Adventures in Rainbow Country (1970): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1970, Adventures in Rainbow Country is a drama series.

What it’s 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.

Who’s in it. Adventures in Rainbow Country stars Lois Maxwell as Nancy Williams, Buckley Petawabano as Pete Gawa, Susan Conway as Hannah Wiliams (daughter) and Albert Millaire as Roger Lemieux, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Adventures in Rainbow Country has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adventures in Rainbow Country page.

If you liked it. Fans of Adventures in Rainbow Country tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.