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Jan. 14, 2021
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Lexaria Bioscience Corp.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001348362  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --08-31  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   5,104,332
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Nov. 30, 2020  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2021  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes