The master plan provides an overview of the project, as well as an explanation of the concept and benefits of a long-distance hiking trail. It allows the would-be hiker to imagine a step by step discovery of Acadia. The plan also welcomes the reader to discover the history of the Acadian people, anglophone communities, and First Nations. It details the environmental issues and sheds light on the religious and spiritual heritage of surrounding communities.

Finally, the master plan provides the trail outline with many detailed maps and a description of each section.