Adventures in Rainbow Country
Series Overview
"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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 26 Episodes
30 min per episode
1970 – 1971
Premiered: Sun, Sep 20, 1970
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 26: “Dreamer's Rock”
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-20
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Davidson
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What is Adventures in Rainbow Country about?
"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.
How many seasons does Adventures in Rainbow Country have?
Adventures in Rainbow Country comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Adventures in Rainbow Country?
Key cast members in Adventures in Rainbow Country include Lois Maxwell, Buckley Petawabano, Susan Conway, Albert Millaire, Stephen Cottier.
Who created or directed Adventures in Rainbow Country?
Adventures in Rainbow Country was developed and directed by William Davidson.