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Gino Chouinard

Gino Chouinard is a Québécois television and radio host, businessman, and media personality from Woburn, Quebec.

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

Gino Chouinard is a Québécois television and radio host, businessman, and media personality from Woburn, Quebec. He is best known for hosting TVA’s morning show *Salut Bonjour* from 2003 to 2024, including weekend and weekday editions. After leaving the program in 2024, he pursued other media and business projects.

Early life and training

Gino Chouinard was born in Woburn, in Quebec’s Estrie region. Sources say he moved to Montreal as a young adult and studied at the Conservatoire de LaSalle, where he shifted from an interest in acting toward animation and hosting.

Television career

Chouinard became widely known as the host of TVA’s morning program *Salut Bonjour*. He began with the weekend edition in 2003, took over weekday hosting in 2007, and remained until his final broadcast in June 2024.

Other media work

In addition to television, Chouinard has worked in radio and as a public speaker. He has also appeared in acting roles and played himself in several Quebec television productions.

Business and public profile

Chouinard has also been active as an entrepreneur and spokesperson. His public image has been tied to long-running audience familiarity and a highly visible role in Quebec daytime and morning media.

Key facts

  • Gino Chouinard is a Quebec television and radio host best known for hosting TVA’s *Salut Bonjour*.
  • He hosted the program for more than 20 years, including weekend (2003–2007) and weekday (2007–2024) editions.
  • He began his communications career in 1989 and has also worked in radio, acting, and business.
  • He published *3800 matins*, a book reflecting on his years as a morning-show host.
  • He left *Salut Bonjour* in June 2024.
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Canadian context

He is a prominent Quebec television personality whose long tenure on TVA’s *Salut Bonjour* made him familiar to many Canadian Francophone viewers, especially in Quebec.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gino Chouinard?
He is a Quebec television and radio host, businessman, and media personality best known for hosting TVA’s *Salut Bonjour*.
What is Gino Chouinard best known for?
He is best known for hosting *Salut Bonjour* for more than two decades, including both weekend and weekday editions.
When did Gino Chouinard leave *Salut Bonjour*?
He left the program in June 2024 after more than 20 years associated with the show.
Where is Gino Chouinard from?
He is from Woburn, in the Estrie region of Quebec, Canada.
Has Gino Chouinard written a book?
Yes. He is associated with *3800 matins*, a book reflecting on his years hosting the morning show.
What other work has he done?
He has worked in radio, appeared in television productions, and been involved in business and speaking engagements.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gino_Chouinard
    Supports: Birthplace, occupation, and tenure hosting *Salut, Bonjour!*
  2. Gino Chouinardhttps://www.ginochouinard.com/apropos
    Supports: Career timeline, years active, and departure from *Salut Bonjour* in 2024
  3. Radio-Canadahttps://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2082494/gino-chouinard-derniere-salut-bonjour
    Supports: Final broadcast, length of service, and episode count
  4. TVA Nouvelleshttps://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2024/06/01/a-laube-de-son-depart-de-salut-bonjour-javais-besoin-de-plonger-dans-le-vide---gino-chouinard
    Supports: Departure date, seasons hosted, and approximate number of episodes and interviews
  5. Journal de Montréalhttps://www.journaldemontreal.com/2021/12/18/photos-souvenirs-gino-chouinard
    Supports: Origin in Woburn, early interest in acting, and long broadcasting career
  6. Radio-Canadahttps://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/tout-le-monde-en-parle/site/segments/entrevue/1877061/gino-chouinard-livre-3800-matins
    Supports: Book *3800 matins* and reflection on his career