If you didn’t get a chance to go to Happy Place, the Toronto Christmas Market, Aurora Winter Festival, or any other event where you could have grabbed jaw-dropping Instagram pictures, look no further. Toronto’s downtown Hudson’s Bay has transformed into an eight-room extravaganza for visitors to enjoy for FREE.
That’s right my fellow broke university friends, this place is absolutely free and open to anyone for the rest of the winter season.
The installation, named #the7TO, just opened last week and has already generated a lot of attention and excitement. You can partake in the hype by taking the elevator up to the seventh floor of the Hudson’s Bay, located right on Queen Street.
Last week, I decided to venture up to the rooms with our RU Student Life photographer, Amanda Kuo and let me tell you, we had an absolute blast. And a whole lot of embarrassing moments, but that just adds on to the fun. Each room is well designed, lively and will be sure to put a smile on your face.
So, Rye students, grab some friends, dress-up or down and enjoy this aesthetically pleasing and magical exhibit while it lasts!
Here is how our adventure to #the7TO went.
Rawr xD in real life, am I right? (RU Student Life/Amanda Kuo)
Jurassic Park, but less life-threatening, y’know? (RU Student Life/Amanda Kuo)
I was having vivid memories of The Land Before Time. If you know, you know. (RU Student Life/Amanda Kuo)
Straight out of the womb. (RU Student Life/Amanda Kuo)
Amanda and I took about half an hour to trek out of this ball pit. (RU Student Life/Amanda Kuo)
But it was worth the pictures, and can we take a moment to appreciate this lighting? (RU Student Life/Amanda Kuo)
This is what happens when I’m given no direction on how I should stand. (RU Student Life/Amanda Kuo)
“Hold the pole thing” she said, “It’ll look cute,” she said. (RU Student Life/Amanda Kuo)
Amanda was trying to tell me where to direct my eyes but I gave up, so here you guys go. (RU Student Life/Amanda Kuo)
Girl kept telling me to play with my hair, so I obeyed. Enjoy my luscious locks. (RU Student Life/Amanda Kuo)
TA-DAAAAAA! (RU Student Life/Amanda Kuo)
This wheel really did predict my well-being [see next picture]. (RU Student Life/Amanda Kuo)
Like, seriously. Spot on. (RU Student Life/Amanda Kuo)
Kisses to my misses. (RU Student Life/Amanda Kuo)
I was getting tired of posing. (RU Student Life/Amanda Kuo)
I actually screamed for this one. (RU Student Life/Amanda Kuo)
Laughs all around because I’m such a loser, thank you Amanda for putting up with me. (RU Student Life/Amanda Kuo)
Madi Wong
Madi Wong is a journalism student at Ryerson University and Writer/Blogger for RU Student Life. She is a high-energy and passionate writer who enjoys storytelling and creating multimedia content. She's also a gym and concert enthusiast.
