THE CARLU PARKING

This Art Moderne masterpiece is housed on the seventh floor of College Park in downtown Toronto. Originally dubbed ‘Eaton’s Seventh Floor’, it was at the heart of Toronto’s cultural life for many years. If you’re headed to College Park for an event, book Carlu parking with ParkWhiz. Find and book hassle free parking and enjoy your time at the event. The history of The Carlu is every bit as fascinating as the space itself. When the Eaton’s department store chain opened Eaton’s College Street in 1930, notable French architect Jacques Carlu was hired to design the seventh floor. It contained an auditorium, the Round Room restaurant, lounges and a private club. When Eaton’s opened the nearby flagship Toronto Eaton Centre in 1977, the building was sold to new owners that initially wanted to demolish the seventh floor and turn it into office space. The City of Toronto was not having it, however and litigation ensued. In 1986, the Court of Appeal for Ontario ruled that an earlier designation of the building under the Ontario Heritage Act protected the floor from demolition. All of this led to the seventh floor being sealed off for 27 years before finally being restored and reopened as The Carlu in 2003. Today, the space acts as a special events venue and hosts concerts, dinners, galas, weddings, fashion shows and other events. If you’re lucky enough to get a chance to check out this National Historic Site of Canada, ParkWhiz is your go to option for Carlu parking. Search, book and pay with the app to take the hassle out of parking and fully enjoy this historic event space.