Gold today (22 Oct 2026): 5,743 CAD per troy ounce, which is 185 CAD per gram of pure gold. This is the international spot reference in Canadian dollar, not a shop price.
Price by karat
Karat
1 gram
10 grams
1 ounce
24K 99.9% pure
184 CAD
1,844 CAD
5,737 CAD
22K 91.7%
169 CAD
1,692 CAD
5,264 CAD
21K 87.5%
162 CAD
1,616 CAD
5,025 CAD
18K 75%
138 CAD
1,385 CAD
4,307 CAD
1 troy ounce = 31.1035 g · 1 kg of pure gold = 184,631 CAD
185 CAD per gram for pure (24K) gold; 22K is about 169 CAD and 18K about 138 CAD (spot reference, 2026-10-22).
How has the gold price changed in the past year?
Down 5.9% — from 196 CAD to 185 CAD per gram between 21 Oct 2025 and 22 Oct 2026. The high was 241 CAD on 29 Jan 2026.
What is a troy ounce?
The unit used for precious metals: 1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams, a little heavier than an ordinary ounce (28.35 g).
Source: Open exchange-rate data by fawazahmed0/exchange-api (CC0), compiled daily from public sources; the gold price is the international spot reference per troy ounce, converted at the day’s reference exchange rate. Purity prices are simple proportions of the pure-metal price. Shop prices include making charges, dealer margins and taxes. Reference only — not an offer to buy or sell.