Discovery Kids (Canadian TV channel) facts for kids
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| Country | Canada |
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| Broadcast area | National |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Corus Entertainment (80% & managing partner) Discovery, Inc. (20%) |
| Sister channels | YTV Treehouse TV Teletoon Teletoon Retro |
| History | |
| Launched | September 3, 2001 (8 years, 60 days) |
| Closed | November 2, 2009 |
| Replaced by | Nickelodeon (most cable providers) |
Discovery Kids was a TV channel in Canada that showed programs for kids in English. It was owned by two companies, Corus Entertainment and Discovery Communications.
This channel was like the Discovery Kids channel in the United States (which is now called Discovery Family). It mainly showed fun and educational programs about nature, science, and technology.
About Discovery Kids Canada
Discovery Kids was a special TV channel made just for kids in Canada. It started broadcasting on September 3, 2001. The channel was a partnership between Corus Entertainment, a big Canadian media company, and Discovery Communications, a well-known American company.
Corus Entertainment owned most of the channel (80%), and Discovery Communications owned the rest (20%). This channel was created to bring exciting and educational shows to young viewers across Canada.
What Kind of Shows Did It Have?
Discovery Kids was known for its focus on learning and discovery. The shows on the channel were all about interesting topics like:
- Nature and animals
- Science experiments and discoveries
- Cool technology and how things work
It was a place where kids could watch shows that were both entertaining and helped them learn new things about the world around them. The channel aimed to inspire curiosity in its young audience.
When Did It Start and End?
Discovery Kids Canada launched on September 3, 2001. It was available to many homes across Canada through cable TV providers.
However, the channel did not last forever. Discovery Kids stopped broadcasting on November 2, 2009. After it closed, another popular kids' channel, Nickelodeon, took its place on most cable TV systems.
Even though Discovery Kids is no longer on air, it was part of a group of channels owned by Corus Entertainment. These included other well-known kids' channels like YTV, Treehouse TV, Teletoon, and Teletoon Retro.
