How to send mail to an inmate at Ford Mountain Correctional Centre
To write to someone at Ford Mountain Correctional Centre, address the envelope to the inmate's full name, c/o Ford Mountain Correctional Centre, PO Box 1500, Maple Ridge BC V2X 7G3. Ford Mountain Correctional Centre is a provincial correctional centre in Chilliwack, British Columbia, operated by BC Corrections. Mail is inspected before delivery, and inmates can be transferred without notice — double-check the person is still there before you send.
Inmate mail — Ford Mountain Correctional Centre
[Inmate's full name] c/o Ford Mountain Correctional Centre PO Box 1500 Maple Ridge BC V2X 7G3
The facility itself is located at 57657 Chilliwack Lake Road, Chilliwack — but use the mailing address above for letters.
Address verified July 2026 — double-check it against your form or notice before sending.
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Key facts
- Write the inmate's full name on the first line and "c/o Ford Mountain Correctional Centre" below it — mail without a usable inmate name is returned or destroyed.
- All incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband; personal (non-privileged) mail can be read.
- Do not enclose cash, gift cards, postage stamps, jewellery, or anything besides paper — prohibited enclosures are seized.
- Inmates are transferred between facilities without notice. Confirm the person is still at Ford Mountain Correctional Centre before mailing, and double-check the address against BC Corrections's official listing.
- Include your full return address so the person can write back — some facilities refuse mail without one.
- PostPal prints and deposits your letter with Canada Post the next business day, so you can write from anywhere without a printer or stamps.
How to mail it, step by step
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Confirm the person is still at Ford Mountain Correctional Centre
Inmates move between facilities without notice — after sentencing, for security reclassification, or for programs. Confirm during a call or visit that they are still at Ford Mountain Correctional Centre before you send anything, and double-check the mailing address against the official British Columbia listing (linked in the sources below).
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Address it to the inmate, care of the facility
First line: the inmate's full name (the name they are held under, not a nickname). Second line: c/o Ford Mountain Correctional Centre. Then the mailing address: PO Box 1500, Maple Ridge BC V2X 7G3.
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Keep the contents to paper only
A letter on plain paper is always safest. No cash, stamps, gift cards, stickers, glitter, perfume, or laminated items — facilities seize prohibited enclosures and may reject the whole letter. If you want to send photos or documents, call the facility first to confirm what it accepts.
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Common questions
How do I address a letter to an inmate at Ford Mountain Correctional Centre?
Put the inmate's full name on the first line, "c/o Ford Mountain Correctional Centre" on the second line, then the facility's mailing address: PO Box 1500, Maple Ridge BC V2X 7G3. Include your own return address so they can write back.
Is mail to Ford Mountain Correctional Centre opened and read?
Expect it to be. Correctional facilities inspect incoming mail for contraband, and non-privileged personal mail can be read under BC Corrections's rules. Never include cash, gift cards, stamps, or anything besides paper — unauthorized enclosures are confiscated and can get the letter rejected.
What happens if the person has been transferred or released?
The letter will not be forwarded to you or reliably to them. Inmates are moved between facilities without notice, so confirm the person is still at Ford Mountain Correctional Centre — ideally during a phone call or visit — before mailing anything important.
Can the inmate write back to me?
Yes. Include a complete return address on your letter. Inmates in British Columbia provincial custody can send outgoing personal mail, though they may need to cover their own postage.
Can I send photos or printed documents?
Plain paper letters and standard photo prints are generally accepted; polaroids, hard objects, and anything glued, taped, or perfumed usually are not. Rules vary by facility and change — call Ford Mountain Correctional Centre to confirm before sending anything other than a plain letter.
Sources
Addresses verified July 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.