Gold & Silver Price Today in Canada
Live prices per oz t in CAD
Live gold and silver prices in Canada in CAD. Gold karats 24/22/21/18/14K and silver purities 999/925/900 — updated daily.
🥇 Gold Price — Canada
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21K Gold — 7-Day Chart (CAD/oz t)
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Silver Price Today in Canada
Fine 999, Sterling 925 and Coin 900 silver prices in CAD per oz t, ounce and kilo. Updated daily from live XAG/USD rates.
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Fine 999 Silver — 7-Day Chart (CAD/oz t)
Gold in Canada
Canada is a major gold-producing nation and home to one of the world's most recognized gold coins — the Royal Canadian Mint's Maple Leaf. Canada's gold market is mature and well-regulated, with prices quoted in Canadian Dollar (CAD) per troy ounce or gram. Investment gold enjoys favorable tax treatment, and Canada's proximity to the US COMEX market ensures tight alignment with international benchmarks.
Local Market Context
The Royal Canadian Mint (Ottawa) produces the iconic Gold Maple Leaf coin and a range of bullion products distributed globally. Toronto and Vancouver are the main retail gold hubs, with major dealers including Kitco (headquartered in Montreal), Silver Gold Bull, and Guardian Gold. The TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) hosts more gold mining companies than any other exchange in the world, making Canada central to global gold equity markets.
Taxes & Duties on Gold in Canada
Canada's GST/HST does not apply to investment-grade gold (99.5%+ fineness) — it is zero-rated under the Excise Tax Act. Gold jewelry carries the standard HST/GST rate (5–15% depending on province). No import duty applies. Capital gains on gold are taxable in Canada at 50% inclusion rate (i.e., half of the gain is added to income and taxed at your marginal rate). Freshgoldprice.com displays prices with zero GST, reflecting investment bullion.
Buying Tips for Canada
Royal Canadian Mint Gold Maple Leafs are Canada's most liquid investment coin, recognized worldwide and widely accepted by dealers with minimal assay requirements. Kitco offers competitive online pricing with multiple vault storage options in Montreal. For investment, confirm the product is 99.5%+ fineness to qualify for GST/HST zero-rating. Provincial sales taxes vary — check your province's rules before buying locally.
Gold as an Investment in Canada
Canada offers strong gold investment fundamentals: GST-free investment bullion, the world's most liquid and recognized bullion coin (Maple Leaf), deep mining equity markets on TSX, gold ETFs on TSX (iShares Gold Bullion ETF, Sprott Physical Gold Trust), and internationally respected vault operators like Kitco. The CAD's commodity-currency nature provides a natural partial hedge against gold price drops.
Gold & Silver Price FAQ — Canada
- What is the gold price per gram in Canada today?
- The current gold price per gram in Canada is shown in the gold table above in CAD, sourced from international XAU/USD spot rates converted to local currency.
- Which gold karat is most popular in Canada?
- 24K gold is most popular in Canada for investment, with 14K and 18K for jewellery. The price is shown in the table above in CAD per oz t.
- How are gold karats calculated?
- Pure gold is 24K. Price per oz t of each karat = 24K price × (karat ÷ 24). So 14K gold = 58.3% pure gold.
- What is the silver price per gram in Canada today?
- The current silver Fine 999 price per gram in Canada is shown in the silver section above in CAD, updated daily from live XAG/USD spot rates.
- What is the difference between Fine 999 and Sterling 925 silver?
- Fine 999 silver is 99.9% pure and is the standard for investment bars and bullion. Sterling 925 is 92.5% silver alloyed with copper, widely used for jewelry and silverware.
- Does the gold price in Canada include taxes?
- Canada does not levy import duty or VAT on gold. The displayed price reflects spot × CAD exchange rate × dealer margin only.
- What makes the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf special?
- The Royal Canadian Mint's Gold Maple Leaf, produced since 1979, was the world's first 99.99% pure (4 nines fine) gold bullion coin. It is one of the world's most recognized and liquid gold coins, accepted by dealers worldwide, and features advanced security features including micro-engraved maple leaves visible under magnification.
- Is there GST on gold in Canada?
- Investment-grade gold (99.5%+ fineness bars and coins) is zero-rated for GST/HST under Canada's Excise Tax Act — effectively tax-free to buy. Gold jewelry carries the standard GST/HST rate. This makes investment bullion purchases in Canada very competitive in tax terms.
- What is Kitco and why is it significant?
- Kitco is a Montreal-based precious metals dealer that also operates one of the world's most-visited gold price information websites. It offers bullion buying, selling, and vault storage services, and its spot price feeds are used by traders, jewelers, and investors worldwide as a real-time gold price reference.