Channel identification guide
Ici Explora in Canada · channel ID and TV guide
Ici Explora in Canada uses the catalogue ID IciExplora.ca. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for IciExplora.ca when you match Ici Explora in Canada. The directory lists Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- IciExplora.ca
- Source geography
- Canada · CA
- Programme categories
- education
- Site listed in the snapshot
- ici.exploratv.ca
- Owner field
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- Launch field
- 2012-03-28
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists CBC News Network under CBCNewsNetwork.ca. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC News Network | Canada | CBCNewsNetwork.ca | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| Ici ARTV | Canada | IciARTV.ca | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| Ici RDI | Canada | IciRDI.ca | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| CBC Kids | Canada | CBCKids.ca | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
Match the TV guide
Confirm the lesson or episode edition before attaching the schedule to another feed.
<channel id="IciExplora.ca">…</channel>
<programme channel="IciExplora.ca" start="20250715200000 -0230">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| America/St_Johns | 15 Jan 2025 20:00 -0330 | 15 Jan 23:30 UTC |
| America/St_Johns | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 -0230 | 15 Jul 22:30 UTC |
| America/Halifax | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 -0300 | 15 Jul 23:00 UTC |
Try the XMLTV test file
The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “Ici Explora | guide alignment test” against IciExplora.ca in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with IciExplora.ca exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
Sources and further reading
- IPTV-org channel metadata
- Channel field definitions
- XMLTV format definition
- IANA Time Zone Database
- Station artwork reference · Channel identity matched to the catalogue
