Adventures in Rainbow Country (series)

Adventures in Rainbow Country (series)

  • User score: 5.5
  • Production country: Canada
  • Creator: William Davidson
  • Production companies: Manitou Productions Ltd.
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release date: 9/20/1970
  • Release date of last episode: 3/28/1971
  • Series status: Ended
  • Seasons count: 1 ( List of episodes )
  • Episodes count: 26
  • Run time: 30 min.

Series description

"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.

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Lois Maxwell

Lois Maxwell

In 26 episodes

Role(s): Nancy Williams

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Buckley Petawabano

Buckley Petawabano

In 26 episodes

Role(s): Pete Gawa

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Susan Conway

Susan Conway

In 26 episodes

Role(s): Hannah Wiliams (daughter)

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Albert Millaire

Albert Millaire

In 26 episodes

Role(s): Roger Lemieux

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Stephen Cottier

Stephen Cottier

In 26 episodes

Role(s): Billy Williams (son)

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