Curling | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Newfoundland and Labrador |
| City | Corner Brook |
Curling is a mainly residential neighbourhood of the city of Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is situated just west of the main part of the city. Located in the Humber Arm of the Bay of Islands, Curling was originally a fishing community. It is the oldest section of Corner Brook.
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. 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 in dedication of Rev. J.J. Curling. [1] 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 1900.
Curling 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.
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.
Bartlett's Point Park is a small day-park located on the waterfront, and features walking trails and a playground. [2]
Part of Route 450 travels through Curling on O'Connell Drive before continuing on down the southern shore of the Humber Arm and Bay of Islands.
Curling is included in the Corner Brook Transit public bus service route. It also has its own taxi service, called Birchy Cabs.
Corner Brook is a city located on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The Humber River is a river on Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is approximately 120 kilometres long; it flows through the Long Range Mountains, southeast then southwest, through Deer Lake, to the Bay of Islands at Corner Brook. It begins near the town of Hampden. Taylor's Brook, Aidies Stream and Dead Water Brook run into the upper Humber. The Humber is one of Newfoundland's longest rivers.
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. The largest island in the bay is Woods Island. It is surrounded in most directions by the Long Range Mountains and it is directly north of the Lewis Hills.
Stephenville is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland.
Deer Lake is a town in the western part of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Division No. 8 is a census division on the north coast of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It has a land area of 9,314.57 km² and had a population of 35,794 at the 2016 census. Its largest communities are the towns of Lewisporte, Springdale, and Twillingate.
Humber-Bay of Islands is a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. As of 2015, the district has 13,412 eligible voters.
Humber East is a former provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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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.
Steady Brook is a Canadian town in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Located on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland, the town is situated 8 kilometres east of the city of Corner Brook in the lower Humber Valley. The town is surrounded by the Long Range Mountains and sits astride the Humber River. Steady Brook has become a thriving community in recent years as a result of provincial investments in the Marble Mountain alpine ski resort, along with golf courses and other recreational amenities.
The Humber Valley is a region in the western part of the island of Newfoundland. The Humber Valley is formed by the Humber River.
The Newfoundland T'Railway Provincial Park is a rail trail located in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Bottle Cove is located on the west coast of Newfoundland. It opens directly onto the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, although it is typically included in the regional descriptor, "Bay of Islands," which lies at the mouth of the Humber Arm. Bottle Cove is also referred to as Bottle Cove Provincial Park and as Bottle Cove Day Park in official Parks documentation.
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CKVB-FM, branded as Bay of Islands Radio, is a Canadian radio station. The station broadcasts a community radio format at 100.1 FM in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Route 450 is a highway in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The highway starts at an interchange at Route 1 in Corner Brook. When approaching O'Connell Drive, motorists can turn left to continue their journey along the route. The route terminates at a cul-de-sac in Lark Harbour.
Route 440 is a relatively short highway in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, on the West Coast. The highway was named in honor of Admiral Hugh Palliser. The highway starts at an interchange at Route 1 in Corner Brook, and terminates at Cox's Cove. The speed limit is 80 km/h except in communities where the speed is reduced to 50 km/h.
Coordinates: 48°57′33″N57°59′52″W / 48.95917°N 57.99778°W
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