Adventures in Rainbow Country

Adventures in Rainbow Country

"Adventures in Rainbow Country," aired on CBC Television from 1970 to 1971 and later ran on Nickelodeon in the early '80s. Led by Lois Maxwell as Nancy Williams, a widow caring for her children in rural Northern Ontario, the series revolved around family dynamics and featured characters like Billy, his Ojibwa friend Pete Gawa, and bush pilot Dennis McGubgub. Filming took place around Whitefish Falls, near Espanola, and scenes were shot in Birch Island and Manitoulin Island in 1969. With 26 episodes, it had successful reruns in Canada and internationally, appearing on channels like DejaView and Silver Screen Classics. Although never officially cancelled, the series didn't produce more episodes after its initial run.

Drama

Seasons

1. La Chute

Air Date: 1970-09-20

A group of pretend voyageurs relive the route taken by Ettiene Brule in the old Hudson Bay days.

2. The Tower

Air Date: 1970-09-27

Hannah climbs the old Willisville fire tower and panics when it's time to come down.

3. The Frank William's File

Air Date: 1970-10-04

4. The Skydiver

Air Date: 1970-10-11

5. The Boy From Spanish Harlem

Air Date: 1970-10-18

6. Panic in the Bush

Air Date: 1970-10-25

7. Long Tough Race

Air Date: 1970-11-01

A young doctor tries to help a runner's sister who is dying.

8. The Town That Died

Air Date: 1970-11-08

9. The Eye of the Needle

Air Date: 1970-11-15

10. Girl on a Tightrope

Air Date: 1970-11-22

11. The Return of Eli Rocque

Air Date: 1970-11-29

12. Roar of the Hornet

Air Date: 1970-12-06

13. Lac Du Diable

Air Date: 1970-12-13

14. The Muskies Are Losing Their Teeth

Air Date: 1970-12-20

15. Milk Run

Air Date: 1970-12-27

16. A Wall of Silence

Air Date: 1971-01-03

17. Where the Rice Grows Wild

Air Date: 1971-01-10

18. The Bird Watchers

Air Date: 1971-01-17

19. The Boy Who Loved Animals

Air Date: 1971-01-24

20. Mystery at Whaleback Bay

Air Date: 1971-01-31

21. Night Caller

Air Date: 1971-02-07

22. Lake on Blue Mountain

Air Date: 1971-02-14

23. Stolen Tugboat

Air Date: 1971-03-07

24. The Hermit

Air Date: 1971-03-14

25. Pursuit Along the Aux Sauble

Air Date: 1971-03-21

26. Dreamer's Rock

Air Date: 1971-03-28

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Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

1970-09-20

Episodes

26 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Lois Maxwell

Lois Maxwell

Nancy Williams

Buckley Petawabano

Buckley Petawabano

Pete Gawa

Susan Conway

Susan Conway

Hannah Wiliams (daughter)

Albert Millaire

Albert Millaire

Roger Lemieux

Stephen Cottier

Stephen Cottier

Billy Williams (son)

Wally Koster

Wally Koster

Dennis McGubgub (bush pilot)

Alan Mills

Alan Mills

Dougall McGregor

John Sadowski

John Sadowski

stunt double / Officer Nixon (Recurring)

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Production Companies

Manitou Productions Ltd.