VisionTV

What VisionTV does

VisionTV is a Canadian specialty television channel operated by ZoomerMedia Limited, distributing curated British drama, mystery, documentary, lifestyle, music, faith, and multicultural programming to Canadian cable and satellite subscribers. The channel targets primarily the 45+/50+ demographic (the 'Zoomer' cohort) with marquee content including Inspector Morse, Lewis, Father Brown, Midsomer Murders, Murdoch Mysteries, Columbo, and original Canadian productions such as the Visionary Gardeners documentary series (currently in Season 3) and Lost Letter Mysteries. Technology consists of a conventional linear broadcast television network supplemented by a content website (visiontv.ca), video clips portal, and email newsletter — there is no consumer-facing streaming app, no direct-to-consumer platform, and no disclosed AI/ML capability.

The business model is dual-stream: (1) recurring carriage fees paid by Canadian TV service providers based on subscriber counts across major carriers (Bell, Rogers, Cogeco, Shaw, Telus, Videotron) and regional operators, and (2) advertising revenue from brands targeting the older-adult demographic. VisionTV is headquartered at the ZoomerPlex in Toronto's Liberty Village alongside sister ZoomerMedia properties (ONETV, Zoomer magazine, CARP, BlogTO, Zoomer Radio, New Classicalfm). The company operates with 11-50 employees and has no external funding rounds or private equity ownership signals in the available data. Distribution is exclusively through third-party Canadian TV providers; no direct-to-consumer pricing exists, leaving VisionTV dependent on carriage negotiations and viewer access via legacy pay-TV bundles — a structural exposure in a market shifting toward streaming.

Name

VisionTV

Legal name

ZoomerMedia Limited

Website

https://visiontv.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VisionTV is a Canadian specialty television channel operated by ZoomerMedia, broadcasting British dramas, mysteries, documentaries, lifestyle, and faith programming to Canadian cable and satellite subscribers, primarily targeting the 50+ demographic. It distributes via major Canadian TV providers and produces original content such as Visionary Gardeners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Television Broadcasting Stations (516120)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

General Entertainment Cable Networks (MPABAFAA)

Keywords

• Specialty television channel
• British detective dramas
• Documentary programming
• Lifestyle broadcasting
• Mystery crime series

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. TV Subscription Fees: VisionTV generates revenue through carriage fees paid by cable and satellite TV service providers. The channel is included in various TV packages offered by Canadian carriers, with fees based on subscriber count.
2. Advertising: The channel sells advertising airtime to brands and businesses seeking to reach its viewer demographic, particularly older Canadian adults interested in British dramas, lifestyle, and documentary programming.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VisionTV is a Canadian specialty television channel that broadcasts classic and contemporary programming, including British detective dramas, mystery series, and lifestyle/documentary content targeted at the 45+ Canadian demographic. The channel is distributed exclusively through Canadian cable and satellite TV service providers and supports an on-demand video library and original documentary content such as Visionary Gardeners. Revenue is generated through carriage fees from TV providers and advertising sales.

Product overview

VisionTV is a Canadian specialty television channel operated by ZoomerMedia, offering a unified platform combining linear broadcast programming with on-demand video content. The core product is the VisionTV Channel, which distributes classic television programming including British dramas (Inspector Morse, Lewis, Father Brown), mystery series (Midsomer Murders, Columbo), and lifestyle content. Supporting products include the VisionTV Shows on-demand library, VisionTV Videos clip service, Schedule program guide, Newsletter subscription, and Contact Services. The channel also produces original documentary content including Visionary Gardeners (currently in Season 3), and broadcasts acquired drama series like Lost Letter Mysteries. Content is distributed through multiple Canadian TV service providers including Bell, Rogers, Shaw, Cogeco, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VisionTV Channel A Canadian specialty television channel focused on classic television programming, featuring British dramas, mysteries, lifestyle content, documentaries, and music programming targeting the 45+ demographic. Distributed exclusively through Canadian cable and satellite TV service providers.
• VisionTV Shows (On-Demand Library) On-demand video library accessible via visiontv.ca featuring episodic content including British detective dramas (Inspector Morse, Lewis, Father Brown), mystery series (Midsomer Murders, Murdoch Mysteries), classic programming (Columbo, The Waltons, New Tricks), and documentary series.
• Visionary Gardeners Cinematic Canadian documentary series showcasing innovative Canadian gardeners and their gardening philosophies across Canada. Currently in Season 3 as of 2026. Produced by 291 Film Company (Victoria-based) led by Ian Toews and Mark Bradley.
• Inspector Morse Critically acclaimed British detective drama starring John Thaw as the cultured detective Inspector Morse, based on Colin Dexter's novels. Broadcast to over 200 countries worldwide with 750 million global viewers and 16 million UK viewers per episode in its original UK run.
• Lewis Spin-off of Inspector Morse following DI Robbie Lewis and his partner DS James Hathaway solving murders in Oxford.
• Lost Letter Mysteries Drama series following a team of postal detectives who deliver undeliverable letters and packages, solving crimes and reuniting people. Created by Martha Williamson, executive producer of Touched by an Angel.
• VisionTV Schedule Interactive television schedule service displaying program air times across multiple Canadian time zones (Eastern and Pacific).
• VisionTV Newsletter Email newsletter subscription service delivering updates on programming, exclusive content, promotions, and special offers to subscribers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shows broadcast to over 200 countries with 750 million global viewers for certain programming
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ZoomerMediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZoomerMedia Limited is the parent company of VisionTV. VisionTV operates as part of the ZoomerMedia media ecosystem, which includes ONETV, Zoomer magazine, CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons), BlogTO, Zoomer Radio, and New Classicalfm. The company is headquartered at the ZoomerPlex in Toronto's Liberty Village.
• 291 Film CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner291 Film Company, a Victoria-based production company led by Ian Toews and Mark Bradley, produces the Visionary Gardeners documentary series for VisionTV. Toews serves as producer/director while Bradley serves as producer and editor for the series.
• Martha WilliamsonminorOthersMartha Williamson, executive producer of Touched by an Angel, created the Lost Letter Mysteries series that airs on VisionTV.
• Canadian TV Service ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVisionTV is distributed through major Canadian cable and satellite providers including Bell, Rogers, Cogeco, Shaw, Telus, Videotron, and numerous regional carriers. These providers carry VisionTV in their TV packages, providing channel access to subscribers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gusto TV: Canadian specialty lifestyle cable channel distributed by the same major providers, with similar niche audience targeting and lifestyle programming format.
• Documentary Channel: Canadian specialty documentary cable channel (now operated as a streaming brand) with significant overlap in documentary programming and acquired content strategy for Canadian audiences.
• Cottage Life: Canadian specialty cable channel focused on lifestyle content (cottages, gardening, outdoor living) for an older-leaning demographic, distributed through major Canadian TV providers with similar niche audience targeting and lifecycle programming.
• W Network: Canadian specialty cable channel owned by Corus Entertainment, targeting a similar mainstream female/lifestyle demographic with curated scripted and lifestyle programming distributed through the same Canadian cable/satellite providers.
• BBC Kids (Canada): Canadian specialty cable channel featuring British-acquired children's content with similar carriage-fee distribution model and British content sourcing.
• Hollywood Suite: Canadian specialty cable network featuring curated scripted/movie programming aimed at older demographics through Canadian cable providers, similar subscription fee model and demographically-targeted offering.
• Super Channel: Canadian premium cable channel offering curated drama and movie content through Canadian TV providers, comparable in distribution model and dramatic programming focus.
• T+E (formerly TV + Entertainment): Canadian specialty cable network owned by Channel Zero, focused on general entertainment programming with reality and lifestyle shows, distributed across Canadian cable and satellite providers in a similar demographic tier.
• CTV Drama Channel: Bell Media specialty channel dedicated to scripted drama serials, directly competing for the same British/period drama audience with similar acquisition-driven content strategy on Canadian cable platforms.

Broad incumbents

• Corus Entertainment: Major Canadian broadcaster operating multiple specialty cable channels (W Network, Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada) with similar linear cable distribution model and much broader scale across multiple niche verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VisionTV
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@vision-tv
• Facebookfacebook.com/visiontelevision
• Instagraminstagram.com/zoomermedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vision-tv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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