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How to watch Hallmark Channel on a Mac in Canada?

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Is there a way to subscribe to the Hallmark Channel in Canada?

All I see is the W-Network as an option, but that seems to be for TV only - no streaming to a computer.
There are several options for streaming available in the US - I started down that road with a VPN, but then I need a CC with a US address to sign up.
I have a way to get around that as well but I would just rather get a Canadian service than jump through hoops to somehow get the US service.
 

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Do you have satellite service where you live? You may be able to subscribe to a package that includes the Hallmark channel.

Here in the US most TV cable providers offer the Hallmark Channels (they have two) as an extra pay for option.
 
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Yes, there is satellite service available here and the house I moved into actually still has three satellite dishes installed from the previous owner, but we cut off all TV type services, cable and satellite, years ago and just do streaming now via FTTH when it comes to multi media.
Too bad that Netflix doesn't offer the Hallmark channels.
 
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Here in the US most TV cable providers offer the Hallmark Channels (they have two) as an extra pay for option
Actually, three are four Hallmark channels overall. Trust me, my wife watches all four!
 
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Yeah, my wife wants to watch them too - all she gets right now is the odd one on YouTube and for some reason either the end is cut off which is most frustrating or there are sections where there is no audio.
 
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For the OP, go to the Hallmark website, I think they have a service provider locator that may be able to identify something for you.
 
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Thanks Jake, but I already looked high and low.

What I found so far is that the W Network has an exclusive deal with Hallmark for Canada but they only offer the Hallmark channel via TV services, cable or satellite.
I need streaming on demand or I think what is called Hallmark Now.
 
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Well, before it stopped this month, the PS Vue service had all four HM for streaming. I don't know what other options there may be. PS Vue has closed.
 

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