Rated TV-PG Matt McGregor, a wealthy widower and father of three, falls for his childhood love, the independent and recently widowed Kathleen, who's returned after having spent many years in England.
Rated TV-PG When a school teacher punishes his daughter Danni, Matt is forced to take action. His son and nephew, Rob and Luke, play dangerous games to win the affections of the beautiful Victoria.
Rated TV-PG A competitor arrives to challenge Matt for the affections of Kathleen O'Neil until Matt and Kathleen have a romantic encounter while snowbound.
Rated TV-PG Their romantic affair takes a comedic turn when Rob rescues Victoria after she is stranded in the outback.
Rated TV-PG Seeking revenge against Matt for supposedly abandoning her, his old flame returns home to Paterson's Ridge. Luke strikes gold and becomes a serious threat to Matt.
Rated TV-PG Kathleen feels rejected by Matt and decides to end the relationship while Danni and Michael are lost in the mountains.
Rated TV-PG Matt stands by Kathleen when the rest of the town turns against her.
Rated TV-PG Luke accuses Matt of stealing Langara from his father, but also finds himself falling in love with Anita.
Rated TV-PG As Matt goes to save Kathleen who he finds is being held hostage, a tragic accident occurs involving Anita and her brother.
Rated TV-PG Danni experiences the heartbreak of first love as Colin and Emily get married.
Rated TV-PG Luke asks for Victoria's hand in marriage with shocking results.
Rated TV-PG Luke's entire world collapses around him when he loses Victoria and his gold.
Rated TV-PG Matt stands to lose everything he owns, including Langara.