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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2014
Oct. 29, 2014
Feb. 28, 2014
Document and Entity Information:      
Entity Registrant Name Jewett Cameron Trading Co Ltd    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Aug. 31, 2014    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Central Index Key 0000885307    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --08-31    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   2,704,630  
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 2014    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Entity Public Float     $ 18,756,725
Entity Incorporation, State Country Name British Columbia    
Entity Incorporation, Date of Incorporation Jul. 08, 1987