Purolator says it is expecting to process more than 52 million packages this holiday season, handling an average of 1.3 million pieces each day from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24, 2025.

The company says its carriers have already started their peak-season operations across Canada, from Prince Rupert, B.C., to Whitehorse, Yukon, to Corner Brook, N.L.

Purolator adds it expects to cover a similar distance travelled fulfilling the deliveries as it did last year, when its team — in delivery vans, electric vehicles and even e-bikes — traveled around 18.3 million kilometers. This is equivalent to 3,325 one-way trips across Canada or 457 trips around the globe, the company claims in a news release. This year, Purolator predicts that the volume of parcels delivered will reach 626 million pounds (284 million kilograms), which equates to more than 41.7 million 15-pound (6.8-kilogram) turkeys.

“With more than 3,000 secure access points for easy package drop-off and pick-up, and special holiday rates to make shipping more affordable, we’re helping Canadians share holiday moments with family and friends and support locally owned businesses,” said Jacqueline Jennings, director of retail at Purolator. “Our network is prepared for the holiday rush, ensuring businesses can ship with confidence and customers receive their deliveries across Canada and beyond.”