Lois Maxwell portrayed "Nancy Williams," a widow and mother living with her two teenagers, Billy and Hanna, in a secluded Lake Huron cove. Maxwell, famous for her role as Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond films, anchored the drama. The series focused on the adventures of Billy and his Ojibway friend Pete in the northern Ontario wilderness. It was a collaborative international effort involving Manitou Productions, CBC, Television Films Ltd. (Britain), and ABC Films (Britain) alongside the Australian Broadcasting Commission.
Episode 1
La Chute
Sep 20, 1970
A group of pretend voyageurs relive the route taken by Ettiene Brule in the old Hudson Bay days.
Episode 2
The Tower
Sep 27, 1970
Hannah climbs the old Willisville fire tower and panics when it's time to come down.
Episode 3
The Frank William's File
Oct 4, 1970
Episode 4
The Skydiver
Oct 11, 1970
Episode 5
The Boy From Spanish Harlem
Oct 18, 1970
Episode 6
Panic in the Bush
Oct 25, 1970
Episode 7
Long Tough Race
Nov 1, 1970
A young doctor tries to help a runner's sister who is dying.
Episode 8
The Town That Died
Nov 8, 1970
Episode 9
The Eye of the Needle
Nov 15, 1970
Episode 10
Girl on a Tightrope
Nov 22, 1970
Episode 11
The Return of Eli Rocque
Nov 29, 1970
Episode 12
Roar of the Hornet
Dec 6, 1970
Episode 13
Lac Du Diable
Dec 13, 1970
Episode 14
The Muskies Are Losing Their Teeth
Dec 20, 1970
Episode 15
Milk Run
Dec 27, 1970
Episode 16
A Wall of Silence
Jan 3, 1971
Episode 17
Where the Rice Grows Wild
Jan 10, 1971
Episode 18
The Bird Watchers
Jan 17, 1971
Episode 19
The Boy Who Loved Animals
Jan 24, 1971
Episode 20
Mystery at Whaleback Bay
Jan 31, 1971
Episode 21
Night Caller
Feb 7, 1971
Episode 22
Lake on Blue Mountain
Feb 14, 1971
Episode 23
Stolen Tugboat
Mar 7, 1971
Episode 24
The Hermit
Mar 14, 1971
Episode 25
Pursuit Along the Aux Sauble
Mar 21, 1971
Episode 26
Dreamer's Rock
Mar 28, 1971