République

Parc Provincial de la République, established in 1972, protects 3 square kilometres of forest, wetlands, and lakefront along 15-kilometre-long Lac Baker in northwestern New Brunswick's Madawaska region. The park serves the predominantly francophone Acadian community of the Upper Saint John River valley, offering camping, swimming, and recreation in a scenic lake setting. The park's name reflects the area's unique history and the strong Acadian cultural identity of Madawaska, sometimes called the 'République du Madawaska' in recognition of the region's distinctive character.