Gold market chart
Historical benchmark in CAD per troy ounce; weight conversions are shown in the tables.
Gold Price Chart in CAD per Grain
Live gold price history in Canadian Dollar (CAD) per grain. Toggle 24H, 7D, 30D, and 1Y ranges to analyze gold trends.
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= 0.0648 grams
= 0.002083 troy ounces
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Gold price by weight
| Weight | Grams | Spot value (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Ounce | 31.1035 | — |
| Gram | 1 | — |
| Kilogram | 1000 | — |
| Pennyweight | 1.55517 | — |
| Tola | 11.6638 | — |
| Tael (Hong Kong) | 37.429 | — |
| Tael (Shanghai / Mainland China) | 50 | — |
| Tael (Taiwan) | 37.5 | — |
| Grain | 0.0648 | — |
| Momme | 3.75 | — |
| Baht | 15.244 | — |
| Chi | 3.75 | — |
| Don | 3.75 | — |
| Mesghal | 4.6875 | — |
Gold price by karat & hallmark
Metal-only melt value; stones and making charges are not included.
What is a Grain? Gold weight, conversions and local use
Definition. The grain (0.0648 g) is the smallest troy unit, one 480th of a troy ounce. One grain equals 0.0648 grams, or 0.00208 troy ounces, which at today's gold spot price works out to — CAD.
Where it is used. Historical coin weights, gold leaf and very small assay samples are still specified in grains. The unit is the trading standard in coin collecting and assaying.
Pricing conventions. No modern bullion product is sold by the grain, but numismatic catalogues use it, so collectors convert grain weights when valuing old coinage. Gold is the metal most often traded in these traditional units, because jewellery and savings demand kept the old weights alive long after industry went metric.
Good to know. The grain was originally the weight of a single barley seed, making it one of the oldest surviving mass units in use.
Gold price per Grain in CAD — quick conversion table
| Quantity | Grams | Troy ounces | Value (CAD) |
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| 1 grain | 0.065 g | 0.0021 oz t | — |
| 5 grains | 0.324 g | 0.0104 oz t | — |
| 10 grains | 0.648 g | 0.0208 oz t | — |
| 100 grains | 6.48 g | 0.2083 oz t | — |
Values are calculated from the live XAU spot price converted into Canadian Dollar and refresh with the price above.
Buying Gold in Canada: local market, taxes and premiums
At the live price shown above per grain, the price you see here is the international XAU spot price converted into Canadian Dollar. Physical buyers in Canada pay that reference plus a premium, and local trading is concentrated around Toronto and the Royal Canadian Mint distribution network. Buyers there generally watch the LBMA price converted at the Bank of Canada daily rate as the day's reference.
Taxes and duties. Bullion of at least 99.5% purity (99.9% for silver) is a zero-rated financial instrument, so no GST or HST applies. Gold is the deepest of the four precious metals markets, so local retail spreads are usually the tightest and buy-back is easiest. That is why the shop price of gold in CAD can sit noticeably above the spot value of the same grain of metal.
How people usually buy. The common routes in Canada are Royal Canadian Mint, bank-linked bullion desks, online dealers and TSX-listed metal trusts. The products most often quoted locally include Gold Maple Leaf, Silver Maple Leaf, RCM 1 kg bars, Maplegram sheets.
Local conventions. The Maple Leaf is struck at 99.99% fineness, one of the purest mass-market bullion coins available. Before you buy, compare the dealer's asking price per grain with the live gold price above, and check the buy-back spread the same dealer offers — that round-trip cost matters more than a small difference in the headline CAD quote.
Market information only, updated with live prices. Not tax or investment advice; tax rules in Canada can change.
Other Precious Metals in CAD
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About Gold Price in CAD
What is Gold?
Gold is a chemical element with symbol Au and atomic number 79. It is a dense, soft, malleable metal that has been used as a store of value for thousands of years.
History
Gold has been known and used by artisans since the Chalcolithic age. Egypt and especially Nubia had the resources to make them major gold-producing areas for much of history.
Common Uses
Interesting Facts
- •Gold is one of the least reactive chemical elements
- •All the gold ever mined would fit in a cube about 21 meters on each side
- •Gold is so malleable that a single gram can be beaten into a sheet of 1 square meter
Gold Price Per Grain in Canadian Dollar
The current gold price per grain in Canadian Dollar (CAD) is updated in real-time based on international market rates. Gold is traded globally and its price fluctuates based on supply and demand, economic conditions, and geopolitical factors.
When buying or selling gold in Canada, it's important to understand that prices are typically quoted in troy ounces on international markets. Our converter helps you easily calculate the price in grains, which may be more practical for local transactions.
The grain is the smallest unit of weight in the troy system, equal to 1/480 of a troy ounce. This unit is commonly used when trading gold in various markets around the world.
Gold Long-Term Returns vs Current CAD Price
How gold has performed over 1, 5, 10, and 20 years against today's spot price (USD/oz). Useful for Canada investors tracking gold in CAD.
| Period | Start date | Price then | Return |
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Historical prices are approximate annual averages, interpolated between anchor years (1980–2026).
Gold price in CAD – FAQ
How much does one ounce of gold cost in CAD today?
One troy ounce of gold currently costs approximately the live spot price shown on this page. This live spot price is refreshed every 5 minutes from MetalflowAPI market data and reflects the international XAU/CAD rate.
What is the current gold rate in Canada today?
The current gold rate in Canada is the live spot price shown on this page per grain. Prices refresh every 5 minutes and follow the international Gold spot price converted to Canadian Dollar.
How much is 1 grain of gold in CAD?
1 grain of gold equals the live spot price shown on this page today. This is calculated from the live spot price per troy ounce, converted via the CAD exchange rate (1 grain = 0.0648 grams).
How is the gold price per grain calculated?
The gold price per grain is calculated by converting the international spot price (quoted per troy ounce in USD) to CAD using the current exchange rate, then converting to the grain weight unit (1 grain = 0.0648 grams).
Do I pay tax or VAT when buying gold in Canada?
Bullion of at least 99.5% purity (99.9% for silver) is a zero-rated financial instrument, so no GST or HST applies. Always confirm the current rule with the dealer, because the tax treatment changes the real cost per grain more than small differences in the CAD spot quote.
Where do people usually buy gold in Canada?
The usual routes are Royal Canadian Mint, bank-linked bullion desks, online dealers, TSX-listed metal trusts. Local trading is centred on Toronto and the Royal Canadian Mint distribution network, and the products most often quoted are Gold Maple Leaf, Silver Maple Leaf, RCM 1 kg bars, Maplegram sheets.
Why is the shop price of gold higher than the spot price in CAD?
Retail prices add a dealer premium covering refining, minting, shipping, insurance and margin, plus any local tax. Gold is the deepest of the four precious metals markets, so local retail spreads are usually the tightest and buy-back is easiest. Compare the asking price per grain with the live spot value above, and check the dealer's buy-back spread.
Which price reference does the Canada gold market follow?
Local buyers generally follow the LBMA price converted at the Bank of Canada daily rate, converted into Canadian Dollar (CAD). The Maple Leaf is struck at 99.99% fineness, one of the purest mass-market bullion coins available.