Gold Price in Canada
This page shows gold prices in Canada converted from the international spot price at market exchange rates. It is an indicative reference, not a price quoted by a Canadian dealer, jeweller or bank. Retail prices can differ because of premiums, taxes, shipping and dealer margins.
In Canada, gold is most commonly priced per troy ounce for bullion, with grams also used for smaller products and jewellery.
XAU spot equivalent · Canada
CAD 5,625.15 per troy ounce ▲ +27.75 (+0.49%)
Gram CAD 180.85Kilogram CAD 180,852.66Tola CAD 2,109.4322K per gram CAD 165.78
COMEX gold futures (GC=F) · Last 30 daily closes · Latest close CAD 5,644.06
Day change basis: COMEX gold futures (GC=F) — this is futures movement, not spot’s own change.
XAU spot equivalent · Canada
CAD 5,625.15 per troy ounce
| Unit | Price |
|---|---|
| Troy ounce | CAD 5,625.15 |
| Gram | CAD 180.85 |
| Kilogram | CAD 180,852.66 |
| Tola | CAD 2,109.43 |
| Purity | Price / gram |
|---|---|
| 24K | CAD 180.85 |
| 22K | CAD 165.78 |
| 21K | CAD 158.25 |
| 18K | CAD 135.64 |
| 14K | CAD 105.50 |
Figures are the international spot price converted at market exchange rates. They are not local jeweller or shop prices, which add premiums, making charges, taxes and dealer margins.
Source: Live market quote · Quote time: 2026-10-26T22:54:16Z · Retrieved by Gold Updates at page load.
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COMEX gold futures (GC=F) daily closes, in USD. This is futures data, not spot.
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Gold in Canada: currency, quoting and coins
Market context
Gold buyers in Canada trade in the same international market as buyers everywhere else: there is no separate local spot price. What differs locally is the currency, taxes, premiums and shop charges — the metal itself is priced from the one international benchmark, converted here into CAD.
Currency
The currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD), divided into 100 cents. Prices on this page are the international spot price converted at the current market exchange rate for CAD; the conversion rate, not a local dealer board, is what moves the figures here when exchange rates move.
How gold is quoted locally
The international benchmark is quoted per troy ounce in US dollars. Local shops in Canada most commonly quote by the gram for jewellery and small bars; the per-ounce, per-gram and per-kilo figures above are all the same converted price, only the unit changes.
National coin
The best-known national bullion coin is the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf: a 99.99% pure gold coin, issued since 1979. Coin prices in shops still follow weight and purity first; a design premium, where a dealer charges one, sits on top of the metal value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a Canadian dealer's price higher than this page?
The dealer price includes a premium, handling and delivery costs, applicable taxes and a margin, while this page shows only the converted spot-price equivalent.
What moves the gold price in Canadian dollars?
The Canadian-dollar price follows the international gold market and the Canadian dollar exchange rate, so it can change even when the US-dollar price is flat.
Do all dealers charge the same premium?
No, premiums vary by product size, brand, availability and the dealer, with smaller items usually carrying a larger premium per gram than larger bars.
What should I check before buying gold in Canada?
Confirm the total cost including taxes and delivery, check the product's weight and purity, and buy from a reputable dealer with clear return and authenticity policies.
Pricing methodology
Gold Updates takes one XAU spot quote in USD, converts it at the current market exchange rate for CAD, then derives grams (ounce / 31.1034768), kilograms (grams x 1000) and tolas (grams x 11.6638038). Purity multiplies by karat / 24, applied once. Full details: Data Sources & Methodology.