Custom Postcards in Canada: The Complete Buying Guide (From $64, 4 Tiers, 14pt or 16pt Stock, Next-Day GTHA Delivery)

Order custom postcards in Canada from $64 — 4 tiers (Standard, Premium, Standard Ultra Thick, Premium Ultra Thick), full-colour CMYK both sides, 14pt or 16pt stock, AQ or UV coating, multiple sizes, manufactured in-house at our Toronto facility with 24-hour turnaround, delivered next business day across the GTHA and Canada-wide. If you run a direct-mail campaign, send out save-the-dates, deliver appointment reminders, or want a low-cost high-impact marketing piece, postcards still deliver one of the highest response rates of any printed marketing format. This guide compares all 4 postcard tiers and walks you through what to specify for the best response rate.

4 Postcard Tiers — The Comparison

Tier	Price (250)	Stock	Coating	Best for
Standard	$64	14pt coated both sides	AQ gloss	High-volume direct mail, appointment reminders, save-the-dates
Premium	$69	14pt coated both sides	UV gloss	Photo-heavy postcards where colour vibrancy matters
Standard Ultra Thick	$69	16pt coated both sides	AQ gloss	Premium feel, real estate listings, executive direct mail
Premium Ultra Thick	$79	16pt coated both sides	UV gloss	Luxury brand direct mail, premium real estate, brands where the postcard IS the message

The 4 tiers vary on two axes: paper thickness (14pt or 16pt) and coating (AQ or UV). 14pt is the standard postal-mail thickness; 16pt is noticeably thicker and feels premium in hand. AQ coating is soft semi-gloss and writeable; UV is high-shine and makes colours pop but is not writeable.

Who Orders Custom Postcards From Us?

• Real estate agents and brokerages — listing postcards, just-listed/just-sold mailings, farm-the-neighborhood campaigns. Ultra Thick formats dominate.
• Restaurants and local services — grand opening mailings, special promotions, loyalty rewards.
• Medical and dental practices — appointment reminders, recall postcards, new-patient welcomes.
• Retail businesses — seasonal sales, new product launches, anniversary promotions.
• Service businesses — plumbing, HVAC, landscaping. Neighborhood-targeted direct mail with seasonal offers.
• Non-profits and charities — fundraising appeals, event invitations, donor thank-yous.
• Wedding and event organizers — save-the-dates, invitations, thank-you cards.
• Political campaigns — candidate introductions, issue messaging, GOTV.

What You Get for $64 to $79

• 250 postcards in your chosen tier and size.
• Full-colour CMYK printing on both sides (4/4).
• 14pt or 16pt coated stock with AQ or UV coating both sides.
• Offset printing at 300LPI / 2400DPI with full bleeds.
• Multiple sizes available — 4″×6″ (standard postcard), 5″×7″ (oversized), 6″×9″ (jumbo, common for real estate listings), 4.25″×5.5″.
• Free PDF proof before printing.
• Custom design assistance available.
• 24-hour in-house printing at our Toronto facility.
• Next-business-day GTHA delivery, Canada-wide standard shipping.

Postcard Design Best Practices

Postcards are read in 2-3 seconds while the recipient is standing at their mailbox sorting junk mail. Designs that survive this triage:

• One big benefit-driven headline on the front. Not your business name. The reason they should care.
• One striking image or photo. Real estate: the home. Restaurant: the food. Service business: the result.
• One clear offer — a discount, a free consultation, a deadline. Specifics convert; vague “call us” copy does not.
• The address area on the back stays clean. Canada Post needs space for the postage indicia and your recipient address. Leave the right two-thirds of the back blank.
• QR code or shortlink for digital follow-up — lets you measure the campaign and gives the recipient a one-tap action.
• High-contrast colours. Postcards compete in mailboxes full of muted, beige direct mail. Bold colours win.

Where We Deliver

Custom postcards ship next business day from our Toronto facility to every GTHA postal code: Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Hamilton and the rest of the GTHA. Canada-wide Canada Post for businesses outside.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which postcard tier should I order?

Standard ($64) for high-volume direct mail where unit cost matters. Premium ($69) when colour vibrancy is critical (real estate photos, food photos). Ultra Thick formats ($69 or $79) when you want the postcard to feel premium in hand — the difference between 14pt and 16pt is dramatic when held.

What size postcard should I order?

4″×6″ is the most-mailed Canada Post postcard size. 5″×7″ and 6″×9″ are oversized formats that stand out in mailboxes — real estate agents use 6″×9″ most often. Check Canada Post postage rates by size before committing to a large mailing.

Can you handle direct mail addressing and Canada Post submission?

For now, we print the postcards and ship to you; you handle Canada Post or your direct-mail house. We can introduce you to local Canadian direct-mail partners who handle addressing and postal-submission workflows.

How many postcards should I order for a direct-mail campaign?

Typical neighborhood-target direct mail campaigns run 500 to 5,000 pieces. Real estate just-listed/just-sold mailings typically 100 to 500 per listing. Test small (500 pieces) before scaling up.

Can I get matching brochures or business cards?

Yes. Postcards + brochures + business cards as a coordinated direct-mail kit ships in one shipment.

How fast can I get postcards for a time-sensitive promotion?

PDF proof within one business day. Printing within 24 hours of approval. Next-business-day GTHA delivery, same-day Toronto rush courier for orders before 11 AM ET.

Can you do variable data printing (different recipient name on each card)?

For higher quantities, variable data printing is available — call us at (647) 501-7200 to discuss the data file and quantity.

Order Your Custom Postcards Today

1. Order online at the Postcards category page.
2. Call us at (647) 501-7200.
3. Visit our Toronto location at 18 King Street East, Suite 1400.

Order Standard Postcards — $64   Order Premium Ultra Thick — $79

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