Adventures in Rainbow Country (1970)
"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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Lois Maxwell
as Nancy Williams
Lois Maxwell was a Canadian actress who is best known for playing Miss Moneypenny in the early James Bond movies..
Buckley Petawabano
as Pete Gawa
Buckley Petawabano, born in 1950, made a memorable entrance into their office one day. Hailing from the Cree community of Lac St. John in Quebec, Buckley's warm personality and infectious smile oversh...
Albert Millaire
as Roger Lemieux
Rodolphe Albert Millaire (January 18, 1935 – August 15, 2018) was a Canadian actor and theatre director..
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William Davidson
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