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.
Top Cast
Lois Maxwell
Nancy Williams
Buckley Petawabano
Pete Gawa
Susan Conway
Hannah Wiliams (daughter)
Albert Millaire
Roger Lemieux
Stephen Cottier
Billy Williams (son)
Wally Koster
Dennis McGubgub (bush pilot)
Alan Mills
Dougall McGregor
John Sadowski
stunt double / Officer Nixon (Recurring)
Episodes
La Chute
Sep 20, 1970
The Tower
Sep 27, 1970
The Frank William's File
Oct 04, 1970
The Skydiver
Oct 11, 1970
The Boy From Spanish Harlem
Oct 18, 1970
Panic in the Bush
Oct 25, 1970
Long Tough Race
Nov 01, 1970
The Town That Died
Nov 08, 1970
The Eye of the Needle
Nov 15, 1970
Girl on a Tightrope
Nov 22, 1970
The Return of Eli Rocque
Nov 29, 1970
Roar of the Hornet
Dec 06, 1970
Lac Du Diable
Dec 13, 1970
The Muskies Are Losing Their Teeth
Dec 20, 1970
Milk Run
Dec 27, 1970
A Wall of Silence
Jan 03, 1971
Where the Rice Grows Wild
Jan 10, 1971
The Bird Watchers
Jan 17, 1971
The Boy Who Loved Animals
Jan 24, 1971
Mystery at Whaleback Bay
Jan 31, 1971
Night Caller
Feb 07, 1971
Lake on Blue Mountain
Feb 14, 1971
Stolen Tugboat
Mar 07, 1971
The Hermit
Mar 14, 1971
Pursuit Along the Aux Sauble
Mar 21, 1971
Dreamer's Rock
Mar 28, 1971