Lac Baker Grotto

The Lac Baker Grotto is located on the side of the mountain to the west of Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin Church at the top of the large stairway above Route 120. The statue of the Blessed Virgin is erected inside a rock and is decorated with an illuminated cross.

The Lac Baker grotto is designated a Local Historic Place because of its symbolic importance in the community and its location. The grotto was erected in 1945 by Father Gaston Champagne and is an integral part of the village of Lac Baker. The long steps leading up the hillside are especially characteristic of Lac Baker. It represents the attachment of the parishioners to the Blessed Virgin and offers a wonderful view of the natural beauty of Lac Baker. A miniature replica of the church is located midway up the stairs. It is a place of religious significance visited by village residents.

Source: Madawaska Planning Commission, Lac Baker Register of Historic Places, File 4.2 "Grotte du Lac Baker »

The character-defining elements of the site include:

- grotto erected on the hillside in 1945;

- long, wide steps;

- illuminated cross;

- miniature replica of Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin Church midway up the stairs;

- most recognized grotto in the entire region;

- main landmark in the village.