About
"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
as Nancy Williams
Buckley Petawabano
as Pete Gawa
Susan Conway
as Hannah Wiliams (daughter)
Albert Millaire
as Roger Lemieux
Stephen Cottier
as Billy Williams (son)
Wally Koster
as Dennis McGubgub (bush pilot)
Alan Mills
as Dougall McGregor
John Sadowski
as stunt double / Officer Nixon (Recurring)
Episodes
Season 1
La Chute
A group of pretend voyageurs relive the route taken by Ettiene Brule in the old Hudson Bay days.
The Tower
Hannah climbs the old Willisville fire tower and panics when it's time to come down.
The Frank William's File
The Skydiver
The Boy From Spanish Harlem
Panic in the Bush
Long Tough Race
A young doctor tries to help a runner's sister who is dying.
The Town That Died
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