Gold Rates Today in QUEBEC CITY
Today's gold prices in Quebec City — 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K rates per gram in Canadian dollars, with a live calculator and the French-market dealer guide.
GOLD RATES IN QUEBEC CITY, CANADA
Rates in CAD per Gram
Rates as of Oct 22, 2026 - 03:17 p.m. ET · Source: Gold-API.com
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Understanding Gold Rates Today in Quebec City
Quebec City is Canada's French gold capital: a francophone market with its own buying culture — 18K European-style jewellery dominates, French hallmark terminology is standard, and the Vieux-Québec, Saint-Jean and Saint-Roch districts host the city's jewellers. Prices follow the global spot market converted to Canadian dollars per gram, like everywhere in Canada. Quebec's combined 14.975% tax (5% GST + 9.975% QST) is the highest in the country on jewellery, while investment-grade bullion stays tax-free nationwide. The table above shows today's 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K prices per gram, timestamped in Eastern Time.
Vieux-Québec, Saint-Jean and Saint-Roch
Vieux-Québec holds French-European style jewellers, often family-run, where 18K dominates. The Saint-Jean and Saint-Roch districts add independent designers and custom workshops. Place Laurier and Galeries de la Capitale have national chains for price comparison — visit all three poles before buying.
The QST: 14.975% total, highest in Canada
Investment-grade gold at least 99.5% pure is GST/HST-exempt across Canada. For jewellery, Quebec charges 14.975% total: 5% federal GST + 9.975% provincial QST — the highest tax in the country. A CAD 2,000 necklace costs CAD 2,299.50 in Quebec City, versus CAD 2,260 in Toronto and CAD 2,100 in Calgary. Budget for the tax: it is not negotiable.
The French market: 18K and French hallmarks
In Quebec City, 18K dominates — unlike the GTA's 22K bridal culture. French terminology is standard: poinçon (hallmark), titre (fineness), or jaune, or blanc. Insist on the hallmark stamp (fineness in parts per thousand, e.g. 750 for 18K) and an itemised bill: it is your right as a Quebec consumer.
Tips before you buy
- Budget 14.975% on jewellery — the highest tax in Canada.
- For investing, prefer bars: tax-exempt nationwide, including Quebec.
- Check the hallmark (750 = 18K) and demand an itemised bill.
- Compare three poles: Vieux-Québec, Saint-Jean/Saint-Roch and the malls.
Quebec City buyers can follow the full national picture on our today’s gold rates across Canada page, updated with the same live feed as this city board.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is gold jewellery the most expensive in Quebec?
Quebec has the highest sales tax in Canada: 5% federal GST plus 9.975% provincial QST, totalling 14.975% on jewellery. A CAD 2,000 necklace costs CAD 2,299.50 after tax in Quebec City — CAD 39.50 more than Toronto, CAD 59.50 more than Vancouver, and CAD 199.50 more than Calgary. Investment-grade bullion (99.5%+ pure) stays tax-free nationwide.
Where do people buy gold in Quebec City?
The Vieux-Québec (Old Quebec) and the Saint-Jean and Saint-Roch districts host the city’s jewellers, many with a French-European style leaning toward 18K. Place Laurier and Galeries de la Capitale have national chains. Because it is a French-speaking market, most jewellers serve you in French first — a distinct buying culture from the rest of Canada.
Can Quebec buyers avoid the 14.975% tax on jewellery?
Legally, no — the tax applies where you take delivery. Some buyers purchase investment-grade bars (tax-exempt everywhere in Canada) instead of jewellery, or buy jewellery while travelling in lower-tax provinces. But Quebec revenue rules require the QST on goods brought into the province, so the honest answer is: budget for 14.975% on jewellery.
Is the French-language gold market different in Quebec City?
Yes. Product naming, karat preferences and even the vocabulary differ — 18K dominates over the 22K bridal culture of the GTA, and French hallmark terminology (poinçon, titre) is standard. Our French pages use Quebec-friendly French so local buyers get the same quality of information as English speakers.
Gold Rates in Other Canadian Cities
Compare today's gold rates in Canada's other major cities — the same national spot rate, with different local markets and taxes.