Reminder: No Open Fires

Reminder: No Open Fires Thursday, June 28, 2012 The East Coast Trail Association’s policy is that open fires are strictly prohibited. Respecting this policy becomes even more important in times of dry, hot weather. Remember to leave no trace * Take only...

NCC Conservation Area in Maddox Cove Protects East Coast Trail

NCC Conservation Area in Maddox Cove Protects East Coast Trail Tuesday, June 26, 2012 The Nature Conservancy of Canada has acquired an 11 acre parcel of coastal land in Maddox Cove, protecting a section of the East Coast Trail near the southern trailhead of the...

5th Year of Plastic Bag Trail Clean-Up

5th Year of Plastic Bag Trail Clean-Up Monday, June 11, 2012 June 9, 2012 was a lovely sunny day on the trail. Eighteen volunteers donated their morning to plastic bag clean up on the section of Sugarloaf Path downwind of the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility....

The 12th ECT Tely Hike Meets Goal

The 12th ECT Tely Hike Meets Goal Tuesday, June 5, 2012 The 12th East Coast Trail Tely Hike The East Coast Trail Tely Hike that took place on International Trail Day (Saturday June 2nd, 2012) was a huge success. We raised over $124,000 and registered over 364 hikers....

Annual Awards Night: Accepting Nominations for 2012

Annual Awards Night: Accepting Nominations for 2012 Monday, April 16, 2012 Annual Awards Night: Accepting Nominations for 2012 Nominations are now open for the annual Flamber Head Award given by ECTA to honour members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to...

A Provincial Gem

A Provincial Gem Thursday, March 22, 2012 The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation describes the East Coast Trail as a “provincial gem” and invites the members of the House of Assembly to “experience our world...

Snow Clearing Regulations: Doran’s Lane and Red Cliff Road

Snow Clearing Regulations: Doran’s Lane and Red Cliff Road Friday, November 18, 2011 The East Coast Trail Association wants to bring members’ attention to the snow clearing regulations in the Town of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove. See Snow Clearing...

New Path Completed: Pouch Cove to Cape St. Francis

New Path Completed: Pouch Cove to Cape St. Francis Wednesday, October 5, 2011 This summer and fall the ECTA crew has worked hard and finished development of the path from Pouch Cove north to Cape St. Francis. Development in the 2010 season completed and enhanced the...