News

June 15, 2022
ST. JOHN’S - ECT Trail Raiser “Community Hike” a major success! Thank you all for Donating! $101,045 raised!
The East Coast Trail Association, on behalf of the Board and Staff, wishes to thank everyone who came out to celebrate International Trails Day, Tourism Week, and the East Coast Trail at our 2022 Trail Raiser “Community Hike” in Portugal Cove-St. Philips on June 4, 2022. 
We had a great day of hiking, live...
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June 2, 2022
ST. JOHNS - The East Coast Trail Celebrates June 4th International Trails Day and Tourism Week. “Come for the hike and stay for the party.”
Come hike with us on June 4 to celebrate International Trails Day, Tourism Week and the East Coast Trail. Since 2000, on International Trails Day (first Saturday in June), the East Coast Trail Association has hosted our annual fundraising hike at a community along the trail. The Trail Raiser “Community...
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Press Release
For immediate Release
East Coast Trail “Official Opening - Northern Section”
52 kilometres: 3 Paths between Topsail Beach and Cape St. Francis
St. John’s, NL - May 19, 2022 – The East Coast Trail Association (ECTA) is pleased to announce, in collaboration with our federal, provincial, and municipal partners, the official opening of the 52 km section of the East Coast Trail (ECT) between Topsail Beach and Cape St....
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Summer Office and Outreach Assistant
East Coast Trail Association
Full-Time Temporary
St. John’s, NL
Hiring 1 - 2 positions, from May 9 to September 2, dependent on funding approval.
The Summer Office and Outreach Assistant will provide event and tourism support to East Coast Trail hikers and the Association. The East Coast Trail, vital tourism and community asset, spans the coastline in three constituencies: St. John's East, St. John's...
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East Coast Trail “Trail Raiser Community Hike”
ECTA LAUNCHES ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT
ST. JOHN’S, NL – April 12, 2022 – The East Coast Trail Association (ECTA) presents the “2022 Trail Raiser Community Hike,” sponsored by ExxonMobil on June 4, 2022, in Portugal Cove-St. Phillips. Supported by media sponsor CBC NL, and adventure sponsor The Outfitters.
This year's Community Hike is on the East Coast Trail from Topsail...
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