CTV sci-fi
Get into worlds with no limits, where fans connect to the heroes and galaxies we dare to imagine.
FREE PREVIEWS
Try before you buy! These free preview channels let you test drive a channel absolutely free! To add a channel to your package you can call us at 1-866-706-2050 or add it to your Link TV lineup through MyExeculink.
CURRENT FREE PREVIEWS
Link TV: 164
CRIME + INVESTIGATION
Journey into the compelling and complex world of Crime + Investigation with the definitive mix of television’s current suspense and crime drama franchises and riveting unscripted series that take viewers on an emotional and gripping journey into the world of criminal investigation.
Feb 1 – Feb 28
Link TV: 220
Basic TV: 591
DTOUR
DTOUR™ diverges off the beaten path with eyeopening programming that reveals the drama, entertainment and ideas behind the everyday and the extraordinary. Led by the most engaging personalities, the channel’s exclusive content broadens horizons and fulfills ongoing curiosity.
Feb 1 – Feb 28
Link TV: 144
Basic TV: 52
MAKEFUL
Makeful is a lifestyle specialty channel celebrating the maker community and the creation of one-of-a-kind, handmade goods. Featuring passionate, entertaining makers who share their ideas and provide inspiration, Makeful’s programming combines food, design, style and DIY series.
Jan 30 – Apr 2
Link TV: 148
smithsonian channel
Smithsonian Channel™ is where curiosity lives, inspiration strikes and wonders never cease. This is the place for awe-inspiring stories, powerful documentaries and amazing entertainment. As a joint venture, Smithsonian Channel combines the storytelling prowess of Showtime Networks with the unmatched resources and rich traditions of the Smithsonian Institution. We create award-winning programming that shines new light on popular genres such as: air and space, history, science, nature, and pop culture.
Jan 30 – Apr 2
Link TV: 176
Basic TV: 274
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slice
With exclusive programming and buzz-worthy personalities, Slice™ offers the perfect escape for women on the go. Hosting the biggest reality, drama and movie titles, Slice™ is the go-to destination for hit shows featuring relatable topics that are relevant to women.
Jan 1 – Jan 31
Link TV: 134
Basic TV: 284
National Geographic
Canada’s #1 digital channel is full of compelling, thrilling and daring series. It’s smart, innovative programming that inspires as it questions what we know, how we view the world and what drives us forward.
Jan 1 – Jan 31
Link TV: 232
Basic TV: 265
one tv
Where Body, Mind, Spirit and Love intersect to make A Better You! Get yoga. Get pilates. Get travel. Get cooking. Get inspired. Only channel ONE gives you the best shows for the best you.
Jan 1 – Jan 31
Link TV: 123
Basic TV: 589
CTV drama, comedy, life and sci-fi
These four specialty CTV channels are on free preview! Get into shows that inspire, addictive stories, sit-coms, light-night talk shows, and worlds with no limits.
Dec 22 – Jan 10
Link TV: 153, 240, 252, 153
Basic TV: 281, 253, 660, 47
FOOD
Food Network brings iconic characters together through inspiring food stories. From engaging, passionate chefs to dramatic culinary competitions and behind the scenes access to the food industry, Food Network serves up an appetizing schedule of programs from Canada and around the world.
Dec 19 to Jan 3
Link TV: 145
Basic TV: 569
HGTV
HGTV is the hottest address for the most compelling and entertaining stories about the connections people have with the places they call home. It’s hit series follow people through the emotional highs and lows of reno rescues, jaw-dropping transformations and property pursuits with the channel’s most trusted celebrity hosts and experts by their side.
Dec 19 to Jan 3
Link TV: 146
Basic TV: 46
History
HISTORY® is the best source for entertaining programs that bring to life authentic people, events and stories from yesterday and today; it is living history in the making.
Dec 19 to Jan 3
Link TV: 230
Basic TV: 51
HOLLYWOOD SUITES
The movies that shaped the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s, uncut and commercial-free.
Dec 1 – Jan 5
Link TV: 320-323
Basic TV: 292-295
showcase
Escape the ordinary and explore an unconventional entertainment experience. Turn to the network with the most unpredictable stories, the most unforgettable characters, and the best movies and series emerging from Hollywood. SHOWCASE – Beyond Ordinary.
Dec 19 to Jan 3
Link TV: 242
Basic TV: 526
w network
W Network is Canada’s specialty channel featuring entertaining movies and series with larger than life personalities and high stake stories where you can root for your favourite characters.