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Adventures in Rainbow Country Season 1

September. 20,1970

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Adventures in Rainbow Country

"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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Adventures in Rainbow Country

1970

Lois Maxwell portrayed "Nancy Williams," a widow and mother living with her two teenagers, Billy and Hanna, in a secluded Lake Huron cove. Maxwell, famous for her role as Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond films, anchored the drama. The series focused on the adventures of Billy and his Ojibway friend Pete in the northern Ontario wilderness. It was a collaborative international effort involving Manitou Productions, CBC, Television Films Ltd. (Britain), and ABC Films (Britain) alongside the Australian Broadcasting Commission.

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Cast

Lois Maxwell, Buckley Petawabano

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Manitou Productions Ltd.

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Adventures in Rainbow Country Season 1 Full Episode Guide

Episode 26 - Dreamer's Rock

First Aired: March. 28,1971

Episode 25 - Pursuit Along the Aux Sauble

First Aired: March. 21,1971

Episode 24 - The Hermit

First Aired: March. 14,1971

Episode 23 - Stolen Tugboat

First Aired: March. 07,1971

Episode 22 - Lake on Blue Mountain

First Aired: February. 14,1971

Episode 21 - Night Caller

First Aired: February. 07,1971

Episode 20 - Mystery at Whaleback Bay

First Aired: January. 31,1971

Episode 19 - The Boy Who Loved Animals

First Aired: January. 24,1971

Episode 18 - The Bird Watchers

First Aired: January. 17,1971

Episode 17 - Where the Rice Grows Wild

First Aired: January. 10,1971

Episode 16 - A Wall of Silence

First Aired: January. 03,1971

Episode 15 - Milk Run

First Aired: December. 27,1970

Episode 14 - The Muskies Are Losing Their Teeth

First Aired: December. 20,1970

Episode 13 - Lac Du Diable

First Aired: December. 13,1970

Episode 12 - Roar of the Hornet

First Aired: December. 06,1970

Episode 11 - The Return of Eli Rocque

First Aired: November. 29,1970

Episode 10 - Girl on a Tightrope

First Aired: November. 22,1970

Episode 9 - The Eye of the Needle

First Aired: November. 15,1970

Episode 8 - The Town That Died

First Aired: November. 08,1970

Episode 7 - Long Tough Race

First Aired: November. 01,1970

A young doctor tries to help a runner's sister who is dying.

Episode 6 - Panic in the Bush

First Aired: October. 25,1970

Episode 5 - The Boy From Spanish Harlem

First Aired: October. 18,1970

Episode 4 - The Skydiver

First Aired: October. 11,1970

Episode 3 - The Frank William's File

First Aired: October. 04,1970

Episode 2 - The Tower

First Aired: September. 27,1970

Hannah climbs the old Willisville fire tower and panics when it's time to come down.

Episode 1 - La Chute

First Aired: September. 20,1970

A group of pretend voyageurs relive the route taken by Ettiene Brule in the old Hudson Bay days.

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