Synopsis
"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.
Episodes
Season 11E1La ChuteA group of pretend voyageurs relive the route taken by Ettiene Brule in the old Hudson Bay days.30m2E2The TowerHannah climbs the old Willisville fire tower and panics when it's time to come down.30m3E3The Frank William's File30m4E4The Skydiver30m5E5The Boy From Spanish Harlem30m6E6Panic in the Bush30m7E7Long Tough RaceA young doctor tries to help a runner's sister who is dying.30m8E8The Town That Died30m9E9The Eye of the Needle30m10E10Girl on a Tightrope30m11E11The Return of Eli Rocque30m12E12Roar of the Hornet30m13E13Lac Du Diable30m14E14The Muskies Are Losing Their Teeth30m15E15Milk Run30m16E16A Wall of Silence30m17E17Where the Rice Grows Wild30m18E18The Bird Watchers30m19E19The Boy Who Loved Animals30m20E20Mystery at Whaleback Bay30m21E21Night Caller30m22E22Lake on Blue Mountain30m23E23Stolen Tugboat30m24E24The Hermit30m25E25Pursuit Along the Aux Sauble30m26E26Dreamer's Rock30m
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