Curling, Newfoundland and Labrador
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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 was originally a fishing community. It is the oldest section of Corner Brook.
, 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. 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; its name was changed to dedicate after Rev. J.J. Curling. Curling used to have a hotel and a golf course. Oil tankers are currently 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.
The Western Star
(the main newspaper for the West Coast of Newfoundland) was founded in Curling in the early 20th century.
Curling is included into the Corner Brook Transit public bus service route. It also has its own taxi service, called Birchy Cabs.
Within the area is the old Bank of Montreal
building. This building opened 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 Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
There are a few trail systems that run through Curling, including a section of the Newfoundland T'Railway.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
. Located in the humber arm of the Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Bay of Islands is an extensive inlet located on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland, in Canada. The Way Office was established on July 1, 1883. The first Waymaster was Thomas Carter.It is also a sub-basin of the Gulf of St...
, Curling was originally a fishing community. It is the oldest section of Corner Brook.
History
James CookJames Cook
Captain James Cook, FRS, RN was a British explorer, navigator and cartographer who ultimately rose to the rank of captain in the Royal Navy...
, the famous British cartographer and explorer, was the first to survey and record the geography of the Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Bay of Islands is an extensive inlet located on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland, in Canada. The Way Office was established on July 1, 1883. The first Waymaster was Thomas Carter.It is also a sub-basin of the Gulf of St...
. Throughout the summer of 1767, he surveyed most of the area. 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; its name was changed to dedicate after Rev. J.J. Curling. Curling used to have a hotel and a golf course. Oil tankers are currently in their place.
In 1956 Curling amalgamated with three other communities (Humbermouth, Townsite and Westside) on the south side of the Humber Arm
Humber Arm
The Humber Arm is the southernmost arm of the Bay of Islands on the west coast of Newfoundland. The arm has the highest concentration of fresh water of the entire bay, due to inflow of the Humber River....
to form the city of Corner Brook.
The Western Star
The Western Star (Corner Brook)
The Western Star is a daily newspaper serving Western Newfoundland and Labrador, primarily Corner Brook, Stephenville, and the Humber Valley.The paper was founded in 1900 in Curling. It became a daily in 1954...
(the main newspaper for the West Coast of Newfoundland) was founded in Curling in the early 20th century.
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. It also has its own taxi service, called Birchy Cabs.
Within the area is the old Bank of Montreal
Bank of Montreal
The Bank of Montreal , , or BMO Financial Group, is the fourth largest bank in Canada by deposits. The Bank of Montreal was founded on June 23, 1817 by John Richardson and eight merchants in a rented house in Montreal, Quebec. On May 19, 1817 the Articles of Association were adopted, making it...
building. This building opened 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 Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
There are a few trail systems that run through Curling, including a section of the Newfoundland T'Railway.