Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Jan. 29, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Oct. 31, 2012    
Trading Symbol lxrp    
Entity Registrant Name LEXARIA CORP.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001348362    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-31    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   16,431,452  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Public Float     $ 621,603
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY