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GOLD PRICE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA — APRIL 2020

C$2,382.83 avg/oz

During April 2020, gold dealers serving British Columbia based pricing on CAD spot prices ranging from C$2,221.79 to C$2,458.48 per ounce, with a monthly average of C$2,382.83. The month opened at C$2,221.79 and closed at C$2,336.71, a gain of C$114.92. Investment-grade gold (99.5%+ purity) remains GST/HST-exempt in British Columbia.

DAILY PRICES — APRIL 2020

DateClose (CAD)Change
April 1, 2020C$2,221.79-23.27
April 2, 2020C$2,300.59+78.80
April 3, 2020C$2,308.30+7.71
April 6, 2020C$2,390.06+81.76
April 7, 2020C$2,349.42-40.64
April 8, 2020C$2,333.89-15.53
April 9, 2020C$2,431.34+97.45
April 13, 2020C$2,437.21+5.87
April 14, 2020C$2,437.09-0.12
April 15, 2020C$2,397.51-39.58
April 16, 2020C$2,429.05+31.54
April 17, 2020C$2,371.55-57.50
April 20, 2020C$2,390.41+18.86
April 21, 2020C$2,371.16-19.25
April 22, 2020C$2,452.85+81.69
April 23, 2020C$2,458.48+5.63
April 24, 2020C$2,424.10-34.38
April 27, 2020C$2,415.15-8.95
April 28, 2020C$2,400.89-14.26
April 29, 2020C$2,381.86-19.03
April 30, 2020C$2,336.71-45.15

📊 Gold Market Analysis

The precious metals market in Canada is influenced by multiple factors including global supply and demand, mining production costs, central bank reserves management, and macroeconomic indicators such as GDP growth, unemployment rates, and consumer price inflation. Gold's role as a portfolio diversifier is supported by its low correlation with equities. During the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 COVID crash, gold provided positive returns when stock markets fell 30–50%. A 10% gold allocation has historically reduced portfolio volatility while maintaining competitive long-term returns.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Where can I buy gold in my province?

Most Canadians buy gold online from national dealers (Kitco, Sprott Money, SilverGoldBull) with insured shipping to any province. Some metropolitan areas have local coin shops. The Royal Canadian Mint operates a retail store in Ottawa, Ontario.

❓ Is gold taxed in Canadian provinces?

Investment-grade gold bullion (99.5%+ purity) is exempt from GST/HST in all Canadian provinces under the federal Excise Tax Act. However, provincial policies may vary for numismatic coins, gold jewelry, and gold items below the purity threshold.

❓ Does provincial tax rate affect gold investment returns?

While GST/HST-exempt gold itself is unaffected by provincial tax rates, the marginal tax rate in your province affects capital gains taxes when selling gold. Provinces with lower marginal rates provide a slight advantage for non-registered gold profits.

💡 Canadian Gold Investor Guide

Storage Considerations: Home safe (for holdings under C$50,000), bank safe deposit box (limited insurance), or allocated vault storage through dealers like Kitco or Sprott Money (institutional security, insured). Each option involves different cost, convenience, and risk trade-offs.

Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA): Buy a fixed CAD amount of gold each month — say C$500. This strategy reduces the impact of short-term volatility and removes the stress of timing the market. Over 10+ years, DCA has historically produced returns close to the annual average gold price.

⚖️ Unit Conversions (CAD)

UnitPrice (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)C$2,382.83
Per GramC$76.61
Per KilogramC$76,609.65
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$119.14
Per Tola (11.66g)C$893.56

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