Bonzai Network (Canada)

Bonzai Network is a Canadian English-language Category B specialty channel based on the U.S. cable network Bonzai Network, which broadcasts animated and live-action programming aimed at children and teens, and its late night daypart, Bonzai@fterDark, which targets young adults.

The channel is owned by Corus Entertainment, with the Bonzai Network and Bonzai@fterDark brands in use through a licensing agreement with BritCan Communications (which owns a majority 60% stake in the U.S. channel). As o June 2017, the channel is available in standard definition and high definition, and has two traditional Eastern and Pacific feed schedules. As of September 2015, it is available in 5 million households and carried by Cogeco, EastLink, SaskTel, Rogers Cable, Bell Fibe TV, Bell Aliant TV, Optik TV, Vidéotron, Shaw Cable and Shaw Direct.

Programming
Further information: List of programs broadcast by Bonzai Network (Canada)

Aside from the shows currently airing on its U.S counterpart, the Canadian version of Bonzai Network has programs that are regular not shown on the U.S. channel, as they are aired on other cable networks. Many of the shows, such as A Kind of Magic and Dance Academy are transmitted from the countries of origin, while other shows such as various anime have been dubbed in English and French and imported.

In addition, during the daytime hours, Bonzai carries a Bonzai Jr.-branded block of preschool programming broadcast commercial-free and in the morning. To fulfill Canadian content requirements, the channel also airs series sourced from Corus' other kids channels.