Postal Code V5Y - Vancouver (West Mount Pleasant / West Riley Park-Little Mountain), British Columbia, Canada
Postal Code: V5Y
Postal System Details
Postal Authority
Canada Post
Postal System
Alphanumeric postal code (A#A #A#)
Region Structure
Province → City → Local Delivery Unit → Route
Area Information
The postal code V5Y is part of Canada’s alphanumeric postal code system, administered under the operational framework of Canada Post, the national postal authority for Canada. Canadian postal codes follow the pattern A # A # A #, such as K 1 A 0 B X (illustrative only). The first character identifies the province/territory, the next two specify the city and routing area, and the last three characters define the Local Delivery Unit (LDU). This code corresponds to Vancouver (West Mount Pleasant / West Riley Park-Little Mountain) in the British Columbia province/territory, located near latitude 49.2492 and longitude -123.1104. The routing hierarchy follows Province → City → Local Delivery Unit → Route. Example: - Province/Territory: British Columbia - City: (Example: Central Urban City) - Local Delivery Unit (LDU): Vancouver (West Mount Pleasant / West Riley Park-Little Mountain) - Route: Based on final characters This page reflects the structural practices publicly used by Canada Post. All patterns shown are illustrative only. For accurate delivery or address verification, ensure city and LDU match Vancouver (West Mount Pleasant / West Riley Park-Little Mountain), British Columbia, Canada.
Country:
Canada
State:
British Columbia
Area:
Vancouver (West Mount Pleasant / West Riley Park-Little Mountain)
Postal Code:
V5Y
Latitude:
49.2492
Longitude:
-123.1104
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What area does V5Y represent in Canada?
It defines the Local Delivery Unit (LDU) serving Vancouver (West Mount Pleasant / West Riley Park-Little Mountain) in the British Columbia province/territory.
2. How does Canada’s postal code system work?
It uses an alphanumeric structure A#A #A# identifying province, city, routing area, and LDU.
3. Can V5Y verify an address in Canada?
Yes—if the city and LDU match Vancouver (West Mount Pleasant / West Riley Park-Little Mountain), British Columbia.
4. Which authority manages postal codes in Canada?
Canada Post manages postal routing and code assignments nationwide.