A streaming wonderland

The end-of-year holidays are perfect for taking a well-deserved break. Why not stream some local movies and series?

FIVE PLATFORMS TO DISCOVER

Most TV channels in Québec have their own Web platform where you can watch your favorite shows live or by replay. Why not discover a few more home-grown services this holiday season?

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Through the Gem app or website, you can watch live television or stream a huge variety of content: shows, movies and documentaries, both current and classic. And what’s more, it’s free! Something for everyone.

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Québec-based film distributer MK2/MILE-END offers a wide selection of Québec and foreign films that you can rent or purchase. It’s kind of like going to an indie movie theatre, but in your pajamas.

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Why not make the New Year’s resolution to rediscover the classics? Dive into the National Film Board of Canada’s collection of 4,000 films, documentaries and shorts, including several Oscar winners. Tons of free material, including animation for every taste.

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Want to work on your French? Catch up on some of the best French-language series from around the world or watch any of the binge-worthy movies, series and documentaries available. Travel the world from your sofa!

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Fed up of trying to figure out where you can watch that movie you are dying to see? Whether it’s available online, at the movies or on TV, Ouvoir.ca will let you know. Brilliant! The site is in French, but you can search for titles in English, or by actor or director.

WHEN IT'S FREE, IS IT REALLY FREE?

Video on demand consumes electricity. So which device should you choose for binging? Here’s how much it could cost annually if you stream online content 5 hours a day, every day.

  • Smart TV: $14.02
  • TV + streaming device: $14.95
  • TV + gaming console: $25.70
  • Laptop: $2.92
Electricity consumption of devices

Watch your favorite movies and series on more efficient devices to reduce your energy use. For more tips on electronics, visit our website.
Happy binging!