Whatever you eat here is one sad, sad meal.
This boat was once home to a rare floating McDonald's , which was built as a shining beacon of innovation for Canada's 1986 World Expo . Conveyer belts delivered shakes and fries, glass windows offered panoramic views, and a tiny tugboat pulled up alongside the barge to collect Big Mac wrappers and cups.
But everything screeched to a halt when the Expo ended, and plans to move the boat to a new spot fell through. Now the abandoned restaurant -- officially nicknamed "The McBarge" -- floats alone in the Burrard Inlet , near an oil refinery.
The burgers may last forever , but the glory fades.
The McBarge is reportedly on private property , so you're not technically allowed to visit. However, some intrepid explorers have checked it out, citing a local law that supposedly allows castaways to take solace on abandoned boats when their vessel fails at sea.
So grab a raft, poke a few holes, and enjoy your time as a swashbuckling Hamburglar. Ahoy!
H/T Imgur
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