McBarge

• Owner of sinking McBarge still yet to be found, Transport Canada says

  In a statement to Global News, Transport Canada said it is trying to track down the owner of the vessel, which is sinking into the Fraser River in Maple Ridge.

  Environment

  Mar 31
  
• McBarge’s watery grave renews concerns about derelict vessels in B.C.

  The McBarge, then known as the 'Friendship 500,' served as a floating restaurant during Expo 86. It now sits half-submerged in the Fraser River. 

  Environment

  Mar 27
  
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• The McBarge, a former floating McDonald’s, is sinking into the Fraser River

  The McBarge served as a floating McDonald’s restaurant on False Creek during Expo 86, but has sat empty ever since. Now it's sinking.

  Environment

  Mar 26
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• Hundreds of derelict vessels removed from Canadian waters: Coast Guard

  The coast guard's list of wrecks now has nearly 1,500 entries, roughly two-thirds of which are in British Columbia.

  Environment

  Sep 27, 2023
• The McBarge, once a floating McDonald’s, preps for a new look under the sea

  No, it's not sinking. But it may become a new ocean discovery centre.

  Science

  Oct 14, 2017
• McBarge is on the move to its new home

  After almost 30 years, Expo 86's McBarge is on the move to its new home.

  Dec 22, 2015
• Is McBarge a disaster waiting to happen?

  A close look at the previously famous McBarge and it's tough to imagine she could return to her glory days, but after a four million dollar facelift its owner is optimistic that McBarge will make a comeback.

  Jun 13, 2013