Lac Baker Grotto
5544 Centrale Street, Lac Baker, New Brunswick, E7A, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2009/02/18
Other Name(s)
n/a
Links and documents
Construction Date(s)
1945/01/01
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2009/06/01
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
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.
Heritage Value
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 »
Character-Defining Elements
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.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
New Brunswick
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (NB)
Recognition Statute
Local Historic Places Program
Recognition Type
Municipal Register of Local Historic Places
Recognition Date
2009/02/18
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
n/a
Theme - Category and Type
- Building Social and Community Life
- Religious Institutions
- Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
- Philosophy and Spirituality
Function - Category and Type
Current
- Religion, Ritual and Funeral
- Religious Facility or Place of Worship
Historic
Architect / Designer
Father Gaston Champagne
Builder
n/a
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Madawaska Planning Commission, Lac Baker Register of Historic Places, File 4.2
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
1704
Status
Published
Related Places
n/a