For the Corner Brook (so named by Captain James Cook), which flows through the present-day city. Corner Brook was incorporated as a city in 1956 with the amalgamation of Corner Brook East, Corner Brook West, Humbermouth, and Curling.

FRANÇAIS:
Pour Corner Brook (si appelé par le Capitaine James Cook), qui coule par la ville contemporaine. Corner Brook a été incorporé comme une ville en 1956 avec l'amalgamation de Corner Brook East, Corner Brook West, Humbermouth, et Curling.