Évasion
Évasion is a Canadian French language discretionary service channel that is owned by Groupe TVA. The channel broadcasts programming devoted to travel and adventure.
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Launched | January 31, 2000 |
Owned by | Groupe TVA |
Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
Country | Canada |
Broadcast area | National |
Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec |
Formerly called | Canal Évasion (2000–2008) |
Sister channel(s) | Zeste |
Website | Évasion (in French) |
Availability | |
Satellite | |
Bell TV | Channel 134 (SD) Channel 1864 (HD) |
Shaw Direct | Channel 753 (SD) Channel 425 / 256 (HD) |
Cable | |
Available on many Canadian cable systems | Check local listings |
IPTV | |
Bell Aliant Fibe TV | Channel 872 (SD) Channel 972 (HD) |
Bell Fibe TV | Channel 123 (SD) Channel 1123 (HD) |
Bell MTS | Channel 426 (SD) |
Optik TV | Channel 8015 (SD) Channel 2015 (HD) |
SaskTel | Channel 256 (SD) |
Telus Quebec | Channel 24 (SD) Channel 524 (HD) |
VMedia | Channel 120 (SD) (QC) |
History
In May 1999, a consortium consisting of BCE Inc. (50.1%), Groupe Serdy (19.9%), Grouped TVA Inc. (10%), Media Overseas (10%), and Pathé/Canal Voyage France (10%) were granted approval by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to launch a television channel called Canal Évasion, described as "a national French-language television specialty service that is dedicated exclusively to tourism, adventure and travel."[1]
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The channel was launched on January 31, 2000 as "Canal Évasion".[2]
After various acquisitions over the years,[3] ownership is held by the managing partner Groupe Serdy (formerly Serdy direct inc.) and Groupe TVA as a minority partner.
In December 2008, the channel unveiled a new image including a new logo and on-air presentation, including simplifying its name by dropping the "Canal".
On January 14, 2019, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved the acquisition of the channel by Quebecor Média on behalf of its subsidiary Groupe TVA.
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Évasion HD
On June 12, 2009, Serdy Direct launched an HD simulcast of Évasion.
References
- Decision CRTC 99-112 CRTC 1999-05-21
- Motion International Publishes Its Second Quarter Results for the 1999-2000 Fiscal Year. press release 2000-03-17
- Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-22 CRTC 2003-01-23
External links
- Official website (in French)