News

Bay Bulls

Destination Canada

Check out our news section!

Subscribe to our email newsletter for updates about the East Coast Trail.

Loading

Support The Trail, Enter To Win! Buy 50/50 Tickets Now!

The East Coast Trail Association is thrilled to announce our 50/50 raffle, giving you the chance to win a grand prize jackpot of up to $650,000! Plus, we have an amazing early bird prize – two flight vouchers from PAL Airlines!  Join the Draw, Support the Trail Here!...

read more

Now Recruiting: Guided Hike Leaders

Calling all ECT Lovers! Are you interested in volunteering with the East Coast Trail and becoming a Guided Hike Leader? Guided Hikes are a great way for new hikers to be introduced to the ECT and for all hikers to explore new paths and make hiking friends.   🌳 Who you...

read more

Now Recruiting: Vice President, Fundraising and Revenue

Volunteer Opportunity: Vice President, Fundraising & Revenue Help Shape the Future of Canada's Trail Legacy!  We are seeking a strategic and experienced fundraising leader to join our team as Vice President, Fundraising & Revenue (VP-FR). This executive role...

read more

Hiker Advisory: Upcoming Detour on Spout Path

Hiker Advisory: Upcoming Detour Bridge on Spout Path Detour Beginning Monday, September 16 Upcoming Detour: Beginning Monday, September 16, our Trail Crew will commence work on replacing the bridge over Freshwater River on Spout Path. This project is expected to last...

read more

Hiker Advisory: Temporary Detour for Stiles Cove Path

Hiker Advisory – Effective for July 9 – 10, 2024: There will be filming taking place on Stiles Cove Path near Pouch Cove. As a result, a portion of the path will be temporarily closed to hikers, and a detour has been put in place. Click to read more and see images of the detour route.

read more

Now Hiring: Trail Crew

Now Hiring: Trail Crew Workers The ECTA is a registered charity and not-for-profit responsible for managing, maintaining and protecting the East Coast Trail. Our mission is to provide a sustainable wilderness hiking experience by enhancing, protecting, developing, and...

read more