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Antenna channel guide

Over-the-air TV is free, legal and in HD — including hockey on CBC and big NFL games on CTV. Main local stations by city:

Toronto

  • CBC (CBLT)
  • CTV (CFTO)
  • Global (CIII)
  • Citytv (CITY)
  • CHCH
  • TVO
  • OMNI (CFMT)
  • Radio-Canada (CBLFT)

Buffalo US stations (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS) are often receivable with a roof antenna aimed south.

Vancouver

  • CBC (CBUT)
  • CTV (CIVT)
  • Global (CHAN)
  • Citytv (CKVU)
  • OMNI (CHNM)
  • Radio-Canada (CBUFT)

Seattle US stations are receivable in many parts of the Lower Mainland.

Montréal

  • Radio-Canada (CBFT)
  • TVA (CFTM)
  • Noovo (CFJP)
  • Télé-Québec (CIVM)
  • CBC (CBMT)
  • CTV (CFCF)
  • Global (CKMI)
  • Citytv (CJNT)

Burlington/Plattsburgh US stations reach some south-shore areas.

Calgary

  • CBC (CBRT)
  • CTV (CFCN)
  • Global (CICT)
  • Citytv (CKAL)
  • Radio-Canada

Most towers are west of downtown; aim accordingly.

Setup tips

  • Indoor antennas work within ~30 km of towers; beyond that use an attic or roof antenna.
  • Place it high, near a window facing the towers.
  • Run your TV's channel scan after every move of the antenna.
  • Channel lineups depend on your exact address — check a signal map for your postal code before buying.

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