National Geographic (Canadian TV channel)

For other uses, see National Geographic Channel (disambiguation).
National Geographic
CountryCanada
Broadcast areaNationwide
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Programming
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerCorus Entertainment (64%)
National Geographic Channel (20% direct, 16% indirect)
Sister channelsNat Geo Wild
History
LaunchedAugust 15, 2001; 23 years ago (August 15, 2001)
Former namesNational Geographic Channel (2001–16)
Links
WebsiteNational Geographic Channel Canada
Availability
Streaming media
StackTVInternet Protocol television

National Geographic (formerly National Geographic Channel) is a Canadian English language television channel owned by Corus Entertainment. It is a licensed version of the eponymous American basic cable channel It features documentary and human interest programming that explores the natural world. The service, like its international counterparts, is based on National Geographic Magazine.