Lois Maxwell
Nancy Williams
Series
Watch Adventures in Rainbow Country (1970) Online
7.03 votes197030mEndedDrama
Synopsis
"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.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. La ChuteNow viewing1970-09-2030mA group of pretend voyageurs relive the route taken by Ettiene Brule in the old Hudson Bay days.
- 2. The Tower1970-09-2730mHannah climbs the old Willisville fire tower and panics when it's time to come down.
- 3. The Frank William's File1970-10-0430m
- 4. The Skydiver1970-10-1130m
- 5. The Boy From Spanish Harlem1970-10-1830m
- 6. Panic in the Bush1970-10-2530m
- 7. Long Tough Race1970-11-0130mA young doctor tries to help a runner's sister who is dying.
- 8. The Town That Died1970-11-0830m
- 9. The Eye of the Needle1970-11-1530m
- 10. Girl on a Tightrope1970-11-2230m
- 11. The Return of Eli Rocque1970-11-2930m
- 12. Roar of the Hornet1970-12-0630m
- 13. Lac Du Diable1970-12-1330m
- 14. The Muskies Are Losing Their Teeth1970-12-2030m
- 15. Milk Run1970-12-2730m
- 16. A Wall of Silence1971-01-0330m
- 17. Where the Rice Grows Wild1971-01-1030m
- 18. The Bird Watchers1971-01-1730m
- 19. The Boy Who Loved Animals1971-01-2430m
- 20. Mystery at Whaleback Bay1971-01-3130m
- 21. Night Caller1971-02-0730m
- 22. Lake on Blue Mountain1971-02-1430m
- 23. Stolen Tugboat1971-03-0730m
- 24. The Hermit1971-03-1430m
- 25. Pursuit Along the Aux Sauble1971-03-2130m
- 26. Dreamer's Rock1971-03-2830m
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Buckley Petawabano
Pete Gawa
No photo Susan Conway
Hannah Wiliams (daughter)
Albert Millaire
Roger Lemieux
No photo Stephen Cottier
Billy Williams (son)
No photo Wally Koster
Dennis McGubgub (bush pilot)
No photo Alan Mills
Dougall McGregor
No photo John Sadowski
stunt double / Officer Nixon (Recurring)
Availability
Where To Watch Legally
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Adventures in Rainbow Country available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does Adventures in Rainbow Country have?
Adventures in Rainbow Country has 1 season and 26 episodes.
When did Adventures in Rainbow Country first air?
Adventures in Rainbow Country first aired in 1970.
Is Adventures in Rainbow Country still running?
Adventures in Rainbow Country's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Adventures in Rainbow Country?
Adventures in Rainbow Country is classified as Drama.