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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
 6 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2012
Apr. 11, 2012
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name JEWETT CAMERON TRADING CO LTD  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Feb. 29, 2012  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Central Index Key 0000885307  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --08-31  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   1,609,870
Entity Public Float $ 7,568,990  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Current Reporting Status No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2