Located on picturesque Thorburn Lake at the border of Eastern and Central Newfoundland, The Lakeside at Thorburn is a 4-Season resort. Surrounded by amazing landscape and beautiful scenery, The Lakeside offers an opportunity for visitors to enjoy the great Newfoundland outdoors. Through customized packages, guests can create their own unique experiences and memories. Newfoundland is a province rich in culture and overflowing with great people and fun. The Lakeside aims to provide authentic experiences to all guests, whether born and raised in the province or visiting from afar. Whether you're looking for family fun, adventure, a romantic get-away, or maybe just some relaxation, The Lakeside at Thorburn will cater to you.
Lodging Style and Amenities
The Lakeside offers accommodations in a newly renovated 9 room motel with efficiency rooms, standard rooms and many amenities. All rooms include satellite TV, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, 26" LCD television, mini fridge, alarm clock/radio, coffee pot and tea/coffee. Efficiency rooms also include a two-burner stove, dishes, cutlery, cooking utensils and a sink. Efficiency rooms have 1 double bed and standard rooms offer 2. The motel also offers a 12-bunk loft which is great for sports teams, groups, birthday parties, and more. A hot tub is also available for use.
For those who prefer the outdoors, a 100 site campgrounds is also offered with semi-serviced and unserviced sites. The park has a comfort station and laundry facilities for customer use. There are also trailers, campers and quaint bunkhouses available for rental. All sites have fireplaces and a picnic table.
A diner, convenience store and recreation room are also on site.
The Lakeside at Thornurn ia a 4-season resort open year-round.
Recreational Opportunities
It is important to the owners and staff of The Lakeside to create memorable experiences for guests that are rich in culture and fun.
Quite often you will find a traditional newfoundland party taking place in the recreation room. Lakeside parties give visitors an opportunity to mingle while sharing their talents and having fun. Adults and children alike will perform skits, read poems, dance, sing, or share any talent they like. These parties have become quite a tradition, especially during the summer. Children also participate in craft days, scavenger hunts, movie nights and other organized outdoor fun.
Guests may also enjoy the outdoors by swimming in the lake, lounging or playing on the sandy beach, boating, tube riding, water skiing, go-carting and more. Annual sports tournaments, such as horseshoes, volleyball and ice fishing are also held regularly. Visitors can also enjoy a packed picnic lunch as they hike one of the local trail ways or share in a campfire and sing-along on a summer's night.
Hundreds of kilometres of unspoiled wilderness surround The Lakeside. The owners have spent much time exploring it and are happy to share what they have found with guests. Amazing scenery, mountain -top views and wildlife sightings are some of the things enjoyed by visitors as they experience a guided ATV or snowmobile tour. A traditional Newfoundland boil-up around a campfire is also a common sight.
During the winter, guests can strap on some snowshoes to explore the park and surrounding trails; skate on a groomed ice rink; slide down an amazing sliding hill; rent an ice fishing hut; or relax in the hot tub on a cold winter's night. Snowmobiles are also available for rental.
During the fall, hunting packages are offered to hunters. Haunted hayrides through the park also create a little fun and fright for guests.
No matter the time of year, the Lakeside is filled with activities that can you leave you feeling enriched and give you memories to last a lifetime.
Rate Range: $85 - $135/night + hst
Driving Directions
The Lakeside is located in beautiful Newfoundland& Labrador, Canada.
You will find us on the Eastern portion of Newfoundland just 10 minutes west of the community of Clarenville and 15 minutes east of Terra Nova National Park.
Coming from St. John's
We are approximately a 2.5 hour drive from St. John's, the capital city of Newfoundland. Follow west along Route 1, the Trans Canada Highway, for about 209km.
Coming by Ferry to Newfoundland
If you are taking the Marine Atlantic ferry from North Sydney, NS to Port-aux-Basques, NL, we are approximately a 691km drive, travelling east along the TCH. Once you are on the TCH you can drive straight until you reach us. During the summer months you can visit Newfoundland via the ferry from North Sydney to Argentia, NL. To reach The Lakeside follow Route 202 until you reach the TCH. Once on the TCH, travel west for approximately 109 km.
We look forward to meeting you.
Locally or Family-Owned Business
The Lakeside at Thorburn is owned by a Newfoundland family of four. They all live at the resort and are involved in planning, development, day to day operations and customer experiences. The Lakeside is their own home and they wish that each and every guest feel it is their home away from home. They have a great love of the outdoors and the many wonders the province has to offer. They are pleased to share their knowledge and experiences and to help their guests create memories of their own.
Pet Friendly Notes
Leashed pets are welcome in the park. Small dogs are permitted to stay in the motel.
