Episodes are hosted and feature on-location footage, cut-out archival animations and visual effects.
[8] In 2023, the series was nominated for a Rockie Award from Banff World Media Festival in the Short Form Non-Fiction category.
[9] Of its third season, POV Magazine called Canadiana an "exploration of the oft-overlooked history of Canada [that] gives the nation's past the colour it deserves.
"[10] As of March 2023, season 3 has received media attention from CBC's Metro Morning, CBC Radio One, CTV News Channel, CFRB, Global News Morning, and more.
[11][12][13][14][15] Canadiana was previously featured on Breakfast Television, Global News, Newstalk 1010 and Elmnt FM, and has received praise by blogs and podcasts for its approach to Canadian history.