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Practical, no-nonsense guides for buying and investing in gold in Canada. Written by people who actually track this market every day.

How to Buy Gold in Canada

12 min read · Updated March 2026

A practical guide covering what to buy (coins vs bars vs rounds), where to buy (online dealers vs banks vs local shops), how premiums work, taxes, storage options, and the most common mistakes first-time buyers make.

Gold Tax in Canada — GST/HST by Province

10 min read · Updated March 2026

The complete breakdown of how GST, HST, and PST apply to gold purchases in every Canadian province. Covers the 99.5% purity exemption, capital gains when you sell, FINTRAC reporting requirements, and cross-border buying implications.

Best Gold Dealers in Canada — Honest Comparison

14 min read · Updated March 2026

An unbiased comparison of Canada's six biggest gold dealers: Kitco, Sprott Money, SilverGoldBull, TD Precious Metals, Royal Canadian Mint, and Border Gold. Based on actual daily price tracking data, not affiliate commissions.

Gold in Your RRSP and TFSA

11 min read · Updated March 2026

Can you hold physical gold in a registered account? Yes — but should you? This guide covers eligibility rules, the three options (physical bullion, ETFs, mining stocks), real cost comparisons, and the massive tax advantage of holding gold in a TFSA.

Gold Price History in Canada — 25 Years Analyzed

15 min read · Updated March 2026

A deep dive into 25 years of gold prices in Canadian dollars (2000–2026). Every major bull run, every crash, the CAD exchange rate factor, and the investing lessons that keep repeating. Based on our database of 6,400+ trading days.