Your First Look Inside This Year's Bay Holiday Windows In Toronto (PHOTOS)

Get a behind-the-scenes look at their winter wonderland before anyone else❄️
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Every year in Toronto, two major events signal that the holidays are just around the corner.

The Santa Claus parade — which is moving online this year — and The Bay’s unveiling of their holiday windows.

Thankfully, the window displays are still coming and Narcity got an exclusive first look at what's coming to town!

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The post office room at the end is always fascinating, with so many elements going on you'll find yourself staring at it endlessly.

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Being able to squeeze into tight spaces seems like a requirement when putting together the displays or going from one room to the next.

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Familiar figures make a return this year. They've been missed!

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The five display windows are broken into different themes; the gift-wrapping room is just as cute as last year!

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Some of the props need repairs before they are ready to be displayed.

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Lots of work goes on behind-the-scenes to make these displays possible.

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Hudson's Bay launched their 2020 holiday campaign "A Call to Joy" today, and there is definitely a lot of joy to be found.

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The unveiling of the iconic displays is set for November 5. We can't wait!

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  • Associate Photo Editor Lance McMillan is a Toronto based photojournalist who is focused on telling stories visually. Lance's photography has been published in numerous newspapers and magazines including National Geographic and his images have earned him awards including a 2nd Place in the 74th Pictures of the Year International (POYi), a Finalist in the 2019 Travel Photographer of the Year, and an Award of Excellence in the 78th Pictures of the Year International (POYi). To Lance, the power of telling stories through not just the written word, but through images, and the passion he has for doing so, cannot be overstated. This is particularly true when it comes to telling stories about nature and wildlife, striving to provide insight into the vulnerability of our environment and its inhabitants.

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