What to watch, where to watch it
Let us help you catch up on any of the films you may have missed with a monthly guide to where you can find some of our past films!
To get you started, here are some of the main ways you can access our past films for free, with a subscription service, or for a small rental fee.
Free streaming platforms:
With CBC Gem, you can access these programs for free on any supported device:
your local CBC TV channel live
check out any of the 14 regional CBC channels
watch a whole shwack of other content (including documentaries)
Gem is available:
for free as an App for iOS and Android phones and tablets
as an app on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Roku
on your TV via Apple AirPlay or Google Chromecast.
Hoopla Digital is brought to us through the power of our local libraries!
You can borrow documentaries, movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows on your computer, tablet, phone, and TV.
There is a cap on how many items you borrow per month but if you run out, check out kanopy below. Simply set up your account, enter your library card, and get to viewing!
Hoopla is available:
for free as an App for iOS and Android phones and tablets
as an app on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Roku
on your TV via Apple AirPlay or Google Chromecast
Quick links:
Kanopy - Another amazing free streaming service provided by our local libraries that offers access to over 30,000 independent/classic films and documentaries.
There is a cap on how many items you borrow per month but if you run out, check out Hoopla. Simply set up your account, enter your library card, and get to viewing!
Kanopy is available:
for free as an App for iOS and Android phones and tablets
as an app on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung TV, and Roku
on your TV via Apple AirPlay or Google Chromecast
Quick links:
