1971 in Canadian television

The following is a list of events affecting Canadian television in 1971. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches.

Births

 * 19 July – Alan Marriott, voice actor, writer, improv comedian and improv instructor

1950s

 * Country Canada (1954–2007)
 * CBC News Magazine (1952–1981)
 * Chez Hélène (1959–1973)
 * Circle 8 Ranch (1955–1978)
 * The Friendly Giant (1958–1985)
 * Hockey Night in Canada (1952–present)
 * The National (1954–present)
 * Front Page Challenge (1957–1995)
 * Wayne and Shuster Show (1958–1989)

1960s

 * Audubon Wildlife Theatre (1968–1974)
 * CTV National News (1961–present)
 * Elwood Glover's Luncheon Date (1963–1975)
 * The Galloping Gourmet (1968–1972)
 * Land and Sea (1964–present)
 * Man Alive (1967–2000)
 * Mr. Dressup (1967–1996)
 * Music Hop (1962–1972)
 * The Nature of Things (1960–present, scientific documentary series)
 * The Pierre Berton Show (1962–1973)
 * The Pig and Whistle (1967–1977)
 * Question Period (1967–present, news program)
 * Reach for the Top (1961–1985)
 * Singalong Jubilee (1961–1974)
 * Take 30 (1962–1983)
 * Telescope (1963–1973)
 * The Tommy Hunter Show (1965–1992)
 * University of the Air (1966–1983)
 * W-FIVE (1966–present, newsmagazine program)

1970s

 * Drop-In (1970-1974)
 * Here Come the Seventies (1970-1973)
 * This Land (1970–1982)

TV movies

 * The Megantic Outlaw