Gold Rate in Canada Today
Live gold price in Canada in CAD — 24K, 22K, 18K, 14K, per gram, tola & ounce, with today's change. Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
Gold Rate Today in Canada (CAD)
| Purity | 1 gram | 10 gram | 1 tola (11.66g) | 1 ounce (31.1g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | C$209 | C$2,093 | C$2,442 | C$6,511 |
| 22K | C$192 | C$1,919 | C$2,238 | C$5,968 |
| 18K | C$157 | C$1,570 | C$1,831 | C$4,883 |
| 14K | C$122 | C$1,221 | C$1,424 | C$3,798 |
Silver today: C$3 per gram · C$97 per ounce.
How Is the Gold Rate in Canada Decided?
The gold rate in Canada is anchored to the international spot price of gold, quoted in US dollars per troy ounce on global markets and traded around the clock. To get the local price, that dollar figure is converted into CAD using the live exchange rate, then divided down to a per-gram value and adjusted for local taxes, import costs and the retailer's margin. Because both the dollar gold price and the CAD exchange rate move continuously, the Canada gold rate changes throughout the day rather than staying fixed.
Canada quotes gold per gram and per troy ounce. The Royal Canadian Mint's Gold Maple Leaf is a benchmark 24K coin. 14K and 18K are standard for jewellery, with 24K for investment products. The figures on this page are refreshed automatically every day from live bullion and currency data, giving Canadian buyers a reliable benchmark to compare against a jeweller's board rate before purchasing.
Tax, Purity & Buying Tips in Canada
Tax: Pure investment gold (99.5%+) is exempt from GST/HST; jewellery is taxed. Always ask whether the quoted price already includes tax and the making or workmanship charge, because those extras — not the metal itself — are usually where the biggest differences between sellers appear.
Purity: Match the karat to your purpose. Choose 24K bars and coins for investment, and lower karats such as 22K, 21K or 18K for jewellery that must withstand daily wear. Look for a recognised assay or hallmark stamp so you receive the purity you pay for. Compare the day's rate: the price a Canada shop quotes should sit close to today's benchmark above; a large gap is worth questioning. Use the calculator below to separate the pure metal cost from making charges and tax so you can negotiate with confidence.
Canada Gold Value Calculator
Enter weight, purity and making charges to estimate the price in CAD (including local tax).
Gold Rate in Canada — FAQ
What is the gold rate today in Canada?
Today (Wednesday, 12 August 2026) 24K gold in Canada is about C$209 per gram and 22K about C$192 per gram, in CAD. That is roughly C$6,511 per ounce for 24K.
What is the price of 1 tola of gold in Canada?
1 tola equals 11.66 grams. In Canada today, 1 tola of 24K gold is about C$2,442 and 22K about C$2,238.
Is gold cheaper in Canada?
Gold everywhere tracks the same international spot price; local differences come from currency, taxes and margins. Pure investment gold (99.5%+) is exempt from GST/HST; jewellery is taxed.
Which gold purity is best to buy in Canada?
14K and 18K are standard for jewellery, with 24K for investment products. Choose 24K for investment and lower karats for durable jewellery.
How often is this Canada rate updated?
Automatically every day, from live international spot and CAD exchange rates.