"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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La Chute
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Sep 20, 1970
A group of pretend voyageurs relive the route taken by Ettiene Brule in the old Hudson Bay days.
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The Tower
The Tower
Sep 27, 1970
Hannah climbs the old Willisville fire tower and panics when it's time to come down.
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The Frank William's File
The Frank William's File
Oct 4, 1970
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The Skydiver
The Skydiver
Oct 11, 1970
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The Boy From Spanish Harlem
The Boy From Spanish Harlem
Oct 18, 1970
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Panic in the Bush
Panic in the Bush
Oct 25, 1970
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Long Tough Race
Long Tough Race
Nov 1, 1970
A young doctor tries to help a runner's sister who is dying.