9 Canadian TV shows kids grew up with in the ’90s
Published May 30, 2025 at 11:47 am
Before streaming services and binge-watching, tuning in to your favourite shows meant catching them live, commercials and all.
Here are nine Canadian shows kids grew up with in the ’90s:
Mr. Dressup
A beloved Canadian icon who used costumes, crafts, and stories to spark kids’ imagination, often with help from Casey and Finnegan.
When: 1967–1996
Made in: Canada
Babar
Animated tales of Babar the elephant, who becomes king and rules with wisdom and kindness.
When: 1989 – 2002
Made in: Canada/France
Rupert
When: 1991 – 1997
Made in: Canada/UK
The Big Comfy Couch
Loonette the Clown and her doll Molly solve everyday problems on a giant couch, with lots of silliness, stretching and life lessons.
When: 1993 – 2006
Made in: Canada
Dudley the Dragon
A kind-hearted dragon wakes after a 100-year nap and explores the modern world with curious kids.
When: 1993 – 1997
Made in: Canada
PJ Katie’s Farm
A one-woman show where PJ Katie brought Model Magic animal characters to life through improvised storytelling, all voiced and performed live by Jennifer Racicot.
When: 1995 – 1999
Made in: Canada
Little Bear
Gentle, nature-filled adventures of Little Bear and his animal friends as they learn, explore, and imagine together.
When: 1995 – 2001
Made in: Canada/USA
Wimzie’s House
A puppet-based show originally produced in French and later dubbed into English, featuring Wimzie, a 5-year-old monster, and her daycare adventures.
When: 1995 -1996
Made in: Canada
Caillou
A slice-of-life series about Caillou, a curious and sometimes whiny 4-year-old, navigating childhood with family and friends.
When: 1997 -2011
Made in: Canada
—Photo credits via CBC Still Photo Collection, YouTube and Google images.