Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Apr. 15, 2024 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Apr. 15, 2024 |
Entity Registrant Name | XENON PHARMACEUTICALS INC. |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001582313 |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity File Number | 001-36687 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | Z4 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-0661854 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 200-3650 Gilmore Way |
Entity Address, City or Town | Burnaby |
Entity Address, State or Province | BC |
Entity Address, Country | CA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | V5G 4W8 |
City Area Code | 604 |
Local Phone Number | 484-3300 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Shares, without par value |
Trading Symbol | XENE |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |