McBarge is coming back, but maybe not with a side of fries.
The people who took on the restoration of the famous floating from Expo 86 are launching a new role for the barge on Oct. 21.
The vessel now will be converted into Deep Ocean Discovery Centre using a crowdfunding as a source to turn it into a showcase for technology, history and experiences related to the Pacific Ocean, says a release.
The 57-metre, two-storey glass and metal barge was used as a floating MacDonald香蕉视频直播檚 restaurant during the world香蕉视频直播檚 fair, held on the shores of Vancouver香蕉视频直播檚 False Creek in 1986.
It remained docked in False Creek for several years before complaints about its deteriorating condition prompted the move to Burrard Inlet. In 2015, it was towed to Maple Ridge for restoration.
The Oct. 21 event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Albion area of Maple Ridge at Supreme Structural Transport, at 23660 River Rd. It香蕉视频直播檚 a working shipyard so be careful when walking through to the dock. Tickets at $30 are available online at picatic.com/mcbargekickoff.
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