Drama

Adventures in Rainbow Country

Name: Adventures in Rainbow Country
Genre: Drama
Released: 1970-09-20
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Lois Maxwell, Buckley Petawabano, Susan Conway, Albert Millaire, Stephen Cottier

September 20, 1970

1 Season

26 Episodes

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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.

Cast

Lois Maxwell

Nancy Williams

Buckley Petawabano

Pete Gawa

Susan Conway

Hannah Wiliams (daughter)

Albert Millaire

Roger Lemieux

Stephen Cottier

Billy Williams (son)

Wally Koster

Dennis McGubgub (bush pilot)

Alan Mills

Dougall McGregor

John Sadowski

stunt double / Officer Nixon (Recurring)

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

26 episodes

Sep 20, 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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