HGTV Launches in High Definition + February Marathons

Posted February 1, 2011

HGTV Canada’s breathtaking reveals and remarkable transformations are better than ever as the channel is now available in High-Definition. HGTV HD will continue to feature hugely popular hosts who are the leading experts in design, renovation and real-estate, and top-quality programming that is now brought to life by vibrant, clear and true-to-life picture quality.

Currently the third ranked specialty channel among women 25-54 and top 10 among adults 25-54*, viewers flock to HGTV for its outstanding series including Sarah 101, a brand new series by design guru Sarah Richardson, and new seasons of fan favourites, Holmes Inspection, My First Place and Flipping Out.

Check out HGTV’s transformation and tune-in for entertaining and inspiring marathons, available in superior image quality, throughout February.

February 2011 Marathons include:

House Hunters International Marathon
Sunday, February 6 from 11am ET to 7pm ET
Escape from Superbowl Sunday madness with House Hunters International and a day of daydreaming.

Property Virgins Valentine’s Day Marathon
Sunday, February 13 from 11am ET to 7pm ET
Watch couples fall in love with their very first home during this Valentine’s Day inspired marathon of Property Virgins.

House of Bryan Marathon
Monday, February 21 from 12pm ET to 6:30pm ET
Spend Family Day with Bryan Baeumler as he demolishes his family’s house to make way for their dream home.

*source: BBM Canada PPM, September 6, 2011 – November 29, 2011.

HGTV Canada is a Shaw Media network.

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