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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong> St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, April 4, 2024<\/b> \u2013 The East Coast Trail Association (ECTA) is marking three decades of dedication to building a trail and preserving our coastline to help build a viable tourism industry along the eastern edge of the Avalon. <\/span>Join us on Wednesday, April 17<\/span>th<\/span>, to celebrate the East Coast Trail, during National Tourism Week, as a vital contributor to the NL economy and to the social and cultural fabric of the communities located along the eastern edge of the Avalon.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Association has built a 336 km world-class tourism and recreational product based on the very best we have to offer – our natural, cultural, historical, and community assets – together with the raw natural beauty of our coastline to create a unique tourist destination that is second to none in the world.\u00a0 The value proposition resulting from this achievement is the creation of breakthrough sustainable value, year after year,\u00a0 for the business community located in St. John\u2019s and in the 24 communities located along the Trail. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt is safe to say our dream has come true, and our challenge now has shifted to sustaining and growing the value of the trail; while the task of maintaining and operating the\u00a0 Trail is a labour of love, it requires a significant monetary investment every year,\u201d said Randy Murphy, ECTA\u2019s President. \u201cThe Trail\u2019s sustainability has become our Dream #2, and we are working on it; the Kitchen Party is giving us an opportunity to pause and reach out to the business community to come join us in the celebration of our accomplishments, to hear our story, and to help raise some funds for a great cause, all while having a grand old time.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This fundraising event is a testament to the Association’s enduring legacy. It is scheduled for <\/span>April 17th, from 5 PM to 9 PM, at Quidi Vidi Brewery<\/b>, a locale that captures the essence of Newfoundland’s spirit.\u00a0 In an evening that promises to blend the warmth of a Newfoundland kitchen party with the cause of maintaining the East Coast Trail, attendees are invited for a $200 ticket to enjoy a selection of fine hors d’oeuvres, taste Quidi Vidi\u2019s celebrated craft beers, and experience the captivating performances of Sean and Sheldon from Sullivan’s Songhouse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A highlight of the night will be the presence of special guests and storytellers, sharing their tales from the first 30 years of the ECT. The evening will also feature a thoughtfully curated auction and raffle, offering attendees the chance to win exclusive experiences and items that reflect the trail’s beauty. This initiative is critical for raising funds to support the trail’s maintenance and operational needs, ensuring it remains an invaluable asset for generations to come.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nBuy your ticket today for the East Coast Trail Grand Ol’ Kitchen Party<\/em><\/p>\n
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