Like any city or town, locals will speak of areas not listed on maps. In Corner Brook, they are: Humbermouth, Curling, Westside, and Townsite. These are the communities that were brought together to form Corner Brook, and locals still refer to these areas by name. Be sure to ask people to clarify where these places are when receiving directions.
By car
If you want some convenience and don't want to constantly feel that you are on the Corner Brook One-Step Physical Fitness Walking Program, a car is a handy way to get around town. While the town looks small on a map, the hills complicate things quite a bit. In the winter, be sure to have Snow Tires. There is no such thing as All-Season Tires in Corner Brook. They will not get you very far.
A car will also help you reach the nearby sites just outside of Corner Brook, like Marble Mountain or Gros Morne National Park.
On foot
Corner Brook is a city on many large hills. What looks easy on a map will in fact feel like a true journey if you are not physically fit and mentally prepared for the landscape. Everything will be relative. Walking around the area is the best way to truly take in the surroundings, but it is not always advisable year-round. That said....
Corner Brook is home to a few walking trails exclusively provided for the use of pedestrians. These trails take you around the Glynmill Inn Pond and connect with Margaret Bowater Park. The trails also provide a nice walk to City Hall, the Sir Richard Squires Building and the downtown, not to mention the beautiful gorge. Going through the Western Newfoundland Model Forest, much of the land has been provided for pedestrian usage by Corner Brook Pulp & Paper Ltd.
By bus
Corner Brook Transit is operated by Murphy Brothers Limited. You can get bus schedule info by calling 709-639-7BUS 7287 for recorded information or 709-634-3345 for charter information. The buses have six routes that operate from 7AM to 10AM, and 3PM to 7PM, on a half hour cycle for routes 1 through 4, and from 10AM to 3PM on an hour cycle for routes 5 and 6. During the months of June, July, and August, the buses run only on the hourly cycle of routes 5 and 6. Regular Fare is $2.50 Adult, $1.25 Child under age of 12. Ride Cards and Monthly Passes are available, with discounts for students and seniors. A ride card for 5 trips is available at numerous locations for only $10. The main transfer terminal is at Remembrance Square in Downtown Corner Brook.