James Cook, the famous British cartographer and explorer, was the first to survey and record the geography of the Bay of Islands.

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.

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.

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.