Vancouver's McBarge

Mar 16, 2015 5:01 AM

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Floating McDonald's [1023 × 769]

someone turn it into a house!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

DLC from Bioshock

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

This looks like something they'd show on Venture Brothers

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Haha totally

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Abandoned because everyone realized the symbolism of fat floating to the top of water.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I wonder if it had a boat drive-in

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

legitimate questions +1

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Why thank you

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As a Vancouverite who drives by this everyday, being able to finally see the inside of this is priceless!

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The McBarge! hello there, fellow Vancouver URBEX friend.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Location, location, location.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

If you were in Gotham, that would be Joker's next hideaway.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

We tried to tell you these are unmanned oil rigs. Ah, close the damn thing down, no one's ever going to come. Give me 700 Krusty Burgers!

11 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

So what do you want to do with it? Ehhh, let's go to lunch.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Looks like i t was a cool place to grab a burger and afloat too.

11 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

I think I've seen several horror games start like this.

11 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 1

why has nobody turned this into a zombie-proof fortress-restaurant?

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Reminds me of that Krusty Burger on an oil rig.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Bet the fries haven't even biodegraded yet

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

At least the food left inside probably hasn't decayed... Haw haw haw!

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

DIBS ON THE NEW HOUSE BOAT

11 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 2

Oh man. I would live the shit out of it.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

so when this sinks does it become the Krusty Krab?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"Hey, do you know what sounds like a really great idea? Let's combine a rocking ship and McDonalds!" - Idiot

11 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 8

http://imgur.com/xrknAof the mcbathroom there

11 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 2

Where is it located?

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

There used to be one in st louis :(

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

On the water.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Vancouver

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I've jumped off it before. Like cliff jumping but creepier... I love it

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"Ba-da-ba-pa-paaaaaaaa I'm a derelict."

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I can't believe its been 30 years. I ate at that McDonalds at the expo after I rode a maglev like 50' after a 2hr wait.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

That was Japan Rail's maglev, I think. Right in front of the highway of concrete statues of cars/bicycles/boats/etc.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

New S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game confirmed!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Wait that one Simpsons episode didn't make this up????

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

That's the first thing I thought too!

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

what the mcfuck?

11 years ago | Likes 604 Dislikes 8

Would you like a side of what the mchell with that?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Outstanding

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Just know I'm came back to up vote this.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

McFucken Nuggets

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Double McFuck with cheese please. Heavy on the mayo. This is America after all.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

McFloat.

11 years ago | Likes 66 Dislikes 0

The McBoat McFloats.

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

That was a lovely McJoke.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Id like to order 1 mcfuck please. Do I get a discount as a virgin?

11 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 1

No, you will have to pay extra.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It's like he's never heard of initiation fees.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm pleasantly surprised that it hasn't been more vandalized

11 years ago | Likes 760 Dislikes 5

This was used in Blade 3: Trinity

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was too. I figure it's just because you have to get a boat and such.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah or hamburgled for that matter.

11 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

It actually has, those are some very well framed photos.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

We Canadians are too polite. Haha but someone suggested that it be bought and turned into a club...

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Black people can't swim, or afford boats.

11 years ago | Likes 384 Dislikes 40

Well that explains why it hasn't been stolen yet, but what does that have to do with it being vanda... Ooh

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

As a 'person of color' even I thought this was funny

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

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Nice

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Grand Theft Auto San Andreas showed me that they learned to swim before white people.

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

That was like a juicy Le Royale with a side dish of extra large Racism. Yummy!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Boom there goes the racism

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 3

Yes I know I am a bad person.

11 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 0

aren't we all

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

sometimes I wish straight racism didn't make me crack the fuck up

11 years ago | Likes 110 Dislikes 5

does that make you a cracker?

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

You don't like gay racism? Fucking homophobe...

11 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Careful...gay men have friends up the ass.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

These photos are missing a few choice pieces...

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

vandals can't swim duh

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

probably because it's in Canada

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The building itself is vandalizing the river it's on.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

it's in Canada

11 years ago | Likes 239 Dislikes 0

I'll bet you the graffiti was from an American tourist.

11 years ago | Likes 54 Dislikes 2

Probably reads, "Sorry aboot drawing on this, eh."

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

So serious question, is this allowed? Wouldn't McDonald's, or whoever the franchise owner was, have to get this removed?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Then why isn't it in English and French; Canada's two official languages?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Once explored an abandoned 50s farm in Canada with my ex. It was completely covered in Nazi graffiti. Killed the mood. We went home.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Saw a vid of the mcbarge. It said white power along with lots of racist stuff. So it's either the same people it'll it's a common theme

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I saw some graffiti in Montreal. The same tags, over and over. Like the graffiti you see in games.

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

that's kind of how graffiti works.

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Got it.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Buy it, turn it into a gentlemen's club.

11 years ago | Likes 579 Dislikes 10

If it's abandoned on open water, you can salvage it without purchasing it from someone. It's going to be an expensive salvage though..

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If you don't I will. Name it boats n hoes.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

PORKY'S!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

for some reason my mind read, "turn it into a gay men's club"

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

you sir, are going places

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

They have one on a boat in Alaska that keeps getting violations

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Call it McDicks.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

or a house!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

because of the implications....

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Are we going to hurt these women?! Because it sounds like it!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

a floating club would be awesome. let's do it on a boat that's not about to sink

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

This idea? I'm lovin it.

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Here. HERE. Just take my upvote already!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

And by that I mean a proper gentlemen's club, not a synonym for a strip joint.

11 years ago | Likes 187 Dislikes 8

Why not both?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Fine. Then I take back my upvote.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

They will only serve Royales with Cheese, not those scrubby Quarter Pounders

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I want a titty bar!

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 3

Why not both?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Quite right sir... but a substantial amount of prostitutes

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Oh... Yeah those are great too...

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

A high end event space here would be pretty fabulous. Nice and private

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Smoking jackets and snooker tables?

11 years ago | Likes 65 Dislikes 0

where do i sign up?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

And personal cocktail makers.

11 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 0

with big leather armchairs and mahogany side tables?

11 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

I would kill for some good snooker competition. Sign me the hell up

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Actual hookers..

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

and Blackjack

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What's wrong with a strip joint? More gentlemen should strip for our hard-earned moo-la. I will give 5 whole $$ to Tom Hiddleston.

11 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 1

Tom Hiddleleston could walk down a street in NY shirtless and make more money

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No turn it into a krusty krab

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The best part. You wouldn't have to spend any money on renovating. It's already meets the Gentlemen's Club standards.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If you turned it into a gay gentleman's club it could be called SeaMen

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It would be great because of the implication.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Turn it into a KFC. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Im in, where do I sign?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Sell the old french fries. Which still look fresh.

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

It's been 30 years?? Wow.. time fries.

11 years ago | Likes 180 Dislikes 4

it was built for expo '86. this is in vancouver, bc

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

K

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That pun made me Grimace

11 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

My puns haven't been doing well so I was kind of chicken to write it, folks have been pretty salty lately.

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

I've noticed that, too. My nuggets of humor have regularly been over looked for the value-meal allure of unoriginality lately.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Spotted the Asian!

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

No! Stop it!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I was expecting to see some nastily preserved food still in there.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

28!

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

alright thats it!

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

This is in Vancouver, BC! Right in my "backyard"!

11 years ago | Likes 164 Dislikes 1

Why has no one taken it over? Given the cost of land, wouldn't this be an awesome cost saver?

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Two real estate agents bought it, basically just letting it rot now

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I don't think it is *that* old. I'd say it is AC. Circa 1986 AC.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 3

I actually went to Expo 86' was living in Surrey at the time...shits crazy....I'm old now....

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I also escaped from Surrey a long time ago. I wonder if it's improved at all...

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I go back every once in a while...always enjoy driving down 104th....where I used to hang out....don't normally stop lol

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

No..... no it hasn't.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Same here!

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Wanna hook up

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Yaaay Vancouver! I guess it is kind of my backyard being from Abbotsford, right?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm pretty sure there used to be one in St. Louis Missouri too.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

The SS Admiral! Some barges hit it in 1989 and they scrapped it in 2011. Long past when they should have.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I think my family saw this one when I was 2! Pretty coooo

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was here last June, it looked pretty crazy! I wondered what it looked like inside.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was thinking this reminded me of the floating Chevron station you can see from across the convention centre! :)

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I know the people who own it and it sits on their river front

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As I was scrolling it made me think of Douglas Coupland for some reason... knowing it's in Vancouver only strengthens that

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I saw that when I did a day cruise to some waterfall with my wife :D I was more impressed with that little boat, than the rest of the cruise

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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11 years ago (deleted Apr 9, 2015 4:43 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

north shore representin!

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

hell ya! North Shore represent!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Lonsdale Monica, imgur mcbarge boat party?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I used to see this all the time when I took the west coast express

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My backyard too!!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

HELLO FELLOW CANADIANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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HELLOOOOO! Sorry for not saying hello first!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Hai

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

How's it goin', eh?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Herroooo!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Hello

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Mine too!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Who, if anyone, owns it?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Wait what? I haven't seen this around

11 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 0

Wow im a North Burnaby resident and its a 5min drive from me ill check it out now!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's on the north side of Burnaby docked near the Chevron oil plant. There are trails nearby that you can see it from.

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

The "McBarge" lives in the Burrard Inlet

11 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 1

no, it got moved up the fraser to between ruskin and mission.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What?! Really? I knew expo 86 was here but I've definitely never seen that thing haha

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Roger that, going there now

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

you going to deliver? im now curious

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

No I stayed home and ate pizza instead

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