8 Canadian teen shows on YTV we grew up watching

YTV was everything. It was Channel 25 if you were in Ontario, a different number on the dial if you were in another province. But no matter where you grew up in Canada, these teen shows were the ones you never missed.

Ready or Not

Year: 1993–1997
Amanda and Busy face everything from crushes to conflict, in a raw and relatable coming-of-age series that didn’t shy away from real-life issues.

Breaker High

Year: 1997–1998
A group of teens studied, flirted and explored new countries while going to high school on a cruise ship. Oh, and Ryan Gosling played one of the main characters before he became an internet heartthrob.

Student Bodies

Year: 1997–1999
With a mix of live action and quirky animated cutaways, this series followed teens running their school newspaper—and the awkward drama that came with it.

Radio Active

Year: 1998–2001
Set in a student-run radio station at Upper Redwood High, this show captured school announcements, inside jokes and teen rebellion on-air.

Vampire High

Year: 2001–2002
A secret school trains young vampires to peacefully coexist with humans. Dark and dramatic.

I Love Mummy

Year: 2002–2003
The Barnes family finds a 5,000-year-old Egyptian prince living in their attic. Cue the culture clash, life lessons and laughs.

Girlstuff/Boystuff

Year: 2002–2006
Six animated teens tackle growing up, dating and decoding each other’s worlds—one dramatic episode at a time.

Fries with That?

Year: 2004–2005
Bulky’s fast-food joint becomes the stage for teen coworkers navigating messy shifts, friendship fallouts and late-night laughs.

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