History
Canada
History is a Canadian television channel focused on historical programming, including documentaries, archival footage, and series that explore past events, figures, and cultural shifts. Its content often covers world history, military conflicts, and social developments, drawing on documentary formats and expert commentary. The channel is available to viewers across Canada through cable and satellite providers, with some programming also accessible via streaming platforms. Language of broadcast is primarily English, reflecting the channel’s audience in the region. Scheduling follows a regular weekly pattern, with themed blocks on certain days, though exact program lineups vary by season.
Schedule
00:00 - 01:00
The Food That Built America
A Cold One
Series, Cooking, History, Documentary
In the late 1800s, German immigrants Joseph Schlitz and Capt. Frederick Pabst find themselves in a battle for beer dominance; in their fight for one-upmanship, they create the most popular alcoholic beverage on the planet.
01:00 - 02:00
The Icons That Built America
Action Heroes
Series, Documentary
A struggling New York actor, brushed aside, bets on himself to write and star in a movie; by challenging the ideas of what it means to be a leading man at the time, he gives himself a fighting chance in Hollywood.
02:00 - 03:00
The Machines That Built America
Telephone Wars
Series, Documentary, History
When communication giant Western Union offers a colossal cash prize to anyone who can improve its network, two daring inventors go head-to-head in a fight that will forever change the way humans connect.
03:00 - 04:00
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler
Spectacular Stunts
Series, Documentary
A wild journey into the world of vintage daredevils who risked it all for a rush; from the enigmatic Human Fly to skateboard speed demons and diving horses, these stunts are as reckless as they are unforgettable.
04:00 - 05:00
The Food That Built America
Chocolate in a Glass
Series, Cooking, History, Documentary
A chemist unlocks a chocolate syrup that transforms milk into a magic sensation; a soda shop owner cracks the code to bottling liquid chocolate for the masses; and a dairy innovator turns wartime surplus into instant cocoa gold, launching a chocolate drink revolution that sweeps...
05:00 - 06:00
The Food That Built America
A Cold One
Series, Cooking, History, Documentary
In the late 1800s, German immigrants Joseph Schlitz and Capt. Frederick Pabst find themselves in a battle for beer dominance; in their fight for one-upmanship, they create the most popular alcoholic beverage on the planet.
06:00 - 07:00
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler
Spectacular Stunts
Series, Documentary
A wild journey into the world of vintage daredevils who risked it all for a rush; from the enigmatic Human Fly to skateboard speed demons and diving horses, these stunts are as reckless as they are unforgettable.
07:00 - 08:00
The Food That Built America
Chocolate in a Glass
Series, Cooking, History, Documentary
A chemist unlocks a chocolate syrup that transforms milk into a magic sensation; a soda shop owner cracks the code to bottling liquid chocolate for the masses; and a dairy innovator turns wartime surplus into instant cocoa gold, launching a chocolate drink revolution that sweeps...
08:00 - 09:00
The Machines That Built America
Telephone Wars
Series, Documentary, History
When communication giant Western Union offers a colossal cash prize to anyone who can improve its network, two daring inventors go head-to-head in a fight that will forever change the way humans connect.
09:00 - 10:00
The Icons That Built America
Action Heroes
Series, Documentary
A struggling New York actor, brushed aside, bets on himself to write and star in a movie; by challenging the ideas of what it means to be a leading man at the time, he gives himself a fighting chance in Hollywood.
10:00 - 11:00
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler
Spectacular Stunts
Series, Documentary
A wild journey into the world of vintage daredevils who risked it all for a rush; from the enigmatic Human Fly to skateboard speed demons and diving horses, these stunts are as reckless as they are unforgettable.
11:00 - 11:30
M*A*S*H
Dear Dad
Series, Holiday, Sitcom, War, Comedy drama, Historical drama, Medical
At Christmastime, Hawkeye writes a letter to his father describing what a doctor's life is like at the 4077th.
11:30 - 12:00
M*A*S*H
Der Tag
Series, Sitcom, War, Comedy drama, Historical drama, Medical
Hawkeye and B.J.'s efforts to be nice to Frank backfire when they invite him to join their poker game, and he cleans them out.
12:00 - 13:00
Timber Kings
Out of the Ashes
Series, Reality, House/garden
Peter builds a home to replace one that burned down; Andre transforms a hospital waiting room; Bryan Jr. renovates a local pub.
13:00 - 14:00
Timber Kings
Frying Pan into the Fire
Series, Reality, House/garden
Bryan Jr. creates a driftwood bar for an outdoor kitchen; Peter builds a vacation home with his son.
14:00 - 15:00
Lost Car Rescue
Fishing Expedition
Series, Reality, Auto
The team battles against the elements as mass floods threaten to destroy the automotive treasures left behind by generations of commercial fisheries.
15:00 - 16:00
Rust Valley Restorers
Crushing It
Series, Reality, Auto
Mike struggles to pick just ten cars to keep out of his collection, and helps build a rare Volkswagen truck; Shafin convinces Avery to clean up his yard with the help of a monster truck.
16:00 - 17:00
Salvage Kings
Lightning in a Bottle
Series, Reality, Collectibles, Documentary
Ted and his team salvage an old farmhouse built by settlers who fled the American Revolution; Brandon puts his butt on the line to save some valuable lightning rods.
17:00 - 17:30
Border Security: America's Front Line
Series, Documentary, Crime
A Canadian landscaper forgets to tell CBP about his imminent flight; a trucker's day goes sideways when he makes a wrong turn and ends up at the border; at Chicago O'Hare a traveler is irate when he's taken to secondary.
17:30 - 18:00
Border Security: America's Front Line
Series, Documentary, Crime
A traveler with bags full of counterfeit merchandise isn't bothered by CBP's probing questions; a woman crossing the border finds herself in a salty situation; a journalist hoping to visit the US on vacation is interviewed about his work prospects.
18:00 - 18:30
M*A*S*H
Hawkeye
Series, Sitcom, War, Comedy drama, Historical drama, Medical
Hawkeye suffers a concussion and is rescued by a Korean family who cannot understand English.
18:30 - 19:00
M*A*S*H
Some 38th Parallels
Series, Sitcom, War, Comedy drama, Historical drama, Medical
Frank decides to make money by auctioning off the camp garbage; Hawkeye's love life suffers a serious attack.
19:00 - 20:00
The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd
Unconventional Weapons
Series, Documentary, History, Anthology
People has heard the tales of wars fought with groundbreaking weaponry; learning about everything else in between; from missiles manned by pigeons to an incendiary device made to look like one of America's favorite pastimes.
20:00 - 21:00
Rust Valley Restorers
Crushing It
Series, Reality, Auto
Mike struggles to pick just ten cars to keep out of his collection, and helps build a rare Volkswagen truck; Shafin convinces Avery to clean up his yard with the help of a monster truck.
21:00 - 22:00
Salvage Kings
Lightning in a Bottle
Series, Reality, Collectibles, Documentary
Ted and his team salvage an old farmhouse built by settlers who fled the American Revolution; Brandon puts his butt on the line to save some valuable lightning rods.
22:00 - 23:00
The UnXplained Special Presentation
Beyond Death
Series, Documentary, Paranormal
Throughout human history, how the dead are treated is as important as how the living are treated, and questions of both death and the afterlife have been at the heart of every known culture.
23:00 - 23:30
M*A*S*H
Hawkeye
Series, Sitcom, War, Comedy drama, Historical drama, Medical
Hawkeye suffers a concussion and is rescued by a Korean family who cannot understand English.
23:30 - 00:00
M*A*S*H
Some 38th Parallels
Series, Sitcom, War, Comedy drama, Historical drama, Medical
Frank decides to make money by auctioning off the camp garbage; Hawkeye's love life suffers a serious attack.