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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Mar. 21, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name TEKMIRA PHARMACEUTICALS CORP    
Document Type 10-K    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   21,945,838  
Entity Public Float     $ 67,789,985
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Central Index Key 0001447028    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2013    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY