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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
 3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2011
Jan. 06, 2012
Feb. 28, 2011
Document and Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name JEWETT CAMERON TRADING CO LTD    
Document Type 10-Q    
Document Period End Date Nov. 30, 2011    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Central Index Key 0000885307    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --08-31    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   1,858,457  
Entity Public Float     $ 9,550,611
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1