Morale Mail

Until December 31, 2011, Canada Post is allowing Canadian Forces family members and friends to send lettermail weighing up to 500 grams to deployed Canadian Forces members free of charge. Letters must be dropped off at participating Morale Mail Drop-Off locations.

Can’t get to a designated drop-off location? Contact us for more information about how you can get your special message to your deployed soldier.

Deployment Support Coordinator
South Side Community Centre
1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Ontario
(613) 687-2104 ext. 223 or the Deployment Support Centre at
1-877-218-9993
deployment.pmfrc@bellnet.ca

Local Morale Mail Drop off Locations

	Location	Hours of Operation	Pickup/Delivery Day
Petawawa, Ontario	Deployment Support Centre (South Side Community Centre), 1578 Wolfe Avenue	Mon – Thurs 08:15-21:00 Fri 08:15-19:00 Sat 11:00-15:00	Mondays & Wednesdays
	The Family Centre, 12 Reichwald Cres.	Mon - Fri 08:00-16:00	Mondays & Wednesdays
	PMFRC North Side, 10-16 Regalbuto Avenue	Mon - Fri 08:00-16:00	Mondays & Wednesdays
	Base Mailroom, Bldg S-111, CFB Petawawa	Mon – Fri 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:30	Wednesday Noon
Pembroke, Ontario	East-End Moncion Market, 425 Pembroke Street East	Mon-Fri 08:00-21:00 Sat 07:30-18:00 Sun 09:00-18:00	Mondays & Wednesdays
	Pembroke Armouries, 177 Victoria Street	Tue - Fri 9:00-16:00 Thur 19:00-21:00	Wednesdays
	Pembroke Observer Office		Wednesdays
Deep River, Ontario	Post Office, 783 Deep River Rd.	Mon to Fri 9:00–17:45	Wednesdays
Chalk River, Ontario	Post Office, 8 Albert St.	Mon to Fri 9:00–17:45 Sat 9:00–12:00	Wednesdays
Renfrew, Ontario	Stone Meadows Kitchen Shop, 350 Raglan St. South	Mon – Thurs 9:30-18:00 Fri 9:30-20:00 Sat 9:30-18:00 Sun 11:00-16:00	Mondays
Eganville, Ontario	Post Office, 220 John St.	Mon to Fri 8:30–17:45 Sat 9:00–12:00	Mondays

Morale Mail – Free Holiday Parcel Delivery

During the holiday season, Canada Post offers free parcel delivery as well as free lettermail delivery to our deployed troops. Please check this website regularly for updates on the upcoming year’s holiday program.

Parcel Packaging

All packages must be securely packaged to avoid damage and leaking. Place breakable items or liquid substances within a strong outer container to avoid damaging other items. Canadian Forces Morale Mail is not insurable or traceable.

Parcel Dimensions, Size & Weight

Items that do not meet size and weight restrictions will not be accepted.

Maximum weight of 20 kilograms
Maximum length of 1 metre; and
The maximum length + girth* is 2 metres.
The definition of girth is “width + height + width + height”

Return Address

Place the return address and phone number in the top left corner of parcels.

Customs/Contents List

All parcels are subject to inspection by the host country’s customs officials. Therefore, write a detailed list of contents on the bottom left corner of all parcels.

Template Parcel Mailing Labels

Download Mailing Labels [PDF]

Tips for Sending Mail

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