"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.
Cast: Lois Maxwell, Buckley Petawabano, Susan Conway
Season 1
26 episodes
- 1. La ChuteA group of pretend voyageurs relive the route taken by Ettiene Brule in the old Hudson Bay days.CC30minSep 20, 1970
- 2. The TowerHannah climbs the old Willisville fire tower and panics when it's time to come down.CC30minSep 27, 1970
- 3. The Frank William's FileNo synopsis available yet.CC30minOct 4, 1970
- 4. The SkydiverNo synopsis available yet.CC30minOct 11, 1970
- 5. The Boy From Spanish HarlemNo synopsis available yet.CC30minOct 18, 1970
- 6. Panic in the BushNo synopsis available yet.CC30minOct 25, 1970
- 7. Long Tough RaceA young doctor tries to help a runner's sister who is dying.CC30minNov 1, 1970
- 8. The Town That DiedNo synopsis available yet.CC30minNov 8, 1970
- 9. The Eye of the NeedleNo synopsis available yet.CC30minNov 15, 1970
- 10. Girl on a TightropeNo synopsis available yet.CC30minNov 22, 1970
- 11. The Return of Eli RocqueNo synopsis available yet.CC30minNov 29, 1970
- 12. Roar of the HornetNo synopsis available yet.CC30minDec 6, 1970
- 13. Lac Du DiableNo synopsis available yet.CC30minDec 13, 1970
- 14. The Muskies Are Losing Their TeethNo synopsis available yet.CC30minDec 20, 1970
- 15. Milk RunNo synopsis available yet.CC30minDec 27, 1970
- 16. A Wall of SilenceNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 3, 1971
- 17. Where the Rice Grows WildNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 10, 1971
- 18. The Bird WatchersNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 17, 1971
- 19. The Boy Who Loved AnimalsNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 24, 1971
- 20. Mystery at Whaleback BayNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 31, 1971
- 21. Night CallerNo synopsis available yet.CC30minFeb 7, 1971
- 22. Lake on Blue MountainNo synopsis available yet.CC30minFeb 14, 1971
- 23. Stolen TugboatNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 7, 1971
- 24. The HermitNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 14, 1971
- 25. Pursuit Along the Aux SaubleNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 21, 1971
- 26. Dreamer's RockNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 28, 1971
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- William Davidson
- Studio
- Manitou Productions Ltd.
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
