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Document and Entity Information
 3 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
Nov. 30, 2011
Document And Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.,  
Entity Central Index Key 0001392694  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Oct. 31, 2011  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --04-30  
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer? No  
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer? No  
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? No  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   21,554,945
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011