calculated as (L × W × H in cm) divided by the service's DIM divisor — 5,000 for Priority, Xpresspost, and Expedited Parcel, or 6,000 for Regular Parcel — and you're billed at whichever is greater, actual or volumetric weight.
What is the difference between Canada Post Expedited and Xpresspost?
Canada Post Expedited Parcel delivers in 1–7 business days and is the most cost-effective tracked service, but requires either a Solutions for Small Business discount card or a commercial account. Xpresspost delivers in 1–2 business days with a money-back on-time guarantee and is available at retail pricing without an account. Both include tracking and up to $100 compensation.
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