| Cover | Jun. 27, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 27, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 000-55626 |
| Entity Registrant Name | WESTERN URANIUM & VANADIUM CORP. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001621906 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1271843 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | A6 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 330 Bay Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1400 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Toronto |
| Entity Address, Country | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | M5H 2S8 |
| City Area Code | 970 |
| Local Phone Number | 864-2125 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
