McBarge, Floating fast food restaurant in Burnaby, Canada
The McBarge is a floating fast food restaurant that was originally built in Burnaby and measured 187 feet long with large windows facing the water. The vessel was relocated to Maple Ridge in 2015 and remains closed, awaiting potential redevelopment.
The floating restaurant was built in 1986 as part of the Expo 86 world fair in Vancouver, serving as an experimental dining concept. It remained in operation afterward before being relocated decades later as commercial use declined.
The vessel shows how restaurant design in the 1980s mixed maritime style with everyday fast food service. Visitors could see how the period explored blending commercial dining with waterfront settings in unexpected ways.
The vessel is currently closed to visitors and cannot be toured due to its inactive status. People interested in viewing the structure or learning about it should stay informed of any future development announcements, as its accessibility may change.
The structure was used as a filming location for the 2004 action film Blade Trinity, where it was transformed into the fictional Nightstalkers headquarters. This film appearance remains largely unknown to many who pass by or hear about the site.
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