You can touch an actual piece of the Titanic at this interactive Toronto exhibit
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
has made a stop at
30 Hanover Rd.
in North York, giving Ontarians a glimpse into real artifacts from the doomed cruise ship.
With more than 200 authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Titanic at a depth of almost 10,000 feet, the exhibit is educational and also gives you a peek at what life was like at the turn of the 20th century.
'Visit the reconstruction of the ship's rooms, and uncover poignant accounts of the passengers present at the time of the shipwreck,' the exhibit said on its website. 'Step into the breathtaking VR experience and the cutting-edge rooms, where history comes to life like never before, allowing you to witness the Titanic's journey in a truly unforgettable way.'
The iconic stairwell of the Titanic has been recreated for an exhibition, now in Toronto.
For those unfamiliar with the tale, the Titanic was built by the White Star Line, starting in 1909. It set sail for its maiden voyage to New York on April 10, 1912, with 2,224 people on board.
On April 14, the ship approached Canada's east coast and struck an iceberg just before midnight. It sunk into the Atlantic shortly after 2 a.m. on April 15 and 1,500 people died.
Bodies were later buried in the
Fairview Lawn Cemetery
in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
People around the world have been fascinated by the ocean liner's history for decades.
Many documentaries have been shared on the famous ship's demise, including from National Geographic, with a VR recreation now on Netflix.
TITANIC: THE DIGITAL RESURRECTION provides a groundbreaking look at history's most famous maritime disaster in unprecedented detail.
But probably the most famous is James Cameron's Hollywood adaptation, a movie called '
Titanic'
released in 1997 with Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio.
It took fictional characters and dramatized the days leading up to the sinking, showing the grand opulence and struggles likely faced by many on board.
At this real-life exhibit, guests can see what a stateroom looked like, and also the more humble accommodations given to the lower-class passengers.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition is in Toronto until the fall and many recreations are available, including a wealthy stateroom.
Double bunk beds are seen in this recreation of a more humble bedroom.
The ship's grand stairway has also been recreated, and guests are welcome to pose in selfies in front of the replica.
The iconic stairwell of the Titanic has been recreated for an exhibition, now in Toronto.
And if you happen to be a fan of the movie, you can relive the famous Leo and Kate moment of standing at the bow, or shout 'I'm the king of the world' — but maybe use an indoor voice.
Relive your best Leo and Kate moments as 'king of the world' at the mock bow of the ship.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition is here until the end of September. Tickets start at $39.90 for general admission, $31.90 for kids and $36.90 for family bundles, with a minimum of eight tickets.
For more details and to purchase tickets, visit
expo-titanic.com/toronto
.
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