Streaming Services in Canada: A Consolidated List
For Canadians, our options for streaming subscriptions and sites are very different from what you can get in the US, making it difficult sometimes to find what is available for us here. We have done the legwork for you and put together a list of streaming subscriptions and sites that have been verified available in Canada. We will start by listing the free sites, then paid subscriptions, then a breakdown of some of the different devices available for streaming. Please note: this page is not updated in real time and pricing/supported devices may not be up to date.
FREE Sites to Stream Video in Canada (Legally and Without a TV Package)
There are plenty of the network channels that offer streaming on their websites, but not all are open to stream if you don’t have a cable/satellite package. We have sifted through as many as we could find to provide you only with the sites that offer full episodes to stream. Note that many of these services may also have apps available in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Family Channel – kids’ shows
- National Film Board of Canada – lots of content for everyone here, maybe a few blasts from the past too
- APTN – selection of aboriginal focused content
- BNN – up-to-date posting on various news stories and archived footage
- CBC – there is a tonne of content here. Stream CBC TV shows, documentaries or kids shows. With the free version, you can stream full seasons of shows on demand and view up to 14 local CBC channels live. For the paid version (CBC Gem $4.99/mo.), the on-demand episodes do not have commercials and you also get access to live CBC news network. www.cbc.ca/archives also has a bunch of interesting content. Search your city name and find old news stories or browse the categories.
- Global News – news clips and some live news
- HGTV – lots of full episodes available
- SLICE – some DIY and beauty and fashion videos
- Red Bull TV – Lots of content, mostly extreme sports, but also some documentaries and music features. Full length shows and shorts. Available on Apple mobile devices/tablets, Android mobile and tablets, Amazon Fire, Google Chromecast, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Samsung Smart TVs
- CONtv – anime, web shorts, movies and more. Mostly geared towards comics and the horror genre
- tubiTV – Owned by Fox Corporation. Lots of free content here Features over 20,000 movies and TV shows available to watch in HD on any device.
- CTV – free TV shows and movies without subscription. Note many shows and movies do require a cable subscription, but there is still some free programming available as well.
- PlutoTV – Owned and operated by Paramount Streaming, offers 250+channels of free TV and 1000s of on demand movies and TV shows.
- The Roku Channel – Originally developed in collaboration with Netflix, offers a variety of free movies, shows, and live news.
Paid Subscription Services
Netflix is the most obvious choice when it comes to streaming subscriptions, but there are other options to supplement you Netflix account. Netflix is likely to always be a staple in any cord-cutter’s viewing list. Note in this list any service that says it support mobile phones and tablets includes Apple iOS devices and Android devices. If you have a Windows phone or tablet, be sure to check the devices list from provider website. When web browser is listed, this means on a windows or Mac computer.
- CraveTV – this is a Canadian streaming service owned by Bell Media.
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- $19.99/month for Crave Total (available on all devices and allows up to 4 streams at a time and allows for downloads)
- $9.99/month for Crave Mobile (only available on mobile devices and web, less quality video resolution, 1 stream at a time, no downloads).
Available on Chromecast, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Windows Phones and tablets, Android Phones and Tablets, iPhone and iPad, web browser, PS4, PS5
- Amazon Prime – get access to prime video and amazon.ca free two-day prime shipping. $79/year or $7.99/mo. Available on Amazon Fire, Android and Apple Phones and tablets, smart TVs, PS3, PS4, PS5 Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Apple TV, Computer browser, NVIDIA Shield
- YouTube Premium – $119.99/year or $11.99/mo. comes with YouTube music streaming, ad-free videos, and access to YouTube original content – this is great for watching concerts, 4K(UHD) content, YouTube original video content, have some friends over for YouTube karaoke (or sing along with the kids – lots of kids’ karaoke available), and you can even find full episodes of some shows (just do a search for “full episodes”).
- Netflix – constantly refreshing the TV shows and movies available, lots of original programming. Available on pretty much every device you can stream on. Three subscription tiers:
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- Basic ($9.99 one device at a time, SD only)
- Standard ($16.49 two devices at a time, HD) or
- Premium ($20.99 four devices at a time, HD, UHD/4K).
- Rogers NHL Live – Available on mobile devices and tablets, Xbox One Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Chromecast, and web browser.
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- Full Season Pass (Early Bird Price) – $179.99 / season
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- Full Season Pass (Regular Price) – $199.99 / season
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- Stanley Cup Playoff ® Pass – $74.99
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- Monthly Pass – $29.99/mo.
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- NHL (Our-of-Market) French Package – $59.99 / season
- TSN Direct – includes all five english TSN channels and well as RDS, RDS2 and RDS INFO in french. Cost is $19.99/mo.
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- Day Pass – $7.99/ 24 hours
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- Annual Pass – $199.90 Annually
Accessible on PC, tablet, mobile, Apple TV, Samsung SmartTV and Xbox One, and Chromecast.
- Sportsnet Now: NHL content, some MLB games (Jays games included), NBA games, WWE, Premier League and more. No NFL streaming. Web Browser, mobile phones and tablets, Apple TV, Xbox One, Xbox series X/S, PS4, PS5, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Ignite TV, Samsung Smart TVs, and Chromecast
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- SNNOW Premium – $34.99/mo. Or $249.99/ year (40% savings)
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- SNNOW Standard – $14.99/mo. Or $149.99/year (17% savings)
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- WWE Network SNNOW – $14.99/mo.
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- WWE SNNOW Standard – $24.99/mo. (17% Savings)
- MLB.TV – Live and on-demand baseball. Be sure to read about blackout information on their site. Available on mobile devices and tablets, PS4, Xbox On, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV
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- Yearly Package – REG $139.99
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- Monthly Package $24.99/mo.
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- Single Team Package – REG $119.99
- DAZN: $20/mo. Or $150/year. Covers NFL, MLB, motor sports, tennis, soccer, WWE and more. Works on Android, iOS, Apple TV, Roku, smart TVs, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV/FireTV Stick, and various smart TVs.
- Paramount+ – $5.99/mo. Includes on demand CBS, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, MTV, Paramount Network, Showtime, Smithsonian, and more.
- Qello – $11.99/mo. – owned by Stingray from Montreal, stream on demand and live concerts. iOS phone tablet and Apple TV, Android Phone tablet and Android TV, Amazon Fire and Amazon Tablets, Windows Phones and Tablets, Roku
- Britbox – $8.99/mo. Or $89.99/year – broad selection of British tv shows, movies and documentaries
- Disney+ – $11.99/mo. or $119.99/year – includes Disney (old and new), Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars (old and new) and National Geographic.
- The Green Channel – $9.99/mo. – environmental themed films – available on iOS, AppleTV and Chromecast
- AppleTV+ – $5.99/mo. – Stream TV shows and movies on the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, consoles, or sticks.
- CuriosityStream – nonfiction documentaries and shows on topics like history, nature, science, and more.
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- Standard (HD) – $3.72/mo. Or $24.86/year
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- Premium (4K) – $12.42/mo. Or $87.03/year
- FuboTV – Sports focused TV streaming service that includes popular TV shows, movies, and news.
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- Canada Quarterly – $40 every 3 months
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- Canada Annual – $150/year
- Hayu – $5.99/mo. Or $52.99/year – Reality TV streaming service owned by NBCUniversal. Available on all devices.
- Shudder – $5.99/mo. Or $56.99/year – primarily focused on Horror, thriller, and supernatural movies and series.
- Criterion Channel – $10.99/mo. Or $99.99/year – Features classic and contemporary films. Many are not available anywhere else.
- AcornTV – $8.99/mo. – Mysteries, dramas, and comedies from Britain and beyond.
- CBC Gem – $4.99/mo. – Popular TV shows, Films Documentaries, and Live TV.
- Discovery+ – A large variety of content from many different networks including, Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, Food Network, Investigation Discovery, OWN, Magnolia Network, Travel, SCI, and more.
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- Discovery + (Ad Free) – $6.99/mo.
Streaming Devices
AppleTV – when you are looking at the list above, there is one device that supports all the apps, the AppleTV. If you are serious about your streaming, AppleTV is the way to go. There are currently three options available, ranging from $199 for the 32GB model with 1080p video output, $299 for the 32GB model with 4K video output, and $249 for the 64GB model with 4K video output. See the comparison of tech specs here.
Chromecast – is inexpensive at only $39.99 for the standard device. The Chromecast is a small device that connects to an HDMI port on your TV. Video output is 1080p. Note the Chromecast does not come with a remote, the device is controlled by a smartphone or tablet connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Roku – there are a lot of different models with different specifications. Best to check the website and do a comparison for what you need. The Roku starts at $39.99 and goes up to $189.99 for the most expensive model.
Amazon Fire TV – either us a smart TV with Fire TV capabilities, or one of their streaming devices. Prices range from $59.99 to $149.99
NETSPECTRUM offers unlimited data caps on all our plans (DSL, Cable and wireless) so you can stream without stress. We provide internet service to the following locations:
DSL
Across Ontario
Cable Internet
Capreol, Chelmsford, Cobalt, Copper Cliff, Garson, Harty, Kapuskasing, Kirkland Lake, Lively, Markstay, Moonbeam, Naughton, New Liskeard, Sturgeon Falls, Sudbury, Timmins, Val Caron, Val Rita, Haileybury – see plans for these areas here
North Bay, Huntsville, Callander, Parry Sound – see plans for these areas here
Wireless (Rural Internet)
Ahmic Harbour, Alban, Astorville, Bonfield, Britt, Burk’s Falls, Byng Inlet, Cache Bay, Callander, Calvin, Capreol, Carling, Chisholm, Clear Lake, Commanda, Corbeil, Crystal Falls, Dokis, Dunchurch, Emsdale, Estaire, Fairbanks, Field, Garson, Golden Valley, Hartfell, Henvey Inlet, Katrine, Kearney, Lavigne, Lively, Loring, Machar, Magnetawan, Markstay, Mattawa, McDougall, McKellar, Monetville, Nipissing, Nobel, Noelville, North Bay, Pevensey, Pickerel, Pointe Au Baril, Port Loring, Powassan, Redbridge, Restoule, Rutherglen, Skerryvore, South River, Sprucedale, St Charles, Sturgeon Falls, Sudbury, Sundridge, Trout Creek, Verner, Wahnapitae, Wanup, Westa Arm, Whitefish, Whitestone
Get in touch with us to see if we provide internet service to your Northern Ontario community.
Last updated April 2022
