Manuels River Trail

In 2016, the Grand Concourse welcomed the Manuels River Natural Heritage Society, now named Manuels River Community Inc. (MRCI), as a new member. Manuels River Trail is a scenic route along one of the oldest river systems in North America. This world-class geological treasure is a welcome addition to the Grand Concourse network.

We have been working closely with MRCI to make improvements to the trail system and establish connections to Main Street, Worsley Park, the CBS T'Railway, and the Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre. Many upgrades have been completed since then on the Downstream East and West trails, Upstream Trails and most recently on Canyon Trail (in 2022/23).

Concourse Trail Custodian Update

Our Concourse Trail Custodian program was officially launched on July of 2017 through our website and social media. The goal of the program is to match volunteers with routes throughout the Northeast Avalon region to help keep our trails clean and safe. Registered volunteers aid in maintenance efforts by placing litter in garbage bins and reporting issues like tripping hazards or vandalism during their regular trail use. Our trail network has spread to nearly 200 kms throughout 8 municipalities, which is a large area for our crews to cover so even small collective efforts can go a long way for keeping trails clean. Studies also show that visible efforts to clean or pick up litter resonate with people and discourage others from littering. In this way, we've encouraged citizens to become community leaders and set an example for others.

We are deeply grateful for all of your support!