2009 Volunteer Maintenance Season Wrap Up Thursday, January 21, 2010 The volunteer maintenance 09 season ran from May to mid-November. Outings were usually held every second weekend. All work was done on Southern Shore paths. The paid crew assisted the volunteer crew...
Major Milestone Reached Tuesday, January 5, 2010 Important Message from the President Dear Members; I am writing to inform you, the members of the East Coast Trail Association, that the Board of Directors of the East Coast Trail Association reached a major milestone...
Shoe Cove Bridge Complete Monday, December 7, 2009 The beginning of December saw the completion of the new bridge at Shoe Cove. Hikers can now cross the river comfortably without a precarious visit to the barachois and a wet crossing. With this bridge finished, the...
Infrastructure Renewal – New steps, New boardwalk and much more on our Southern Shore Trail Friday, November 13, 2009 A Southern Renewal is Happening! Attentive regular hikers will notice the fine work of our small stalwart ECTA team repairing infrastructure on...
Trail Development – A Work in Progress Monday, November 2, 2009 The East Coast Trail development crew has been hard at work laying boardwalk, building crib steps and brushing trail between Doran’s Lane and Red Cliff on our newest work in progress. The...
Wind Storms take down over 500 Trees Monday, November 2, 2009 Wind Storms take down over 500 Trees on the East Coast Trail. The high winds and rains in October took their toll on the Trail with over 500 trees down and not all the path reports are in yet. The ECTA team...
Spirits of the Official Opening NOT Dampened Saturday, October 17, 2009 High winds and driving rains did not dampen the spirits of the Official Opening of the Stiles Cove Path (Flatrock to Pouch Cove) on Saturday at the the Flatrock Community Hall. The Flatrock Ladies...
East Coast Trail to Expand its Network with Provincial Government Investment Friday, September 11, 2009 Innovation, Trade and Rural Development Tourism, Culture and Recreation With a $205,000 investment from the Provincial Government, hikers of the world-renowned East...
Call for Nominations to the Board of Directors Tuesday, August 11, 2009 The East Coast Trail Needs You The Nominations Committee requests your help to identify and nominate potential candidates to serve on the East Coast Trail Association’s Board of Directors....
Regatta Day Information Table: A Success! Thursday, August 6, 2009 The first Regatta Day ECTA Information Table was a success in several respects: * Awesome turn-out from members to staff the booth * Recruitment and Renewals * Great exposure for ECTA and the Trail *...
