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Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Dec. 01, 2022
Entity File Number 001-37606
Entity Registrant Name ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP.
Entity Central Index Key 0001314052
Entity Tax Identification Number 98-0608404
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NV
Entity Address, Address Line One 630 5th Avenue
Entity Address, Address Line Two 20th Floor
Entity Address, City or Town New York
Entity Address, State or Province NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10111
City Area Code 844
Local Phone Number 689-3939
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
Trading Symbol AVXL
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false