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For other uses, see National Geographic Channel (disambiguation).
National Geographic Channel 
National Geographic Channel logo Launched August 15, 2001 Owned by Shaw Media (64%)
National Geographic Channel (20% direct, 16% indirect)Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
(2006-present)
480i (SDTV)
(2001-present)Slogan Live Curious. Country Canada Broadcast area National Headquarters Toronto, Ontario Website National Geographic Channel Availability Satellite Bell TV Channel 524 (SD)
Channel 828 (HD)Shaw Direct Channel 551 (SD)
Channel 276 (HD)Cable Available on many Canadian cable systems Check local listings IPTV Bell Aliant Channel 289 (SD)
Channel 446 (HD)Bell Fibe TV Channel 524 (SD)
Channel 1524 (HD)MTS Channel 272 (SD)
Channel 438 (HD)Optik TV Channel 206 (SD)
Channel 641 (HD)SaskTel Channel 62 (SD)
Channel 362 (HD)National Geographic Channel is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Shaw Media and National Geographic Channel (U.S.). It features documentary and human interest programming that explores the natural world. The service, like its international counterparts, is based on the world famous National Geographic Magazine.
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Programming
Programming includes specials and theme weeks such as 'Pharaoh's Week' and 'Shark Week'. The programs broadcast revolve around the following topics: wildlife, history, science and technology, people and culture, and travel and adventure.
Noted series
- 72 Hours: True Crime
- Dive Detectives
- Dog Whisperer
- DogTown
- Lockdown
- MegaStructures
- Outlaw Bikers
- Things That Move
- Ultimate Engineering
- Underworld Histories
- Note: series list is current as of September 2010.
History
In November 2000, Alliance Atlantis (on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated) was granted approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to launch a national English-language Category 2 specialty television service called National Geographic Channel. It was described as a service that will "feature documentary programming in the areas of geography, world cultures, anthropology, remote exploration, natural conservation and geo-politics. Its programs will draw on pre-eminent resources, talent and expertise and use rare and spectacular images, riveting storytelling and innovative technology to bring the pages of the National Geographic Magazine to life."[1]
The channel launched on September 7, 2001 under the ownership of Alliance Atlantis and the U.S.-based National George Channel.
On January 18, 2008, a joint venture between Canwest and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners known as CW Media bought Alliance Atlantis and gained AAC's interest in National Geographic Channel.
On October 27, 2010, ownership changed once again as Shaw Communications gained control of National Geographic Channel as a result of its acquisition of Canwest and Goldman Sachs' interest in CW Media.[2][3]
National Geographic Channel HD
On December 19, 2006, Alliance Atlantis launched a high definition simulcast of National Geographic Channel.[4]
See also
References
External links
Corporate Directors Adrian Burns · Jim Dinning · George Galbraith · Ronald Joyce · Charles Keating · Don Mazankowski · Michael O'Brien · Harold Roozen · Jeffrey Royer · Bradley Shaw · Jim Shaw · J.R. Shaw · J.C. Sparkman · John S. Thomas · Bill YuillBroadcast television CFRE Regina • CFSK Saskatoon • CHAN Vancouver • CHBC Kelowna • CICT Calgary • CIHF Halifax • CIII Toronto • CISA Lethbridge • CITV Edmonton • CKMI Montreal • CKND WinnipegCTV affiliateCable television/
specialty channelsAction • BBC Canada • Cable 141 • CPAC • DejaView • DIY Network • Dusk • Food Network • Fox Sports World Canada • Global Reality Channel • HGTV • Historia • History Television • IFC • MovieTime • Mystery TV • National Geographic Channel • Séries+ • Shaw PPV • Shaw TV1 • Showcase • Showcase Diva • Slice • The Cave • TVtropolis • Twist TVOther assets Shaw Broadcast Services · Shaw Business Solutions · Shaw Direct · Shaw Media · Shaw Rocket Fund · Shaw TrackingHistorical brands and predecessors Related companies 1Community channels owned by Shaw Cablesystems.
Annual Revenue: $2.46 billion CAN (
Many of the assets listed above are only partially owned by Shaw. Refer to full asset list for detailed information.
11% FY 2006) · Employees: 8,200 (FY 2006) · Stock Symbols: TSX: SJR.A NYSE: SJR · Website: www.shaw.caNational Geographic Society John M. Fahey, Jr., president and chief executive officer (since 1998) People Stephen Alvarez · Alexander Graham Bell · Barry Bishop · Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor · Melville Bell Grosvenor · Gardiner Greene Hubbard · Chris Johns · John G. Mitchell · Mark Shelley · John Verano
Magazines National Geographic · National Geographic Adventure (1999–2009; defunct) · National Geographic Traveler · National Geographic Kids
Television National Geographic Abu Dhabi · National Geographic Adventure · National Geographic Channel (NGC Asia · NGC Australia · NGC Canada · NGC Korea · NGC Scandinavia · NGC United Kingdom) · Nat Geo Music · Nat Geo Wild
Other Bee (academic competition) · Endeavour (ship) · Greenberg v. National Geographic · Hubbard Medal · Image Collection · Maps · Palomar Observatory Sky Survey · World Championship (geography competition)
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- Television channels and stations established in 2001
- Shaw Media
- National Geographic Channel
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