Alta Vista Postal Terminal - K1A 0A0 - Ottawa, ON
Posted by: 
jiggs11
N 45° 24.749 W 075° 39.393
18T E 448626 N 5028983
This is the main distribution centre for the Ottawa region, built in 1970.
Waymark Code: WMXNE8
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 02/02/2018
Views: 6
The Alta Vista Postal Terminal is the main sorting hub for all letter and parcel mail delivered to the Ottawa region. Designed by Ottawa architect D'Arcy Helmer, the Terminal processes about 2,000,000 pieces of mail daily.
The terminal is located at the corner of Riverside Drive and Industrial Avenue, just off Hwy 417.
Address is
1424 Sandford Fleming Avenue
Ottawa ON K1A0A0
Post Office Type: Distribution Centre
Province/Territory: Ontario
Historical Significance: Yes - Less than 50 years old
Friendly and helpful service: yes
What brought you here?:
Was geocaching and waymarking in the area.
Location has a philatelic display: Not Listed
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