24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
$201
per gram
Live gold rates for Ottawa by karat purity. Prices are market references only — final cost varies by jeweler premium, making charges, taxes, and local spread.
Ottawa gold rate today reflects Canada's capital city and a government-dominated economy. Ottawa's gold retail market is smaller than Toronto or Vancouver, with dealers concentrated in the downtown ByWard Market area and suburban Gloucester and Barrhaven. As a federal government city, Ottawa has a stable but less commodity-sensitive economy than Calgary or Vancouver. The city's diverse diplomatic and immigrant community generates consistent gold jewelry demand. Ottawa rates often carry the widest dealer spread of the six cities listed - reflecting lower trading volume and a smaller wholesale dealer base. Ontario's 13% HST applies to jewelry purchases in Ottawa. Latest local-time refresh: the current 24K rate is $201 per gram and $6,248 per troy ounce. 22K is $184 per gram and 18K is $151 per gram.
If you are searching for today gold rate in Ottawa, Canada, this page gives live 24K, 22K and 18K references in CAD with gram, troy ounce, tola and 10 gram breakdowns.
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
$201
per gram
22 Karat
(916 fineness)
$184
per gram
21 Karat
(875 fineness)
$176
per gram
18 Karat
(750 fineness)
$151
per gram
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
$200.88
per gram
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
$6,248.07
per troy ounce
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
$2,343.02
per tola
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
$2,008.80
per 10 gram
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Estimated Value
$184.14
$184.14 per gram (22k)
Weight in grams: 1.000
Compare today's city benchmark with Canada-wide reference to understand local retail spread before purchase.
| Ottawa 24K / gram | $201 |
| Canada national 24K / gram | $201 |
| Difference | +$0 higher in Ottawa |
Local reference market: ByWard Market and suburban dealer network.
This benchmark reflects local demand, inventory spread, and dealer quote behavior on top of international spot and USD/CAD movement.
Canada context: investment bullion is usually GST/HST-exempt, while jewelry checkout can include making charges and provincial tax layers (13% HST (Ontario)).
Trend view for Ottawa, Canada. This chart uses the same local reference series shown in the table below.
This 10-day table shows the short-term direction for 18K, 22K and 24K rates in Ottawa.
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | $150.66 | $184.14 | $200.88 | +0.15% |
| May 20, 2026 | $150.44 | $183.87 | $200.59 | +0.55% |
| May 19, 2026 | $149.61 | $182.86 | $199.48 | -1.01% |
| May 18, 2026 | $151.14 | $184.73 | $201.53 | -0.07% |
| May 15, 2026 | $151.25 | $184.87 | $201.67 | -2.61% |
| May 14, 2026 | $155.31 | $189.83 | $207.09 | -0.42% |
| May 13, 2026 | $155.97 | $190.62 | $207.95 | +0.43% |
| May 12, 2026 | $155.30 | $189.81 | $207.06 | -0.87% |
| May 11, 2026 | $156.66 | $191.48 | $208.88 | -0.04% |
| May 08, 2026 | $156.72 | $191.55 | $208.96 | +0.44% |
Review the broader 30-day trend to understand how today gold rate in Ottawa compares with recent market movement.
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | $150.66 | $184.14 | $200.88 | +0.15% |
| May 20, 2026 | $150.44 | $183.87 | $200.59 | +0.55% |
| May 19, 2026 | $149.61 | $182.86 | $199.48 | -1.01% |
| May 18, 2026 | $151.14 | $184.73 | $201.53 | -0.07% |
| May 15, 2026 | $151.25 | $184.87 | $201.67 | -2.61% |
| May 14, 2026 | $155.31 | $189.83 | $207.09 | -0.42% |
| May 13, 2026 | $155.97 | $190.62 | $207.95 | +0.43% |
| May 12, 2026 | $155.30 | $189.81 | $207.06 | -0.87% |
| May 11, 2026 | $156.66 | $191.48 | $208.88 | -0.04% |
| May 08, 2026 | $156.72 | $191.55 | $208.96 | +0.44% |
| May 07, 2026 | $156.04 | $190.71 | $208.05 | +0.38% |
| May 06, 2026 | $155.44 | $189.98 | $207.25 | +2.77% |
| May 05, 2026 | $151.25 | $184.87 | $201.67 | +0.80% |
| May 04, 2026 | $150.05 | $183.39 | $200.07 | -2.38% |
| May 01, 2026 | $153.71 | $187.87 | $204.95 | +0.33% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $153.21 | $187.26 | $204.28 | +1.53% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $150.90 | $184.44 | $201.20 | -1.01% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | $152.44 | $186.31 | $203.25 | -1.79% |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $155.23 | $189.72 | $206.97 | -0.99% |
| Apr 24, 2026 | $156.78 | $191.62 | $209.04 | +0.37% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | $156.21 | $190.92 | $208.28 | -0.58% |
| Apr 22, 2026 | $157.12 | $192.04 | $209.49 | +0.73% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | $155.99 | $190.65 | $207.98 | 0.00% |
Gold prices in Ottawa follow global XAU spot and then convert into CAD. That means city benchmarks can move from either spot volatility or USD/CAD shifts, even when one side is relatively stable.
Canadian checkout pricing can diverge from spot because jewelry invoices include making charges and province-level tax structure, while investment bullion is generally GST/HST-exempt.
For wider context, compare Canada national gold rate, review historical gold prices, and monitor USD to CAD exchange rate.
Disclaimer: Prices may be delayed and rates can vary by dealer, market, tax, and spread. Data is for informational use only and not financial advice.