How to Watch CBC Gem When Traveling Outside Canada

As a Canadian permanent resident or citizen traveling back to visit family in your country of origin, staying up to date with Canadian local news, The National, and Canadian cultural content on CBC Gem is essential.

However, when you attempt to play a video on CBC Gem from abroad, the app displays: "This content is not available outside of Canada."

How to Stream CBC Gem from Anywhere

1. Connect to a Canadian VPN server: Choose an optimized server located in Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver.
2. Open CBC Gem (Web or App): Log into your free CBC Gem account.
3. Stream live or on-demand: Broadcast content and Canadian live feeds should play normally.