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Cornemuse

Cornemuse is a Quebec children’s television series that aired on Télé-Québec from 1999 to 2003.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Cornemuse is a Quebec children’s television series that aired on Télé-Québec from 1999 to 2003. The show follows Cornemuse, a canine veterinarian, who cares for four young animal children from different species families while they learn through stories, songs, and everyday adventures.

Premise

The series follows Cornemuse, a veterinarian who looks after four young animal children from different species families. Their lives are shown through everyday situations, music, and stories.

Broadcast history

Cornemuse was produced in Quebec and aired on Télé-Québec from 1999 to 2003. Sources describe it as a long-running children’s series with 300 episodes.

Characters

The four child characters are Tibor the tiger, Kounga the kangaroo, Rafi the raccoon, and Bagou the monkey. They are presented as young, family-like characters in a mixed-species setting.

Format and audience

The show is described as a youth or children’s series. Its format combines educational and entertainment elements, including songs and everyday adventures.

Key facts

  • Cornemuse is a Quebec youth television series aimed at children.
  • The series aired on Télé-Québec between 1999 and 2003.
  • It consists of 300 episodes, each about 25 minutes long.
  • The premise centers on Cornemuse, a canine veterinarian.
  • Cornemuse cares for four young animal children: Tibor, Kounga, Rafi, and Bagou.
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Canadian context

Cornemuse is a Quebec-produced French-language children’s series that aired on a major public educational broadcaster, Télé-Québec, making it part of Canadian television history.[9]

Frequently asked questions

What is Cornemuse?
Cornemuse is a Quebec children’s television series that aired on Télé-Québec from 1999 to 2003.
What is the show about?
It follows Cornemuse, a veterinarian, who cares for four young animal children and helps guide them through stories, songs, and daily life.
How many episodes did Cornemuse have?
The series had 300 episodes.
What language was Cornemuse in?
The series was in French.
Who are the main child characters?
The main child characters are Tibor the tiger, Kounga the kangaroo, Rafi the raccoon, and Bagou the monkey.

References

  1. Wikipédiahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornemuse_(s%C3%A9rie_t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vis%C3%A9e)
    Supports: Identifies Cornemuse as a Quebec youth television series, its Télé-Québec broadcast, run dates, episode count, and main characters.
  2. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt1294314/
    Supports: Describes the premise as a vet caring for four animal children and notes the educational story/song format.