Family Channel (Canada)

Family Channel
Founded	September 1, 1988; 38 years ago
Defunct	October 23, 2025; 12 months ago
Fate	Abandoned, shut down by WildBrain

Family Channel was a Canadian English television channel. It launched in 1988 and shut down permanently in October 2025. Before its closure, it was Canada's most popular children's channel. Originally it was a joint venture between Allarcom Pay Television and the operators of First Choice (now The Movie Network). The network was most recently sold by Bell Media for $170 million.

Programming

Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese
C.L.Y.D.E.
The Little Flying Bears (1990-1996)
Eric's World (1990-1994)
Young Robin Hood (1991-2025)
The Adventures of Tintin (1991-1994)
The Legend of White Fang (1992-1994)
Katie and Orbie (1994–1996)
The Neverending Story(1995-1996)
The Big Garage (1995-1999)
Henry & Makenzi TM (January 6 1997-October 31 2008)
Nilus the Sandman (1996-1999)
The Busy World of Richard Scarry (1994-1997)
Mentors (1998–2002)
Henry's World (2002–2005)
Radio Free Roscoe (2003–2005)
The Secret World of Benjamin Bear (2003–2009)
King (2003–2005)
JoJo's Circus (2003–2007)
Franny's Feet (2004–2011)
Darcy's Wild Life (2004–2006)
Naturally, Sadie (2004–2007)
Life with Derek (2005–2009)
The Latest Buzz (2007–2010)
Overruled! (2009–2010)
Wingin' It (2010–2013)
Baxter (2010–2011)
Connor Undercover (2010–2011)
Stella and Sam (2011–2025)
Sugarbunnies (2007-2009)
What's Up Warthogs! (2011–2012)
Really Me (2011–2013)
Debra! (2011–2012)
The Next Step (2013–2025)
Try It (2014–2025)

References

↑ "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2014-388". Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
↑ Ashante Infantry (28 November 2013). "DHX Media to buy Family, other children's channels". Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 25 January 2015.

Other websites

Official website

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[1] "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2014-388". Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. Retrieved 25 January 2015.

[2] Ashante Infantry (28 November 2013). "DHX Media to buy Family, other children's channels". Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 25 January 2015.


Founded	September 1, 1988; 38 years ago (1988-09-01)
Defunct	October 23, 2025; 12 months ago (2025-10-23)
Fate	Abandoned, shut down by WildBrain