YTV is a Canadian English-language Category A specialty channel aimed at youth, available nationwide through cable and satellite television; the channel is currently owned by Corus Entertainment. The "YTV" name is thought by some viewers to be an abbreviation for "Youth Television", however the channel's website denies this.
The channel specializes in programming aimed at children through original live-action and animated series, as well as movies and third-party programming from U.S. cable channel Nickelodeon and other distributors.
YTV is also known to be a de facto Nickelodeon channel in Canada, prior to Nickelodeon Canada's launch.