List of Canadian television channels
Encyclopedia
Canada has adopted the NTSC
and ATSC television
transmission
standard
s without any alterations. However, some unique local variations exist for DTH
television because of transponder
design variation in the Anik
series of satellites.
NTSC
NTSC, named for the National Television System Committee, is the analog television system that is used in most of North America, most of South America , Burma, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, and some Pacific island nations and territories .Most countries using the NTSC standard, as...
and ATSC television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
transmission
Transmission (telecommunications)
Transmission, in telecommunications, is the process of sending, propagating and receiving an analogue or digital information signal over a physical point-to-point or point-to-multipoint transmission medium, either wired, optical fiber or wireless...
standard
Standardization
Standardization is the process of developing and implementing technical standards.The goals of standardization can be to help with independence of single suppliers , compatibility, interoperability, safety, repeatability, or quality....
s without any alterations. However, some unique local variations exist for DTH
DTH
DTH may refer to:* The Daily Tar Heel, a student newspaper at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill* Dance Theatre of Harlem, New York City* Danmarks Tekniske Højskole, a previous name for the Technical University of Denmark...
television because of transponder
Transponder
In telecommunication, the term transponder has the following meanings:...
design variation in the Anik
Anik (satellite)
The Anik satellites are geostationary communications satellites launched by Telesat Canada for television in Canada. In Inuktitut, Anik means "little brother".-The Satellites:-Anik A:...
series of satellites.
English
- CBC TelevisionCBC TelevisionCBC Television is a Canadian television network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster.Although the CBC is supported by public funding, the television network supplements this funding with commercial advertising revenue, in contrast to CBC Radio which are...
, a national public network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting CorporationCanadian Broadcasting CorporationThe Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
(CBC). It broadcasts in English, French and in Aboriginal languages in the territories and northern regions of Québec and Labrador.- CBC NorthCBC NorthCBC North is the name for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's radio and television service in the Canadian Arctic. Originally known as the CBC Northern Service, its first operations began in 1958 with radio broadcasts including the takeover of CFYK, originally a Royal Canadian Signal...
, a publicly owned television system run by the CBC operating in the territories, northern Quebec and Labrador, airing the complete CBC Television schedule with a few exemptions to local programming.
- CBC North
- CTVCTV television networkCTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
, a national private network (except for Newfoundland & Labrador and the territories) owned by Bell Media broadcasting in English.- CTV AtlanticCTV AtlanticCTV Atlantic is a system of four television stations in the Canadian Maritimes, owned and operated by the CTV Television Network, a division of Bell Media...
, a privately owned network of stations airing the complete CTV network schedule within Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island owned by Bell Media. - CTV Northern OntarioCTV Northern OntarioCTV Northern Ontario, formerly known as MCTV, is a system of four television stations in Northern Ontario, Canada, owned and operated by the CTV Television Network, a division of Bell Media.These stations are:...
, a privately owned network of stations airing the complete CTV network schedule within in Northern Ontario owned by Bell Media.
- CTV Atlantic
- GlobalGlobal Television NetworkGlobal Television Network is an English language privately owned television network in Canada, owned by Calgary-based Shaw Communications, as part of its Shaw Media division...
, a national private network (except for Newfoundland & Labrador and the territories) owned by Shaw MediaShaw MediaShaw Media is the television broadcasting division of Shaw Communications. Shaw Media owns the Global Television Network, which broadcasts via 11 television stations, as well as various specialty channels including HGTV Canada, Showcase, Food Network Canada, and History Television.Despite also...
broadcasting in English.
French
- Télévision de Radio-CanadaTélévision de Radio-CanadaTélévision de Radio-Canada is a Canadian French language television network. It is owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, known in French as Société Radio-Canada. Headquarters are at Maison Radio-Canada in Montreal, which is also home to the network's flagship station, CBFT-DT...
, most often referred to as Radio-Canada or SRC. A national public network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting CorporationCanadian Broadcasting CorporationThe Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
broadcasting in French. - TVATVA (TV network)TVA is a privately owned French language television network in Canada. The network is currently owned by Groupe TVA Inc. , a publicly traded subsidiary of Quebecor Media...
, a privately owned television network, based in Quebec but available across Canada on cable, broadcasting in French. TVA is owned by Quebecor Media.
Multilingual
- APTNAboriginal Peoples Television NetworkAboriginal Peoples Television Network is a Canadian broadcast and cable television network. APTN airs and produces programs made by, for and about Aboriginal Peoples...
, a broadcast television network with television stations in the three territories and cable network carried nationwide on cable and satellite. Programming focuses on Aboriginals. It operates in English, French and various Aboriginal languages.
English
- CitytvCitytvCitytv is a Canadian English language television system owned and operated by Rogers Communications under its Rogers Broadcasting Ltd. division...
, a privately owned television system with stations in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia It is owned by Rogers CommunicationsRogers CommunicationsRogers Communications Inc. is one of Canada's largest communications companies, particularly in the field of wireless communications, cable television, home phone and internet with additional telecommunications and mass media assets...
. - Crossroads Television SystemCrossroads Television SystemCrossroads Television System, or CTS, is a privately held Canadian television system.CTS airs predominantly Christian-based religious programming, most notably 100 Huntley Street, The Michael Coren Show and LIFE Today with James & Betty Robison, as well as other religious and faith based...
, using the on-air brand CTS, a group of three stations in Ontario and Alberta owned by Crossroads Christian CommunicationsCrossroads Christian CommunicationsCrossroads Christian Communications is a Canadian non-profit charitable corporation located in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. While it focuses on media development and production, it also has extensive involvement in Christian missions and aid and relief work....
. - CTV Two, a privately owned television system with stations in Ontario, British Columbia, and Atlantic Canada. It is owned by Bell Media.
- Great West TelevisionGreat West TelevisionGreat West Television is a television system in regional British Columbia, made up of the following stations:*CKPG, Prince George *CJDC, Dawson Creek...
, a privately owned group of stations affiliated with CBC TelevisionCBC TelevisionCBC Television is a Canadian television network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster.Although the CBC is supported by public funding, the television network supplements this funding with commercial advertising revenue, in contrast to CBC Radio which are...
and CitytvCitytvCitytv is a Canadian English language television system owned and operated by Rogers Communications under its Rogers Broadcasting Ltd. division...
in British Columbia. - JoytvJoytvJoytv is a privately held Canadian television system owned by ZoomerMedia. Joytv airs a mix of multi-faith and family-oriented programming in the form of dramas, comedies, news magazines, talk shows and more.-History:...
, a privately owned television system based in British Columbia and Manitoba and is owned by ZoomerMediaZoomerMediaZoomerMedia Limited is a group of Canadian media operations controlled by Moses Znaimer. According to Znaimer, these media outlets primarily target what he calls "zoomers" or "baby boomers with zip", defined as people in their 50s, 60s and 70s who want to remain socially and culturally engaged and...
.
French
- V, a privately owned television system based in Quebec broadcasting in French. V is owned by Remstar CorporationRemstar CorporationRemstar Corporation is a Canadian media corporation with operations in broadcasting, production and distribution. The company is based in Montreal, Quebec and was founded in 1998 by brothers Julien and Maxime Rémillard.-Assets:...
.
Multilingual
- Omni TelevisionOMNI TelevisionOmni Television, corporately styled as OMNI Television, is a Canadian television system owned and operated by Rogers Communications. It consists of the company's conventional television stations in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta which are licensed as multicultural stations...
, a group of five privately owned multicultural television stations in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia owned by Rogers MediaRogers MediaRogers Media Inc is a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc., which owns Canada's largest publishing company, Rogers Publishing Limited, which has more than 70 consumer and business publications. Rogers Media Inc...
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Defunct regional broadcast television systems
- A-ChannelA-Channel (Craig Media)A-Channel was a Canadian television system owned by Craig Media from 1997 to 2004 and CHUM Limited from 2004 to 2005. It consisted of Craig's television stations in Winnipeg, Calgary and Edmonton, and was the company's unsuccessful attempt to build a national network.CHUM Limited, which acquired...
, owned by Craig Media. - BBSBaton Broadcast SystemONT was initiated in 1991, consisting of eight CTV affiliates - seven owned by Baton and Electrohome's CKCO. Initially providing 10.5 hours of common programming each week, this was soon expanded to 35 hours....
, or the Baton Broadcast System, owned by Baton Broadcasting. - E!, owned by Canwest.
- Northern TelevisionNorthern TelevisionNorthern Television was the name of a subnetwork in northern British Columbia, composed of two private CBC Television stations, CFTK-TV, and CJDC-TV.-History:...
, similar in fashion to Great West TelevisionGreat West TelevisionGreat West Television is a television system in regional British Columbia, made up of the following stations:*CKPG, Prince George *CJDC, Dawson Creek...
, also in BC. Shared by two northern BC CBC TelevisionCBC TelevisionCBC Television is a Canadian television network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster.Although the CBC is supported by public funding, the television network supplements this funding with commercial advertising revenue, in contrast to CBC Radio which are...
affiliates.
English
- CHCH, using the on-air brand CHCH - a privately owned television station in Hamilton owned by Channel ZeroChannel Zero Inc.Channel Zero is an independent Canadian broadcasting and media group, which holds assets in television broadcasting and film distribution.The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.-Ownership structure:...
which airs local news & movies. - CHEK, using the on-air brand CHEK - a privately owned television station in Victoria owned by CHEK Media Group.
- CJIL, using the on-air brand The Miracle Channel - a privately owned Christian television station in Lethbridge, Alberta owned by The Miracle Channel Association.
- CJON, using the on-air brand NTV - a privately owned television station in Newfoundland & Labrador owned by Stirling Communications International.
Multilingual
- CJNT, using the on-air brand Metro 14 - a privately owned television station in Montreal owned by Channel ZeroChannel Zero Inc.Channel Zero is an independent Canadian broadcasting and media group, which holds assets in television broadcasting and film distribution.The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.-Ownership structure:...
airing multicultural and English programming.
English
- CFEG-TVCFEG-TVCFEG is a low-power Christian television station broadcasting from Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. The station is owned and operated by the Clearbrook Mennonite Brethren Church....
, Abbotsford, British Columbia. - CFSO-TVCFSO-TVCFSO channel 32 is a Canadian television station, licensed to and serving Cardston, Alberta. It is owned by Logan & Corey McCarthy.-Programming:...
, Cardston, Alberta. - CFTS-TVCFTS-TVCFTS-TV is a community channel in the community of Teslin, Yukon...
, Teslin, Yukon. - CFTV-TVCFTV-TVCFTV is a low-power community television station in Leamington, Ontario, Canada, which began broadcasting in early 2006. The station was licensed by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission in 2003....
, Leamington, Ontario. - CH5248NAC TVNAC TV is a cable community channel in Neepawa, Manitoba, seen on cable channel 12.NAC TV also broadcasts on UHF channel 30, licensed as CH5248.-CRTC License related:*...
, Neepawa, Manitoba. - CHCT-TVCHCT-TVCHCT-TV is a Canadian television station, broadcasting in St. Andrews, New Brunswick and serving the Charlotte County area. The slogan of the station is "Where Charlotte County is on TV."-History:...
, St. Andrews, New Brunswick. - CHET-TVCHET-TVCHET-TV is a community television station in Chetwynd, British Columbia. The station was founded on March 8, 2000 when then-Governor General Adrienne Clarkson cut the ribbon for their new studios....
, Chetwynd, British Columbia. - CHNE-TVCHNE-TVCHNE-TV is a community channel in the community of Chéticamp, Nova Scotia....
, Chéticamp, Nova Scotia. - CHOB-TVCHOB-TVCHOB-TV is a low-power community television station in Hobbema, Alberta, Canada, which began broadcasting in 1997. The station was licensed by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission on July 10, 1997....
, Hobbema, Alberta. - CHVC-TVCHVC-TVCHVC-TV, branded as VCTV, is a community television station licenced to Valemount, British Columbia, Canada, broadcasting on VHF channel 7....
, Valemount, British Columbia. - CIER-TVCIER-TVCIER-TV is a low-power community television station in Ear Falls, Ontario, Canada, which began broadcasting in the early 1980s. The station was licensed by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission before 1984....
, Ear Falls, Ontario. - CIHC-TVCIHC-TVCIHC-TV is a community channel in the community of Hay River, Northwest Territories....
, Hay River, Northwest Territories. - CIRE-TVCIRE-TVCIRE-TV is a community channel in the community of High Prairie, Alberta....
, High Prairie, Alberta. - CKER-TV, Kahnawake, Quebec
- VX9AMKStar Ray TVStar Ray TV is a community television station in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The station, which broadcasts on channel 15 in Toronto's Beaches neighbourhood, was launched in 1997 when Jan Pachul, an amateur radio , applied to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission for licence...
, (using the on-air brand Star Ray TV), Toronto, Ontario.
English
- CTV Two Alberta, a privately owned station in Alberta owned by Bell Media. Airs a mix of educational and entertainment programming. Not available over-the-air (though two stations relayed its programming over-the-air under the former Access branding until they were shut down in August 2011), only available through cable throughout the province.
- Knowledge, a publicly owned educational station in British Columbia owned by the government of British Columbia. Limited availability over-the-air, but is available on cable throughout the province.
- SCNSaskatchewan Communications NetworkSCN is a Canadian English language cable television entertainment, information, and educational channel in the province of Saskatchewan...
, a privately owned educational station in Saskatchewan owned by the Bluepoint Investment Corporation. Not available over-the-air, only available through cable throughout the province. - TVOTVOntarioTVOntario, often referred to only as TVO , is a publicly funded, educational English-language television station and media organization in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is operated by the Ontario Educational Communications Authority, a Crown corporation owned by the Government of Ontario...
, a publicly owned educational station in Ontario owned by the government of Ontario. Available over-the-air and on cable throughout the province. (CICA Toronto)
French
- Canal SavoirCFTU-TVCFTU-TV is a Canadian French language educational television station in the province of Quebec, owned by a private consortium known as CANAL, consisting primarily of Quebec-based post-secondary institutions. CFTU currently uses the on-air brand, Canal Savoir...
, an educational station in Quebec owned by a private consortium known as CANAL, consisting primarily of Quebec-based post-secondary institutions. Broadcasts educational programming in Montreal over-the-air, but is available on cable throughout the rest of the province. (CFTU Montreal) - Télé-QuébecTélé-QuébecTélé-Québec is a French language public educational television network in the Canadian province of Quebec. Known legally as Société de télédiffusion du Québec , it is a provincial crown corporation owned by the Government of Quebec...
, a publicly owned educational station in Quebec owned by the government of Québec. Available over-the-air and on cable throughout the province. (CIVM Montreal) - TFOTFOTFO is a Canadian French language educational public television network in the province of Ontario. It is the only French-language television network in Canada whose operations are based entirely outside of Quebec....
, a publicly owned educational station in Ontario owned by the government of Ontario. Available over-the-air and on cable throughout the province, and since 2010 in Manitoba. (CHLF Toronto/Hawkesbury)
English
- Bravo!
- Business News NetworkBusiness News NetworkBusiness News Network ' is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel. BNN broadcasts programming related to business and financial news and analysis. As of December 2010, the station is based from 299 Queen Street West in Downtown Toronto and is owned by Bell Media...
- Canadian Forces Radio and TelevisionCanadian Forces Radio and TelevisionEnglish: Canadian Forces Radio and Television , French: Radiotélévision des Forces canadiennes , is a television and radio network system broadcast by satellite to those members of the Canadian Forces ground forces who are serving overseas in places such as the Middle East, Africa and Europe and,...
(not available domestically) - CBC News Network
- CMT
- CP24
- CPAC (English feed)
- CTV News Channel
- Discovery Channel
- E!E! (Canadian TV channel)E! Entertainment Television is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel which is owned and operated by Bell Media. E! is devoted to entertainment programming including entertainment news, film, television, celebrities, and fashion...
- Food Network
- HGTV
- History TelevisionHistory TelevisionHistory Television is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel that presents programming about history and some non-historical programming of military, science and technology interest. It is owned by Shaw Media. Its French language counterpart is Historia.The channel operates two...
- MTV
- MuchMore
- MuchMusicMuchMusicMuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
- OLN
- OWN
- Showcase
- Slice
- Space
- Sportsnet
- TeletoonTélétoon (Canadian TV channel)Télétoon is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel that specializes in animation programming. Télétoon is owned by Teletoon Canada Inc; a 50/50 partnership between Astral Media and Corus Entertainment...
- The Comedy NetworkThe Comedy NetworkThe Comedy Network a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media specializing in comedy programming.The channel operates two time shifted feeds, East and West ....
- The Score
- The Weather NetworkThe Weather NetworkThe Weather Network is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel that broadcasts weather-related news and information 24 hours a day....
- Treehouse TVTreehouse TVTreehouse TV is a Canadian English language cable television specialty channel with programming targeted towards preschoolers that was launched on October 17, 1997. Its name comes from YTV's old children's programming block, The Treehouse...
- TSNThe Sports NetworkThe Sports Network, commonly abbreviated as TSN, is a Canadian English language Category C specialty channel and is Canada's leading English language sports TV channel. TSN premiered in 1984, in the first group of Canadian specialty cable channels...
- Jets on TSN
- TSN Habs
- TSN2TSN2TSN2 is a secondary feed of the Canadian English language Category C specialty channel TSN, owned by CTV Specialty Television Inc., a joint venture of Bell Media and ESPN...
- TVtropolisTVtropolisTVtropolis is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Shaw Media and Rogers Media.The channel operates two time shifted feeds: East and West .-Programming:...
- VisionTV
- W NetworkW NetworkW Network is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Corus Entertainment. W Network broadcasts lifestyle and entertainment programming aimed at women....
- YTV
French
- ARTVARTVARTV is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel specializing in the arts and culture; including music, dance, theatre, visual arts as well as films and scripted television series.-History:...
- Canal DCanal DCanal D is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel owned by Astral Media. Canal D focuses on documentary programming primarily in the form of documentary-style television series that focus on a variety of topics such as crime, biographies, nature, science, and more.-History:In June...
- Canal VieCanal VieCanal Vie is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel owned by Astral Media. Canal Vie airs lifestyle and entertainment programs aimed at women in the form of talk shows, documentaries, reality TV series, films, and more...
- CPAC (French feed)
- ÉvasionEvasionEvasion may refer to:*Évasion, a Canadian French-language travel and adventure television channel*Evasion , a deceptive act*Evasion , to avoid government mandate through specious means...
- HistoriaHistoriaHistoria is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel which presents informative and entertainment programming related to history in the form of dramas, films, documentaries, human interests programs and more...
- LCNLe Canal NouvellesLe Canal Nouvelles is a Canadian French language Category C 24 hour headline news specialty channel owned by Groupe TVA, a division of Quebecor Media...
- MétéoMédiaMétéoMédiaMétéoMédia is a 24-hour Canadian French language Category A specialty channel and web site, which provides weather information 24 hours a day. It primarily serves viewers in Quebec, although some cable TV systems in Ontario and New Brunswick carry the channel as well. It is available nation-wide...
- MusiMaxMusiMaxMusiMax is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel owned by Astral Media operating out of Montreal, Quebec.MusiMax is devoted to music and music related programming focusing more on adult contemporary, soft-rock, classic rock and lighter music than its sister station, MusiquePlus...
- MusiquePlusMusiquePlusMusiquePlus is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel owned by Astral Media operating from Montreal, Quebec.MusiquePlus is devoted to music and music related programming from various genres including pop, rock, RnB and focuses on a younger demographic than its sister station, MusiMax...
- Radiotélévision des Forces canadiennesCanadian Forces Radio and TelevisionEnglish: Canadian Forces Radio and Television , French: Radiotélévision des Forces canadiennes , is a television and radio network system broadcast by satellite to those members of the Canadian Forces ground forces who are serving overseas in places such as the Middle East, Africa and Europe and,...
(not available domestically) - RDIRéseau de l'informationRéseau de l'information is a Canadian French language Category C news channel operated by CBC/Radio-Canada. RDI began broadcasting on January 1, 1995, and is considered the French-language equivalent of the CBC News Network, also owned by the CBC....
- RDSRéseau des sportsRéseau des sports , is a Canadian French language Category C specialty channel showing sports and sport-related shows. It is available in 2.5 million homes, and is owned by CTV Specialty Television Inc....
- RDS2RDS2RDS2 is a secondary feed of the Canadian French language specialty channel RDS, owned by CTV Specialty Television Inc., a joint venture of Bell Media and ESPN...
- RDS2
- Séries+Séries+Séries+ is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel devoted to scripted comedy and dramatic programming. The channel is a joint venture between Astral Media and Shaw Media.-History:...
- TélétoonTélétoon (Canadian TV channel)Télétoon is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel that specializes in animation programming. Télétoon is owned by Teletoon Canada Inc; a 50/50 partnership between Astral Media and Corus Entertainment...
- TV5
- VRAK.TVVRAK.TVVRAK.TV is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel aimed at youth audiences. VRAK.TV is currently owned by Astral Media.-History:...
- ZtéléZtéléZtélé is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel owned by Astral Media. Ztélé focuses on programming primarily from the science fiction, fantasy, and technology genres consisting of dramas, films, documentaries, and more.-History:...
Multicultural
- ATN Channel
- Fairchild TVFairchild TVFairchild TV or FTV is a Canadian Cantonese language Category A specialty channel. It is co-owned by majority owner Fairchild Media Group and Television Broadcasts Limited which owns 20% of the business...
- Odyssey
- TalentvisionTalentvisionTalentvision is a Canadian Mandarin Chinese Category A specialty channel. It is owned by the Vancouver based Fairchild Media Group and Television Broadcast Limited. Talentvision's studios are located in Richmond, British Columbia.Talentvision features programming from Mainland China as well as...
- TelelatinoTelelatinoTelelatino, also referred to as TLN, is a Canadian Category A Specialty channel broadcasting general interest programming from Canada and around the world, primarily in Italian and Spanish...
English
- Hansard TVHansard TVHansard TV, also known as Hansard Broadcasting Services, is the legislature broadcaster of the Legislative Assembly in the Canadian province of British Columbia...
(British ColumbiaBritish ColumbiaBritish Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
) - House of Assembly ChannelHouse of Assembly Channel (Newfoundland)The House of Assembly Channel is a cable television channel broadcast throughout much of Newfoundland and Labrador, exclusively on cable. The channel first signed on the air on November 17, 2001.-Programming:...
(Newfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
) - Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick Television Service
- Legislative TelevisionLegislative TelevisionLegislative Television is a cable television network in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Legislative Television was established in 1991 to broadcast the parliamentary proceedings of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia...
(Nova ScotiaNova ScotiaNova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
) - Ontario Parliament NetworkOntario Parliament NetworkThe Ontario Parliament Network is a television network in the Canadian province of Ontario, established in 1986 to broadcast the parliamentary proceedings of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario...
- Saskatchewan Legislative NetworkSaskatchewan Legislative NetworkThe Saskatchewan Legislative Network is the province-wide cable television network that broadcasts sessions of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, similar to the Ontario Parliament Network. The network is available on cable television, much like the educational Saskatchewan Communications...
English
- ATN Cricket PlusATN Cricket PlusATN Cricket Plus is a Canadian Category B English language pay television channel that is owned by Asian Television Network . It is the first television channel in Canada dedicated to the sport of Cricket and features extensive coverage of various tournaments...
- ATN NDTV 24x7ATN NDTV 24x7ATN NDTV 24x7 is a Canadian Category B English language pay television channel that is owned by Asian Television Network . It broadcasts programming from NDTV 24x7, a popular news and information television channel from India, and Canadian content...
- CBNCommonwealth Broadcasting NetworkCommonwealth Broadcasting Network is a Canadian English language Category B pay television channel owned by Asian Television Network .CBN focuses on programming from the Caribbean along with programs from Africa...
- Encore AvenueEncore AvenueEncore Avenue is a Canadian English language Category A premium television service. Encore Avenue is designated to operate west of the Ontario-Manitoba border, including the territories. Encore Avenue is owned by Corus Entertainment...
(Two multiplex channels)- Encore Avenue 2
- Family (Two multiplex channels)
- Disney Junior
- Movie CentralMovie CentralMovie Central is a Canadian English language Category A premium television service. Movie Central is designated to operate west of the Ontario-Manitoba border, including the territories...
(Four multiplex channels)- HBO Canada (West)
- Movie Central 2
- Movie Central 3
- MpixMpixMpix is a Canadian English language Category A premium television service. Mpix is designated to operate east of the Ontario-Manitoba border, excluding the territories. Mpix is owned by Astral Media...
(Two multiplex channels)- MorePix
- Super Channel (Four multiplex channels)
- Super Channel 2
- Super Channel 3
- Super Channel 4
- The Movie NetworkThe Movie NetworkThe Movie Network is a Canadian English language Category A premium television service, owned by Astral Media. The service is licensed to operate east of the Ontario-Manitoba border, excluding the territories...
(Five multiplex channels)- HBO Canada (East)
- MExcess
- MFest
- MFun!
French
- CinépopCinépopCinépop is a Canadian French language Category B premium television channel. It presents classic films from the 1950s to today. It is owned by Astral Media....
- Super ÉcranSuper ÉcranSuper Écran is a Canadian French language Category A premium television service that broadcasts nationally via satellite or cable subscribers. The network is owned by Astral Media...
(Four multiplex channels)- Super Écran 2
- Super Écran 3
- Super Écran 4
Multicultural
- ATN Aastha TV
- ATN B4U MoviesATN B4U MoviesATN B4U Movies is a Canadian Category B pay television channel that is owned by Asian Television Network . It broadcasts programming from B4U Movies and Canadian content. Programming consists of Bollywood movies and other Bollywood film based programming in Hindi.-External links:* *...
- ATN B4U MusicATN B4U MusicATN B4U Music is a Canadian Category B Hindi music pay television channel that is owned by Asian Television Network. It broadcasts programming from B4U Music and Canadian content. Programming consists of music from Bollywood movies and other music videos, interviews, request shows, and...
- ATN BanglaATN Bangla (Canada)ATN Bangla is a Canadian Category B Bengali language pay television channel that is owned by Asian Television Network . It broadcasts programming from ATN Bangla, an unrelated popular television channel from Bangladesh and Canadian content. The channel offers a wide variety of programming...
- ATN Zee CinemaATN Zee CinemaATN Zee Cinema is a Canadian Category B Hindi language pay television channel that is owned by Asian Television Network . It broadcasts programming and films from Zee Cinema's extensive library of content and Canadian content...
Audio and/or text-only services
- Broadcast NewsCanadian Press Cable ServiceThe Canadian Press Cable Service is a text-only headline news service provided by the Canadian Press and distributed by Canadian cable television companies...
(English) - Canal MCanal MCanal M is a Canadian 24-hour French language non-profit audio broadcast television service. Canal M is an audio-only service that broadcasts readings of news articles from newspapers and magazines. It is owned by Vues & Voix...
(French) - GalaxieGalaxieGalaxie is a Canadian multilingual digital pay television audio service owned by Stingray Digital.-Programming:Galaxie consists of 49 commercial-free music based audio channels, each devoted to a particular genre, distributed through digital television platforms. Each channel consists of a...
(operates both English and French channels) - Real Estate ChannelReal Estate ChannelReal Estate Channel is a Canadian English language cable television channel. It is currently owned by Pacific Real Estate Media Ltd.-Programming:...
(English) - TXT-TVTXT-TVTxT-TV is a Category 2 Specialty Service Canadian English language channel that is owned by Airborne Technology Ventures. It was developed by Airborne's founders, Garner Bornstein and Andy Nulman, based on a concept of viewer-created content. It broadcasts interactive mobile games...
(English) - VoicePrintVoicePrintVoicePrint is a Canadian 24-hour English language non-profit audio broadcast television service. VoicePrint is an audio-only service that broadcasts readings of news articles and features from more than 600 of Canada’s top newspapers and magazines, as well as audio theatre and films. It is owned by...
(English)
English
- ABC SparkABC SparkABC Spark is an upcoming Canadian English language Category B specialty channel based on the U.S. cable network ABC Family by focusing on programming aimed at teens and preteens...
(launching Spring 2012) - Action
- Animal Planet
- AOV Adult Movie ChannelAOV Adult Movie ChannelAOV Adult Movie Channel or more commonly referred to as AOV TV is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel. It is a premium adult entertainment television channel consisting of explicit adult feature films, scheduled by genre specifically for each viewing demographic. It is owned...
- ATN NEO CricketATN NEO CricketATN NEO Cricket is a Canadian Category B English language digital cable specialty channel that is owned by Asian Television Network . It is the second fully dedicated cricket channel owned by ATN, after ATN Cricket Plus. Programming includes live and tape-delay matches as well as other...
- Aux
- BBC CanadaBBC CanadaBBC Canada is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel. It presents programming primarily from the BBC. BBC Canada is a joint venture between Shaw Media and BBC Worldwide.-Programming:Main article: List of programs broadcast by BBC Canada...
- BBC KidsBBC KidsBBC Kids is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Knowledge Network Corporation and BBC Worldwide. It's a commercial-free channel that airs programming aimed at youth ranging from pre-schoolers to teens.-Overview:...
- Bite
- bold
- BookTelevisionBookTelevisionBookTelevision is a Canadian, English-language, Category A specialty channel that broadcasts programming relating to books, literature, and various media...
- bpm:tvBpm:tvbpm:tv is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Stornoway Communications. bpm:tv's programming is devoted to dance, club lifestyle, and dance music- electronica, house, techno, eurodance, trance, and other similar genres.-History:In November 2000, a partnership between...
- CityNews ChannelCityNews ChannelCityNews Channel is a Canadian English language local news and information channel for the Greater Toronto Area . Owned by Rogers Media and licenced as a Category B digital cable specialty channel, it is currently available in Ontario and broadcasts a single feed in high definition which is also...
- Comedy Gold
- Cosmopolitan TVCosmopolitan TV (Canada)CosmopolitanTV is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel.CosmoTV broadcasts programs aimed at women ages 18–34. The channel's name and concept is licensed from the American women's magazine Cosmopolitan...
- DejaViewDejaViewDejaView is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Shaw Media. It airs television shows from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.-History:In November 2000, Global Television Network Inc...
- Discovery Science
- Disney XDDisney XD (Canada)Disney XD is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel. It is wholly owned by Astral Media. The channel launched on June 1, 2011 in both standard and high definition, as well as a video on demand platform....
- DIY NetworkDIY Network (Canada)DIY Network is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel with programming focusing on do it yourself home improvement projects. The channel is a joint venture between Shaw Media and Scripps Networks Interactive.-History:...
- documentary
- Dusk
- ESPN Classic
- EuroWorld SportEuroWorld SportEuroWorld Sport is a Canadian Category B digital cable specialty channel. It is owned by Telelatino Network Inc, a consortium primarily owned by Corus Entertainment. EuroWorld Sport primarily features programming related to association football ....
- FashionTelevisionChannelFashionTelevisionChannelFashionTelevisionChannel is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. The channel broadcasts programming related to fashion, modelling, photography, art, architecture and design...
- Fight Network
- Fox Sports World CanadaFox Sports World CanadaFox Sports World Canada is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Shaw Media. FSWC's programming primarily features association football with select programming on other world sports such as rugby....
- FX CanadaFX CanadaFX Canada is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel which launched on October 31, 2011, devoted primarily to scripted dramas and comedies. The channel is based on the U.S. cable network FX. in standard and high definition. The channel is currently wholly owned by Rogers Media...
- G4
- GameTV
- Global Reality ChannelGlobal Reality ChannelGlobal Reality Channel is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Shaw Media. The channel broadcasts reality television series and related programming...
- GolTV
- Grace TV
- HARDtv
- HPItvHPItvHPItv is a Canadian English language Category B specialty network presenting harness and thoroughbred racing events and related programming...
(Five multiplex channels)- HPItv Canada
- HPItv International
- HPItv Odds
- HPItv West
- Hustler TV
- ichannelIchannelichannel is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Stornoway Communications. Its programs focus on public, social and current affairs...
- IDNR-TV
- IFC
- Investigation Discovery
- Juicebox
- Leafs TVLeafs TVLeafs TV is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. It was launched in September 2001. The channel presents programming revolving around the Toronto Maple Leafs National Hockey League club and their American Hockey League affiliate,...
- Maleflixxx TelevisionMaleflixxx TelevisionMaleflixxx Television is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel. It is a premium adult entertainment television channel, with programming consisting of gay male pornography. It is also noted as the first 24 hour channel of its kind in the world...
- MovieolaMovieolaMovieola is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Channel Zero Inc....
- MovieTimeMovieTimeMovieTime is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Shaw Media. MovieTime is a commercial service that primarily broadcasts films.-Series list:* Highlander: The Series* Infomercials* TV with TV's Jonathan Torrens...
- MuchLOUDMuchLOUDMuchLOUD is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Bell Media. The channel broadcasts rock, modern rock, alternative, punk, and heavy metal music programming primarily in the form of music videos with other programming including concerts, interviews, and more...
- MuchMoreRetroMuchMoreRetroMuchMoreRetro is a Canadian English language Category B music video specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMoreRetro is a commercial-free service that broadcasts music videos from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s.-History:...
- MuchVibe
- MTV2
- Mystery TVMystery TVMystery TV is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel which presents movies and television series of the mystery and suspense genres...
- National Geographic Channel
- NBA TV Canada
- NHL Network
- NickelodeonNickelodeon (Canada)Nickelodeon is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel based on the U.S. cable network Nickelodeon. It is wholly owned by Corus Entertainment, with its name licensed from MTV Networks International, a division of Viacom....
- One
- OUTtvOUTtvOUTtv is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel that airs entertainment and lifestyle programming for LGBT audiences.OUTtv's licensee is OUTtv Network Inc. which is 55.9% owned by Shavick Entertainment, 24.94% owned by Pink Triangle Press, 15% owned by Peace Point Entertainment...
- Penthouse TVPenthouse TV (Canada)Penthouse TV is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel. It is a premium adult entertainment television channel consisting of explicit adult material, primarily pornographic films. The channels name is licensed from the American men's magazine Penthouse...
- Red Hot TV
- Salt + Light TelevisionSalt + Light TelevisionSalt + Light Television is a Canadian category 2 digital cable specialty channel. Launched in July 2003, it is the first Catholic national television channel in Canada...
- Showcase DivaShowcase DivaShowcase Diva is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Shaw Media. The channel airs programs aimed toward women in the form of films and dramatic television series.-Noted series:*About a Girl*Blue Murder*Bones...
- Silver Screen ClassicsSilver Screen ClassicsSilver Screen Classics is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Channel Zero Inc. Silver Screen Classics broadcasts films from the 1930s to the 1960s; including feature films, silent films, serials, shorts, and more.-References:...
- Sportsnet One
- Sportsnet Flames
- Sportsnet Oilers
- Sportsnet Sens
- Sportsnet Vancouver Hockey
- Sportsnet World
- Sun News Network
- Sundance Channel
- Teletoon RetroTeletoon RetroTeletoon Retro is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel based on the Teletoon programming block Teletoon Retro. The service consists of animation series from Canada and around the world, all of which commenced production at least 10 years prior to their exhibition...
- The Accessible ChannelThe Accessible ChannelThe Accessible Channel is a Canadian English language digital cable specialty channel owned by Accessible Media...
- The Biography Channel
- The Cave
- The Cult Movie NetworkThe Cult Movie NetworkThe Cult Movie Network is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel consisting of programming devoted to low-budget B movies primarily from the horror film genres. The channel is owned by Dieter Kohler through The Cult Movie Channel Inc...
- The Pet NetworkThe Pet NetworkThe Pet Network is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Stornoway Communications. The Pet Network broadcasts entertainment and information programming featuring pets in the form of films, documentaries, dramas, and more.-History:...
- Travel + Escape
- Twist TV
- Wild TVWild TVWild TV is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel providing outdoor programming in the form of hunting and fishing programs. The channel is owned by Dieter Kohler through Wild TV Inc.-Distribution:Wild TV was launched in September 2004...
- W Movies
- WFNWorld Fishing NetworkWorld Fishing Network is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Insight Sports Ltd...
- XXX Action Clips ChannelXXX Action Clips ChannelXXX Action Clips Channel is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel. It is a premium adult entertainment television channel consisting of 5 to 20 minutes clips from adult feature films from various adult film genres. It is owned by Channel Zero Inc...
French
- addikTV
- Argent
- Avis de Recherche
- CASA
- Disney Junior
- Explora (Launching Early 2012)
- MlleMlle (TV channel)Mlle is a Canadian French language Category B specialty channel. Mlle airs lifestyle and entertainment programming aimed at women . It is owned by Groupe TVA, a division of Quebecor Media.Mlle launched on May 2, 2011 in both standard and high definition...
- Prise 2Prise 2Prise 2 is a Canadian French language Category B specialty channel with programming featuring television series and films mainly from Quebec and the United States from 25 years ago. It is owned by Groupe TVA, a division of Quebecor Media. The channel launched on February 9, 2006....
- RIS
- Télétoon RétroTélétoon RétroTélétoon Rétro is a Canadian French language Category B specialty channel. It is based on the Télétoon programming block, Télétoon Rétro. The service consists of animation series from Canada and around the world, all of which commenced production at least 10 years prior to their exhibition...
- TVA SportsTVA SportsTVA Sports is a Canadian French language Category C specialty channel. The channel is owned by Groupe TVA, a publicly traded subsidiary of Quebecor Media....
- VanessaVanessa (TV channel)Vanessa is a Canadian French language Category B specialty channel. Vanessa is a pay-TV adult entertainment television channel consisting of primarily softcore adult content in the form of films, documentaries, reality shows, variety shows, and more between 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m...
- YoopaYoopaYoopa is a Canadian French language Category B specialty channel. Yoopa launched on April 1, 2010 in both standard and high definition. It is owned by Groupe TVA and features programming targeted toward preschoolers, aged 2 to 6....
- ZesteZesteZeste is a Canadian French-language Category B specialty channel owned by Groupe Serdy. Zeste airs food-related entertainment and lifestyle programming.-History:...
Multilingual
- Abu Dhabi TV
- All TV
- ATN Alpha ETC PunjabiATN Alpha ETC PunjabiZee Punjabi, formerly 'Alpha ETC Punjabi', is a pay television channel that is available in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Ireland. It is a popular Punjabi language television channel from Noida, India. Programming comes in the form of movies, news, dramas, comedies, talk shows and...
- ATN ARY DigitalATN ARY DigitalATN ARY Digital is a Canadian Category B Urdu language specialty channel that is owned by Asian Television Network . It broadcasts programming from ARY Digital, a popular television channel from Pakistan, and Canadian content. It has a wide variety of programming which includes sports, news, talk...
- ATN Gujarati
- ATN Jaya TVATN Jaya TVATN Jaya TV is a Canadian Category B Tamil language specialty channel that is owned by Asian Television Network . It broadcasts programming from Jaya TV, a popular television channel from India, and Canadian content.Programming includes dramas, sitcoms, talk shows, movies and more...
- ATN JUS PunjabiATN JUS PunjabiATN JUS Punjabi is a Canadian Category B Punjabi language specialty channel that is owned by Asian Television Network. It broadcasts programming from JUS Punjabi and Canadian content....
- ATN MalayalamATN MalayalamATN Malayalam is a Canadian Category B Malayalam specialty channel that is owned by Asian Television Network . It is the first Malayalam channel in Canada and is currently available via Bell Fibe TV and Rogers Cable....
- ATN MH 1ATN MH 1ATN MH 1 is a Canadian Category B Punjabi language specialty channel that is owned by Asian Television Network . It broadcasts programming from MH1 and Canadian content...
- ATN Punjjabi TVATN Punjjabi TVATN Punjjabi TV is a Canadian Category B Punjabi language specialty channel that is owned by Asian Television Network. It broadcasts programming from Punjjabi TV and Canadian content....
- ATN SAB TVATN SAB TVATN SAB TV is a Canadian Category B Hindi language specialty channel that is owned by Asian Television Network . It broadcasts programming from SAB TV as well as Canadian content...
- ATN Sony AathATN Sony AathATN Sony Aath is a Canadian Category B Bengali language specialty channel that is owned by Asian Television Network . It broadcasts programming from Sony Aath and Canadian content....
- Channel Punjabi
- Dream 1Dream 1 (Canada)Dream 1 is a Canadian Category B Arabic language specialty channel and is owned by Ethnic Channels Group. It broadcasts programming from Dream 1 as well as local Canadian content.Dream 1 is a top rated general interest television service from Egypt...
- Dream 2Dream 2 (Canada)Dream 2 is a Canadian Category B Arabic language specialty channel and is owned by Ethnic Channels Group. It broadcasts programming from Dream 2 as well as local Canadian content.Dream 2 is a top rated general interest television service from Egypt...
- ERT WorldERT World (Canada)ERT World is a Canadian Category B Greek language specialty channel and is owned by Odyssey Television Network. It broadcasts programming from ERT World and local Canadian content produced by Odyssey TV. It launched in November 2001 on Rogers Cable....
- FPTVFPTVFPTV or Festival Portuguese Television is a Canadian Category B Portuguese language specialty channel. It is owned by Frank Alvarez, who also owns and operates a multicultural radio station in Toronto, CIRV...
- FTV
- FilmyFilmy (Canada)Filmy is a Canadian Category B Hindi language specialty channel that is owned by SoundView Entertainment Inc. It broadcasts programming from Filmy and Canadian content....
- Imagine Dil Se
- Jaam-e-Jam
- KBS World
- LS Times TVLS Times TVLS Times TV is a Canadian Category B specialty channel owned by Long Shong Group. LS Times TV is a Chinese language film channel airing films from Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and other Asian countries in their original language with Chinese subtitles, along with Canadian content.On October 25, 2007,...
- MEGA CosmosMEGA Cosmos (Canada)MEGA Cosmos is a Canadian Category B Greek language specialty channel and is owned by Ethnic Channels Group. It broadcasts programming from MEGA Cosmos, a television channel in Greece, and local Canadian content....
- Mediaset ItaliaMediaset Italia (Canada)Mediaset Italia is a Canadian Category B Italian language digital cable specialty channel. It is owned by Telelatino Network Inc, a consortium primarily owned by Corus Entertainment...
- Melody AflamMelody Aflam (Canada)Melody Aflam is a Canadian Category B Arabic language specialty channel and is owned by Ethnic Channels Group. It broadcasts programming from Melody Aflam as well as local Canadian content.Melody Aflam is a top rated film channel from Egypt...
- Melody DramaMelody Drama (Canada)Melody Drama is a Canadian Category B Arabic language specialty channel and is owned by Ethnic Channels Group. It broadcasts programming from Melody Drama as well as local Canadian content....
- Melody Hits
- NTV CanadaNTV CanadaNTV Canada is a Canadian Category B Russian language specialty channel. The channel is owned by HTB Canada Inc, although Ethnic Channels Group distributes and operates the channel on HTB's behalf....
- Nuevo Mundo TelevisionNuevo Mundo TelevisionNuevo Mundo Televisión is a Canadian Category B Spanish language specialty channel. It is a general entertainment channel with programming including news, dramas, talk shows, music and lifestyle programs....
- Orbit Al YawmOrbit Al Yawm (Canada)Orbit Al Yawm is a Canadian Category B Arabic language specialty channel and is owned by Ethnic Channels Group. It broadcasts programming from Orbit Al Yawm as well as local Canadian content....
- ProSiebenSat.1 Welt
- PTC PunjabiPTC Punjabi (Canada)Channel Punjabi is a Canadian Category B Punjabi language specialty channel and is owned by Channel Punjabi Television Inc. It launched on September 24, 2009 on Rogers Cable....
- RTVi
- SBTN
- Sky TG24
- SSTVSur Sagar TVSur Sagar TV, also known as SSTV, is a Canadian Category B Punjabi language specialty channel with select programming in English. It is owned by Ravinder Singh Pannu and features a mix of programming, including movies, news, dramas and music....
- Tamil OneTamil OneTamil One is a Canadian Category B Tamil language specialty channel. It offers a variety of programming from Canadian productions to Tamil programming from around the world. Tamil One was previously known as Tamil TV and was owned by Phillip Koneswaran...
- TeleNiñosTeleNiñosTeleNiños is a Canadian Category B Spanish language specialty channel. It is a family oriented channel aimed at children. It is owned by Telelatino Network Inc, a consortium primarily owned by Corus Entertainment...
- The Israeli Network
- Times NowTimes Now (Canada)Times Now is a Canadian Category B English language specialty channel that is owned by Asian Television Network . It broadcasts programming from Times Now and Canadian content....
- TLN en EspañolTlñ en españolTLN en Español is a Canadian Category B Spanish language specialty channel. It is a general entertainment channel with programming ranging from news, dramas, talk shows, sports and more. It is owned by Telelatino Network Inc, a consortium primarily owned by Corus Entertainment...
- TVi
- TVOne GlobalTVOne Global (Canada)TVOne Global is a Canadian Category B Urdu language specialty channel that is owned by Interflow Communications. It broadcasts programming from TVOne Global, a popular television channel from Pakistan and Canadian content...
- WOWtvWOWtvWOWtv is a Canadian Category B Chinese language specialty channel and is owned by Canadian Chinese Media Network . WOWtv broadcasts programming in Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese from predominantly foreign sources as well as local Canadian programming....
- zoOmZoom (Canadian TV channel)Zoom is a Canadian Category B Hindi language specialty channel that is owned by Asian Television Network . It broadcasts programming from zoOm as well as Canadian content....
English
- bold HD
- Bravo! HD
- CBC News Network HD
- CityNews Channel HDCityNews ChannelCityNews Channel is a Canadian English language local news and information channel for the Greater Toronto Area . Owned by Rogers Media and licenced as a Category B digital cable specialty channel, it is currently available in Ontario and broadcasts a single feed in high definition which is also...
- Discovery Channel HD
- Discovery World HD
- Disney XD HDDisney XD (Canada)Disney XD is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel. It is wholly owned by Astral Media. The channel launched on June 1, 2011 in both standard and high definition, as well as a video on demand platform....
- documentary HD
- Encore Avenue HDEncore AvenueEncore Avenue is a Canadian English language Category A premium television service. Encore Avenue is designated to operate west of the Ontario-Manitoba border, including the territories. Encore Avenue is owned by Corus Entertainment...
- eqhd
- Family HD
- Food Network HD
- FX Canada HDFX CanadaFX Canada is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel which launched on October 31, 2011, devoted primarily to scripted dramas and comedies. The channel is based on the U.S. cable network FX. in standard and high definition. The channel is currently wholly owned by Rogers Media...
- HBO Canada HDThe Movie NetworkThe Movie Network is a Canadian English language Category A premium television service, owned by Astral Media. The service is licensed to operate east of the Ontario-Manitoba border, excluding the territories...
(East) - HBO Canada HDMovie CentralMovie Central is a Canadian English language Category A premium television service. Movie Central is designated to operate west of the Ontario-Manitoba border, including the territories...
(West) - HGTV HD
- HIFI
- History Television HDHistory TelevisionHistory Television is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel that presents programming about history and some non-historical programming of military, science and technology interest. It is owned by Shaw Media. Its French language counterpart is Historia.The channel operates two...
- Hollywood FestivalHollywood FestivalHollywood Festival is a Canadian English language category B digital cable specialty channel owned by Hollywood Suite that broadcasts completely in high definition. The channel broadcasts romance and relationship-themed films...
- Hollywood StormHollywood StormHollywood Storm is a Canadian English language category B digital cable specialty channel owned by Hollywood Suite that broadcasts completely in high definition...
- Leafs TV HDLeafs TVLeafs TV is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. It was launched in September 2001. The channel presents programming revolving around the Toronto Maple Leafs National Hockey League club and their American Hockey League affiliate,...
- MExcess HDThe Movie NetworkThe Movie Network is a Canadian English language Category A premium television service, owned by Astral Media. The service is licensed to operate east of the Ontario-Manitoba border, excluding the territories...
- MFun! HDThe Movie NetworkThe Movie Network is a Canadian English language Category A premium television service, owned by Astral Media. The service is licensed to operate east of the Ontario-Manitoba border, excluding the territories...
- MGM ChannelMGM Channel (Canada)MGM Channel is a Canadian English language category B specialty channel owned by Hollywood Suite that broadcasts completely in high definition. The channel broadcasts films primarily from the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer library in addition to Canadian content...
- Movie Central 1 HDMovie CentralMovie Central is a Canadian English language Category A premium television service. Movie Central is designated to operate west of the Ontario-Manitoba border, including the territories...
- Movie Central 2 HDMovie CentralMovie Central is a Canadian English language Category A premium television service. Movie Central is designated to operate west of the Ontario-Manitoba border, including the territories...
- MovieTime HDMovieTimeMovieTime is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Shaw Media. MovieTime is a commercial service that primarily broadcasts films.-Series list:* Highlander: The Series* Infomercials* TV with TV's Jonathan Torrens...
- MpixHDMpixMpix is a Canadian English language Category A premium television service. Mpix is designated to operate east of the Ontario-Manitoba border, excluding the territories. Mpix is owned by Astral Media...
- MuchMusic HDMuchMusicMuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
- National Geographic Channel HD
- NBA TV Canada HD
- Oasis HDOasis HDOasis HD is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel. The channel is owned by High Fidelity HDTV and broadcasts completely in high definition. The channel broadcasts nature-themed programming on a wide variety of topics from animals to landscapes to outer space.-History:In August...
- OLN HD
- OWN HD
- radX
- Showcase HD
- Space HD
- Sportsnet One HD
- Sportsnet Flames HD
- Sportsnet Oilers HD
- Sportsnet Sens HD
- Sportsnet Vancouver Hockey HD
- Sportsnet East HD
- Sportsnet Ontario HD
- Sportsnet Pacific HD
- Sportsnet West HD
- Sportsnet World HD
- Sun News Network HD
- Super Channel HD 1
- Super Channel HD 2
- The Movie Network HDThe Movie NetworkThe Movie Network is a Canadian English language Category A premium television service, owned by Astral Media. The service is licensed to operate east of the Ontario-Manitoba border, excluding the territories...
- The Score HD
- The Shopping Channel HDThe Shopping ChannelThe Shopping Channel is a Canadian English language cable television home shopping channel. The Shopping Channel is a division of Rogers Media. The channel is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario. It showcases various products throughout the day of which viewers can purchase either by telephone or...
- The Weather Network HDThe Weather NetworkThe Weather Network is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel that broadcasts weather-related news and information 24 hours a day....
- TSN HDThe Sports NetworkThe Sports Network, commonly abbreviated as TSN, is a Canadian English language Category C specialty channel and is Canada's leading English language sports TV channel. TSN premiered in 1984, in the first group of Canadian specialty cable channels...
- Jets on TSN HD
- TSN Habs HD
- TSN2 HDTSN2TSN2 is a secondary feed of the Canadian English language Category C specialty channel TSN, owned by CTV Specialty Television Inc., a joint venture of Bell Media and ESPN...
- W Network HDW NetworkW Network is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Corus Entertainment. W Network broadcasts lifestyle and entertainment programming aimed at women....
- Warner FilmsWarner FilmsWarner Films is a Canadian English language category B specialty channel owned by Hollywood Suite that broadcasts completely in high definition. The channel broadcasts films primarily from the Warner Bros. library in addition to Canadian content...
- Wild TV HDWild TVWild TV is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel providing outdoor programming in the form of hunting and fishing programs. The channel is owned by Dieter Kohler through Wild TV Inc.-Distribution:Wild TV was launched in September 2004...
- WFN HDWorld Fishing NetworkWorld Fishing Network is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Insight Sports Ltd...
- YTV HD
French
- addikTV HD
- ARTV HDARTVARTV is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel specializing in the arts and culture; including music, dance, theatre, visual arts as well as films and scripted television series.-History:...
- Canal D HDCanal DCanal D is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel owned by Astral Media. Canal D focuses on documentary programming primarily in the form of documentary-style television series that focus on a variety of topics such as crime, biographies, nature, science, and more.-History:In June...
- Canal Vie HDCanal VieCanal Vie is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel owned by Astral Media. Canal Vie airs lifestyle and entertainment programs aimed at women in the form of talk shows, documentaries, reality TV series, films, and more...
- Casa HD (launching December 2011)
- Cinépop HDCinépopCinépop is a Canadian French language Category B premium television channel. It presents classic films from the 1950s to today. It is owned by Astral Media....
- Évasion HDEvasionEvasion may refer to:*Évasion, a Canadian French-language travel and adventure television channel*Evasion , a deceptive act*Evasion , to avoid government mandate through specious means...
- Historia HDHistoriaHistoria is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel which presents informative and entertainment programming related to history in the form of dramas, films, documentaries, human interests programs and more...
- LCN HDLe Canal NouvellesLe Canal Nouvelles is a Canadian French language Category C 24 hour headline news specialty channel owned by Groupe TVA, a division of Quebecor Media...
- Mlle HDMlle (TV channel)Mlle is a Canadian French language Category B specialty channel. Mlle airs lifestyle and entertainment programming aimed at women . It is owned by Groupe TVA, a division of Quebecor Media.Mlle launched on May 2, 2011 in both standard and high definition...
- RDI HDRéseau de l'informationRéseau de l'information is a Canadian French language Category C news channel operated by CBC/Radio-Canada. RDI began broadcasting on January 1, 1995, and is considered the French-language equivalent of the CBC News Network, also owned by the CBC....
- RDS HDRéseau des sportsRéseau des sports , is a Canadian French language Category C specialty channel showing sports and sport-related shows. It is available in 2.5 million homes, and is owned by CTV Specialty Television Inc....
- RDS2 HDRDS2RDS2 is a secondary feed of the Canadian French language specialty channel RDS, owned by CTV Specialty Television Inc., a joint venture of Bell Media and ESPN...
- RDS2 HD
- Séries+ HDSéries+Séries+ is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel devoted to scripted comedy and dramatic programming. The channel is a joint venture between Astral Media and Shaw Media.-History:...
- Super Écran 1 HDSuper ÉcranSuper Écran is a Canadian French language Category A premium television service that broadcasts nationally via satellite or cable subscribers. The network is owned by Astral Media...
- Super Écran 2 HDSuper ÉcranSuper Écran is a Canadian French language Category A premium television service that broadcasts nationally via satellite or cable subscribers. The network is owned by Astral Media...
- TV5 HD
- TVA Sports HDTVA SportsTVA Sports is a Canadian French language Category C specialty channel. The channel is owned by Groupe TVA, a publicly traded subsidiary of Quebecor Media....
- VRAK.TV HDVRAK.TVVRAK.TV is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel aimed at youth audiences. VRAK.TV is currently owned by Astral Media.-History:...
- Yoopa HDYoopaYoopa is a Canadian French language Category B specialty channel. Yoopa launched on April 1, 2010 in both standard and high definition. It is owned by Groupe TVA and features programming targeted toward preschoolers, aged 2 to 6....
- Zeste HDZesteZeste is a Canadian French-language Category B specialty channel owned by Groupe Serdy. Zeste airs food-related entertainment and lifestyle programming.-History:...
- Ztélé HDZtéléZtélé is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel owned by Astral Media. Ztélé focuses on programming primarily from the science fiction, fantasy, and technology genres consisting of dramas, films, documentaries, and more.-History:...
English
- SaskTel PPV HD 1 & 2
- Shaw PPV HD 1 - 3Shaw PPVShaw PPV is a Canadian English and French language pay-per-view service owned by Shaw Pay-Per-View Limited, a division of Shaw Communications. Shaw PPV is carried by Shaw Direct, Shaw Cable and others....
- Viewers Choice HD 1 & 2Viewers ChoiceViewers Choice is a Canadian English language regional pay-per-view and Near Video on Demand service that is designated to operate east of the Manitoba-Ontario border, excluding the territories....
- Vu! HD 1 - 4
Defunct cable speciality channels
- AIM Pay-Tv Corp.AIM Pay-Tv Corp.AIM Pay-Tv also AIM Satellite Broadcasting, licensed as World View is a now defunct Canadian regional premium television service based in British Columbia.AIM was launched on February 1 1983 like the rest of the Canadian pay-tv channels....
(February 1983 - unknown) - Breakaway PPVBreakaway PPVBreakaway PPV is a Canadian English language regional pay-per-view television provider in Western Canada and the territories. Breakaway is jointly owned by the parent companies of the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, and Edmonton Oilers at 33.33% each....
(unknown - 2010)- Canucks TV
- Flames PPV
- Oilers PPV
- CBC Parliamentary Television NetworkCBC Parliamentary Television NetworkCBC Parliamentary Television Network is a now defunct Canadian cable television specialty channel that broadcast the Canadian House of Commons proceedings via Anik satellite to Canadian cable television headends between September 1979 and 1992.- Origins :...
(September 1979 - October 1992) - C ChannelC ChannelC Channel was a Canadian premium television service specialising in arts programming. It was one of Canada's first licensed "pay TV" channels when it began in 1983 but it ended in failure within months.- History :...
(February 1983 - June 1983) - CoolTVCoolTVCoolTV was a Canadian English language category 2 digital cable specialty channel dedicated to the musical genres of jazz, blues and world music; including music videos, movies, concerts, and television series. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CoolTV was owned by Canwest Media, a division of Canwest...
(September 2003 - July 2008) - Discovery Kids (September 2001 - November 2009)
- Edge TVEdge TVEdge TV is a now defunct Canadian category 2 digital cable specialty channel dedicated to rock and alternative music owned by Corus Entertainment. The channel was inspired by Corus' own Toronto, Ontario radio station, 102.1 The Edge....
(September 2001 - July 2003) - Fine Living (September 2004 - October 2009)
- HSTNHSTNHigh School Television Network was a Canadian English language category 2 digital cable specialty channel aimed at high school students.-History:...
(August 2002 - October 2002) - Leonardo World (June 2005 - September 2007)
- Max Trax (unknown - October 2009)
- MSNBC CanadaMSNBC CanadaMSNBC Canada was a Canadian English language category 2 digital cable specialty channel owned and operated by Rogers Media in partnership with Shaw Communications and MSNBC....
(September 2001 - December 2004) - Niagara News TV (February 2011 - April 2011)
- Persian VisionPersian VisionPersian Vision was a Canadian category 2 Persian language digital cable specialty channel. The channel was owned by PersianVision Media and Broadcast Corp. It presented local Canadian content and programs from around the world. Programming on Persian Vision included news, sports, entertainment and...
(unknown - January 2011) - RTVi+RTVi+ (Canada)RTVi+ was a Canadian category 2 Russian language digital cable specialty channel and is owned by Ethnic Channels Group. It broadcasted Russian movies, TV dramas, cartoons as well as local Canadian content.-TV Center:...
(November 2004 - November 2009) - Sens TV (pay-per-view service) (unknown - 2008)
- TATVTATVTATV was a Canadian French language cable television classified ad service available exclusively on cable in Québec. TATV was owned by Astral Media.TATV originally launched in 1982 as Télé-Annonces...
(1982 - September 2008) - The Ecology ChannelThe Ecology ChannelThe Ecology Channel is a now defunct Canadian category 2 digital cable specialty channel with programming on environmental, ecological, and human sustainability issues. It was noted as the first of its kind in the world. The channel was owned by WETV and Ecology Communications Inc.Launched in...
- The Life ChannelThe Life ChannelThe Life Channel was a Canadian premium television service featuring programming on lifestyle and health subjects, existing for almost 14 months in the late 1980s. The programming represented some of the earlier efforts of Canada's premium television industry, considering pay-TV movie channels had...
(October 1985 - November 1986) - Tonis (June 16, 2004 - February 2009)
- TVFQ 99 (September 1979 - August 1988), replaced by TV5
- Video ItaliaVideo Italia (Canada)Video Italia is a now defunct Canadian category 2 Italian language digital cable specialty channel. It was an all-music channel that included such programming as open-air concerts and music videos. It was a Canadian version of the Italian channel Video Italia. It was primarily distributed in a...
(June 2005 - September 2007) - WTSNWTSN (TV channel)WTSN was a Canadian English language category 1 digital cable specialty channel dedicated to women's sports. WTSN was owned by CTV Specialty Television Inc...
(September 2001 - September 2003) - X-Treme Sports (September 2001 - October 2008)
See also
- Category A services
- Category B services
- Category C servicesCategory C servicesA Category C service is a Canadian specialty television channel which, as defined by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, are services that provide programming in genres that are exempted from the CRTC's format protection rules and are subject to standard conditions of...
- List of Canadian specialty channels
- List of foreign television channels available in Canada
- List of television stations in Canada by call sign