Curling, Newfoundland and Labrador

Curling is a sub-division of the city of Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. Located in the humber arm of the Bay of Islands, Curling, the oldest section of Corner Brook, was originally a fishing community.

History

James Cook, the famous British cartographer and explorer was the first to survey and record the geography of the Bay of Islands. Throughout the summer of 1767 he surveyed most of the area and copies of the maps he created are displayed at the Captain James Cook Monument in Corner Brook.

Curling used to be known as Birchy Cove, and later changed its name after Rev. J.J. Curling. Curling also used to have a hotel, as well as a golf course. These days, oil tankers are in their place.

In 1956 Curling amalgamated with three other communities (Humbermouth, Townsite and Westside) on the south side of the Humber Arm to form the city of Corner Brook.

Points of Interest

The area is host to the city's yacht club and marina, a local war memorial, as well as a number of businesses, churches, sports sites and residential neighbourhoods. Two public elementary schools, Sacred Heart and J.J. Curling are also found here.

Curling is included into the Corner Brook Transit public bus service route and also has its own taxi service called Birchy Cabs.

Within the area is the old Bank of Montreal Building which openned in 1915 after the original structure burned down in 1913. The bank used the building until 1985. As of 2001, it has been considered a Registered Heritage Structure by the by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Curling, Bay of Islands, Newfoundland.

See also

• List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador

• Corner Brook

External links

• Corner Brook website