"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.
CreatorWilliam Davidson
La Chute
Sep 20, 1970
A group of pretend voyageurs relive the route taken by Ettiene Brule in the old Hudson Bay days.
The Tower
Sep 27, 1970
Hannah climbs the old Willisville fire tower and panics when it's time to come down.
The Frank William's File
Oct 4, 1970
No description available.
The Skydiver
Oct 11, 1970
No description available.
The Boy From Spanish Harlem
Oct 18, 1970
No description available.
Panic in the Bush
Oct 25, 1970
No description available.
Long Tough Race
Nov 1, 1970
A young doctor tries to help a runner's sister who is dying.
The Town That Died
Nov 8, 1970
No description available.
The Eye of the Needle
Nov 15, 1970
No description available.
Girl on a Tightrope
Nov 22, 1970
No description available.
The Return of Eli Rocque
Nov 29, 1970
No description available.
Roar of the Hornet
Dec 6, 1970
No description available.
Lac Du Diable
Dec 13, 1970
No description available.
The Muskies Are Losing Their Teeth
Dec 20, 1970
No description available.
Milk Run
Dec 27, 1970
No description available.
A Wall of Silence
Jan 3, 1971
No description available.
Where the Rice Grows Wild
Jan 10, 1971
No description available.
The Bird Watchers
Jan 17, 1971
No description available.
The Boy Who Loved Animals
Jan 24, 1971
No description available.
Mystery at Whaleback Bay
Jan 31, 1971
No description available.
Night Caller
Feb 7, 1971
No description available.
Lake on Blue Mountain
Feb 14, 1971
No description available.
Stolen Tugboat
Mar 7, 1971
No description available.
The Hermit
Mar 14, 1971
No description available.
Pursuit Along the Aux Sauble
Mar 21, 1971
No description available.
Dreamer's Rock
Mar 28, 1971
No description available.
