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"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.
Seasons
Episode 1
La Chute
30m
A group of pretend voyageurs relive the route taken by Ettiene Brule in the old Hudson Bay days.
Episode 2
The Tower
30m
Hannah climbs the old Willisville fire tower and panics when it's time to come down.
Episode 3
The Frank William's File
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 4
The Skydiver
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 5
The Boy From Spanish Harlem
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 6
Panic in the Bush
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 7
Long Tough Race
30m
A young doctor tries to help a runner's sister who is dying.
Episode 8
The Town That Died
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 9
The Eye of the Needle
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 10
Girl on a Tightrope
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 11
The Return of Eli Rocque
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 12
Roar of the Hornet
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 13
Lac Du Diable
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 14
The Muskies Are Losing Their Teeth
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 15
Milk Run
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 16
A Wall of Silence
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 17
Where the Rice Grows Wild
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 18
The Bird Watchers
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 19
The Boy Who Loved Animals
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 20
Mystery at Whaleback Bay
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 21
Night Caller
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 22
Lake on Blue Mountain
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 23
Stolen Tugboat
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 24
The Hermit
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 25
Pursuit Along the Aux Sauble
30m
No overview is available.
Episode 26Latest episode
Dreamer's Rock
30m
No overview is available.
