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Adventures in Rainbow Country

Adventures in Rainbow Country

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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.

Date: 09/20/1970
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Lois Maxwell, Buckley Petawabano, Susan Conway, Albert Millaire, Stephen Cottier, Wally Koster, Alan Mills, John Sadowski

Lois Maxwell as Nancy Williams in Adventures in Rainbow Country Lois Maxwell

Buckley Petawabano as Pete Gawa in Adventures in Rainbow Country Buckley Petawabano

Susan Conway

Albert Millaire as Roger Lemieux in Adventures in Rainbow Country Albert Millaire

Stephen Cottier

Wally Koster

Alan Mills

John Sadowski