Canada Post is planning to transition approximately 5,000 Prince Rupert addresses from door-to-door mail delivery to community mailboxes in 2027.
Prince Rupert is one of five additional communities Canada Post has identified for conversion next year. The change will affect addresses with the V8J postal code.
The corporation said the move is part of a plan to modernize the postal service and adapt to the changing needs of Canadians and businesses, including the growth of e-commerce.
“Community mailbox conversions are a key part of this plan,” Canada Post said in a release.
The other communities added to the 2027 conversion schedule are Cornwall and South Stormont in Ontario, along with Regina and Saskatoon in Saskatchewan. Together, the five communities represent approximately 65,000 addresses.
Canada Post said it plans to convert approximately four million addresses from door-to-door delivery to community mailboxes, with different communities transitioning each year.
The corporation said it will work with municipal officials and other local stakeholders to identify suitable locations for community mailboxes in Prince Rupert.
Residents will be notified in advance and kept informed throughout the conversion process.
Canada Post said community mailboxes provide secure, locked compartments for mail and parcels. Most parcels delivered by the corporation can fit into either an individual compartment or a dedicated parcel compartment.
“Nearly three quarters of Canadian addresses already receive mail through some form of secure, centralized delivery,” Canada Post said.
The corporation said centralized delivery is also more cost-efficient than delivering mail directly to individual homes.
The Prince Rupert conversion is part of a larger rollout. Canada Post said approximately 686,000 addresses in 55 communities have now been identified for conversion in late 2026 or 2027.
The corporation said it also has accommodations available for residential customers with functional limitations that make accessing community mailboxes difficult.
Through its Delivery Accommodation Program, Canada Post can provide features such as sliding trays, Braille features and more accessible compartments. In some cases, weekly home delivery can also be provided on a seasonal, temporary or permanent basis.
Canada Post said more than 18,000 households across the country currently benefit from some form of accommodation.
Specific community mailbox locations for Prince Rupert have not yet been announced.
Canada Post said it will continue providing advance notice of changes to residents, customers, employees, and other stakeholders as the conversion process moves forward.
