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New Barge Chilling Beach makes its debut on VancouverBԪַs shoreline

Barge washed up on Sunset Beach during the mid-November storms
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The Vancouver Park Board has created a brand new beach for residents to enjoy. (Vancouver Park Board)

YouBԪַve heard of Dude Chilling Park in Vancouver, but what if someone BԪַ err, something BԪַ else wants to chill?

Say hello to Barge Chilling Beach, courtesy of the Vancouver Park Board and a ship that drifted into the cityBԪַs shoreline during the November storms.

BԪַOur little holiday gift to you, Vancouver,BԪַ the Park Board posted on Twitter. BԪַNo matter what storms life may send our way, weBԪַll always be here for you. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday and a prosperous 2022!BԪַ

The name is a play on Dude Chilling Park, the unofficial name of Guelph Park in VancouverBԪַs Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. A sign with the parkBԪַs unofficial name was at first installed as a prank but after it garnered enough support, the park board made the sign a permanent addition.

The barge broke free of its mooring spot and ran aground at Sunset Beach on Nov. 14. While at first there were concerns about the barge breaking free again and hitting the Burrard Bridge BԪַ police even shut it down for a time BԪַ it seems like the barge is happy right where it is.

And so is the Vancouver Park Board, which seems in no rush to move it back to its former home.

While anyone is welcome to come see the barge, there is security on site and the city is asking people to be careful and not get too close.


katya.slepian@bpdigital.ca

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