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[Mike K.]

You can’t park there unless you’re shopping at Cap. Or has that changed since the original store closed?

[Lupurus2901]

Huh! Did not realize that if that's the case.

[Mike K.]

Yeah, I think that was historically the restriction. I’m sure they also sold parking permits but from time to time an attendant would be posted to the lot entrance.

[Barrister]

I believe it is now paid parking with Robins but I could be wrong about that.

[Victoria Watcher]

Yeah, I think that was historically the restriction. I’m sure they also sold parking permits but from time to time an attendant would be posted to the lot entrance.

 

That's right.  The attendant was just there on busy days like Saturday to make sure that everyone that parked there went into the store.

 

Robbins says they offer some parking at "Capital Iron" at 530 Chatham for $205/mo.

[UDeMan]

The surface lot in front of Capital Iron is now paid parking. Capital Iron free parking is on the back side of the building now. You have to drive around back and park inside their fence for the free parking.

[Barrister]

Good to know that there is still free parking. The store should put up a really big sign.

[mbjj]

I'm a cheapskate and loathe to pay for parking, esp. if I don't end up buying anything, but just want to look. 

[Victoria Watcher]

Funny nothing on their website talks about parking. Free or otherwise. They have some nice pizza ovens though.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 03 November 2024 - 02:13 PM.

[Barrister]

Drove by since I had to be in the neighborhood, no free parking that I could find so I did not stop. 

[spanky123]

Parking was always an issue for Capital Iron. Lots of people would park in the lot and either shop elsewhere or make it look like they were going to CI and then quickly exit and shop elsewhere. CI had an attendant during peak shopping seasons but I don't know if they actually towed anyone unless the abuse was egregious. I think the attendant was just here to remind people and act as a deterrent. 

[Victoria Watcher]

^ that’s accurate.

I worked for Capital Iron in the 90s.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 04 November 2024 - 01:35 PM.

[cfbnp200e]

“ I see that Bulk Barn is going to open in that strip mall…”

Sign says Grand Opening Nov 15….inside looks like they’ll be working 24/7 until then. In between the liquor store and the cannabis store.

[Mike K.]

Which strip mall, exactly?

[mbjj]

I think Bulk Barn is going to the mall near where the bank robbery took place on Shelbourne. I don't know the name of the mall I'm afraid. I look forward to going there for Christmas baking items and bulk bird seed. .

 

As I'm a law-abiding citizen, I only parked in the Capital Iron parking lot when I was going there. 

[Mike K.]

Is that the one across the street from where the BMO is? There are several strip malls in that immediate area.

[catfluff]

Is that the one across the street from where the BMO is? There are several strip malls in that immediate area.

In the Shelbourne Plaza I believe. The one with Fairway Market.

[Mike K.]

Got you. Thanks.

[lanforod]

“ I see that Bulk Barn is going to open in that strip mall…”

Sign says Grand Opening Nov 15….inside looks like they’ll be working 24/7 until then. In between the liquor store and the cannabis store.

I wouldn’t have thought there’s enough room for a BB there. Wow.

[cfbnp200e]

Missed posting the pic, here it is now.

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