Challenges and Work Done on the Southern Shore Trail

Challenges and Work Done on the Southern Shore Trail Saturday, October 1, 2011 Craig Westcott’s article Staying on top of it, (Irish Loop Post, September 2011) spells out work done on the East Coast Trail south of St. John’s in the 2011 season. The rain...

AGM being held on Monday, October 3, 2011

AGM being held on Monday, October 3, 2011 Saturday, September 3, 2011 Dear ECTA Members: The Nominations Committee requests your help to identify and nominate potential candidates to serve on ECTA’s Board. We are in the process of recruiting new directors to...

Proposed Changes to East Coast Trail Association By-Laws

Proposed Changes to East Coast Trail Association By-Laws Friday, September 2, 2011 Dear ECTA Members: At our upcoming Annual General Meeting, scheduled for October 3, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the Foran Room, St. John’s City Hall, the ECTA Board of Directors will be...

Fundraising goes well in 2011!

Fundraising goes well in 2011! Monday, June 6, 2011 The East Coast Trail Association is nearing its 2011 fundraising goal of $100,000 with an incredible effort surrounding this year’s 11th East Coast Trail Tely Hike. Corporate sponsors and member donations...

For MORE Trail, Views, Hiking…

For MORE Trail, Views, Hiking… Friday, May 27, 2011 …We need your support. Dear members of the public and lovers of the East Coast Trail; The 11th East Coast Trail Tely Hike Fundraiser is quickly approaching. We are placing a call for your support to get...

Proposed Housing Development Ragged Beach, Witless Bay

Proposed Housing Development Ragged Beach, Witless Bay Wednesday, May 11, 2011 News Release, St. John’s, 11 May 2011 Proposed Housing Development Ragged Beach, Witless Bay The East Coast Trail Association, which has developed and maintains the East Coast Trail,...

The 2011 Trail Season Begins

The 2011 Trail Season Begins Thursday, May 5, 2011 Happy Spring! The ECTA has again hired over 25 paid crew members as seasonal trail builders and carpenters. The crew is currently out with chain saws clearing blow downs and leaners across the trail, readying the...

Flamber Head Awards 28 April : Accepting Nominations for 2011

Flamber Head Awards 28 April : Accepting Nominations for 2011 Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Recognizing our Community Stars. Join us on the evening of Thursday 28 April 2011 as the East Coast Trail Association honours volunteers who exemplify the association’s...

“Spout” attracts Visitors year-round…

“Spout” attracts Visitors year-round… Wednesday, February 23, 2011 The Spout attracts Visitors year-round… The East Coast Trail Association has scheduled hikes and volunteer trail maintenance outings throughout the summer and fall. The...