Helen Earley

Helen is an award-winning contributor to the Family Fun Canada network, and the former City Editor of Family Fun Halifax. With a degree in New Media Journalism and Photography, she worked as a flight attendant for a major British Airline for 11 years before returning to Nova Scotia to teach, write and be a mum. Stay in touch at helenearley.com or on Twitter @hfxhelen.

The Ultimate Guide to Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches near Halifax

Helen Earley Farm Fun, News and Reviews

Get the low down on the best Corn Mazes & Pumpkin Patches near Halifax! Dakeyne Farm Sunflower Maze The Dakeyne Farm Sunflower Maze in Mount Denson, Nova Scotia is open during August and September by appointment only, weather-depending (there will be a post on Facebook or Twitter ...Read More

A 5-day Road Trip Through Southwestern Nova Scotia

Helen Earley Beaches, Local Stories and Adventures, News and Reviews, Past Events, Weekend Getaways

When we planned our multi-family road trip to Brier Island via the South Shore and Yarmouth and Acadian Shores, we totally underestimated how much there is to explore. It’s like when tourists hit Cape Breton, and try to do it all in 48 hours  – it ...Read More

Chilling Out at The Old Ten Spot on Nova Scotia’s Zwickers Lake

Helen Earley Camping Near Halifax, Local Stories and Adventures, News and Reviews, Weekend Getaways

There are plenty of unusual Air BnBs in Nova Scotia. But The Old Ten Spot on Zwickers Lake in New Albany, Nova Scotia has something special: a private beach, a charming local history – and a  Boler travel trailer, with its own private deck. The ...Read More

10 Things to Do in Nova Scotia with Kids

Helen Earley Beaches, Day Trips, Food & Drink, Lighthouses, Local Stories and Adventures, News and Reviews, Weekend Getaways

10 Things to Do in Nova Scotia with Kids Whether you stay on the mainland, or head to the mountains of Cape Breton, you’ll encounter friendly folks, reasonably priced accommodation, and plenty of things to do in your home province of Nova Scotia, Canada. ...Read More

The Best Places to Stay in Peggy’s Cove

Helen Earley Lighthouses, Local Stories and Adventures, News and Reviews, Weekend Getaways

The Best Places to Stay in Peggy’s Cove Peggy’s Cove, only 45 minutes from downtown Halifax, is a fantastic place to spend a couple of nights with the kids, who will never get tired of clambering over the rocks, or eating ice cream. But ...Read More

10 Essential Things to do in Halifax with Kids This Summer

Helen Earley Cheapies & Freebies, Day Trips, Local Stories and Adventures, Major Attractions, News and Reviews, Weekend Getaways

10 Essential Things to Do in Halifax with Kids This Summer There are so many fun things to do in Halifax – it’s hard to know where to start! How about this list of 10 essential things to do in Halifax with kids this ...Read More

Where to See the Bluenose II, as She Sails Around Nova Scotia This Summer

Helen Earley Cheapies & Freebies, Local Stories and Adventures, Major Attractions, News and Reviews, Special Events

This summer, Nova Scotia’s most famous schooner, the Bluenose II, will sail around the province as part of a tour called Sail Past Summer. Due to Covid-19 restrictions you won’t be able to board the ship, but rest assured, she will put on a ...Read More

17 Things to Do in Hubbards, Nova Scotia

Helen Earley Beaches, Day Trips, Farmers Markets, Food & Drink, Local Stories and Adventures, News and Reviews, Weekend Getaways

17 Things to Do in Hubbards, Nova Scotia There are so many things to do in Hubbards, Nova Scotia. Stunning beaches like Queensland, Cleveland and Fox Point are a stone’s throw away, and just around the corner, on the Aspotogan peninsula, the soft pepper-coloured ...Read More

Get The Scoop on Québec’s Cool Winter Carnival: February 7th – 16th, 2020

Helen Earley Festivals, Local Stories and Adventures

Are you planning a family adventure to Québec’s Winter Carnival? Here are a few tips to help you enjoy the world’s largest and most famous winter festival: Le Carnaval D’hiver de Quebec! First, Some History: Keeping warm and happy in the winter months was vital ...Read More

Waiting for Halloween: 7 Halloween Activities and Recipes to Keep Your Little Monsters Entertained While you Wait for the Witching Hour

Helen Earley Halloween

Halloween is such an exciting time. There are the days leading up to Halloween, Halloween morning, Halloween at school, and then of course, Trick or Treating on Halloween night. Yes, it seems the fun never ends… no matter how much you wish it would! Before ...Read More