Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2016
Oct. 21, 2016
Document And Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name First American Silver Corp.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001456802  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Aug. 31, 2016  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --11-30  
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer? No  
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer? No  
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? Yes  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   62,320,567
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016