Radio stations near me
Every FM and AM station you can get at your postal code – frequency and signal strength – then listen live online with one tap.
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Find your local stations in 3 steps
No app, no account – it works on any phone or computer
- 1Enter your postal code or town
Type a postal code, a town, tap a city – or press “Use my location”.
- 2We check every transmitter
Each operating FM and AM transmitter in the federal broadcast register is rated for your spot.
- 3Tune in – or listen live
Use the frequency on your radio, or press “Listen live” to stream the station right here.
What the signal bars mean
Estimated from each transmitter’s power, antenna height and distance
Clear indoors on almost any radio.
Solid outdoors and in the car. Indoors it may need a better antenna.
Fringe area: you may hear it with a good antenna or now and then.
How to find local radio stations near you
Looking for “radio stations near me”? This free finder lists the FM and AM stations that reach your postal code, based on the federal register of operating broadcast transmitters: CBC and Radio-Canada, commercial stations, campus and community radio, and Indigenous broadcasters.
FM or AM?
FM offers better sound and usually reaches around 50 to 100 km from a main transmitter. AM covers much more ground, particularly at night, which is why news and sports stations still use it.
Tips for better reception
Extend the antenna fully and move the radio near a window, away from TVs, LED lights and chargers. In the car, a clean antenna connection makes a real difference.
Rural and northern Canada
Many small communities are served by low-power CBC or community rebroadcasters. Your town may have its own frequency that a national list would miss.
Out of range? Stream it
Most stations also stream online. Press “Listen live” and hear your local station free in your browser.
Local radio by province and city
Every station of a place on one page – listen live online
Provinces and territories
Frequently asked questions
How do you know which radio stations I can get?
We use Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s public broadcast register, which records each FM and AM transmitter’s location, power and antenna height. We estimate the signal at your location from those figures.
Can I search by postal code?
Yes. Type a full postal code or just the first three characters, such as M5V. We use the area of that code to find the transmitters that reach you. You can also type a town or press “Use my location”.
What do Strong, Good and Fringe mean?
Strong should be clear indoors on most radios, Good is solid outdoors and in the car, and Fringe means you may need a better antenna or may only hear it some of the time.
Why does a CBC station have so many frequencies?
CBC and Radio-Canada use many low-power rebroadcasters so that small and remote communities can hear them. Each town can have its own frequency. See our CBC radio frequencies page for the list by town.
Can I listen to a station I cannot receive?
Yes. Stations with a working online stream have a “Listen live” button, and they play here on Canadian Radio Stations, free and with no app. Some broadcasters limit their streams to North America.
How far does an FM signal reach?
A powerful FM station can reach 80 to 100 km or more over flat land, while low-power and community stations may only cover a few kilometres. AM can travel much further, especially at night.
Can I hear American stations too?
Often, yes, if you live near the border. This tool lists Canadian stations only, so you may be able to hear more on your radio than we show here.
Is this the same as my car radio?
Very close. A car antenna is better than most home radios, so you will usually hear every Strong and Good station, and some Fringe ones as well.