Where Is Canary Wharf in London?

Canary Wharf is a major business district situated in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, in East London. It occupies the Isle of Dogs, a peninsula formed by a dramatic meander of the River Thames, approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of the City of London (the historic financial "Square Mile").

Key Facts

• Transport: Served by the Jubilee Line (Canary Wharf station), the Elizabeth Line (Crossrail), DLR (Docklands Light Railway), and numerous bus routes.
• Landmarks: One Canada Square (the iconic pyramid-topped tower), numerous other skyscrapers, shopping malls (Canada Place, Jubilee Place, Crossrail Place), and extensive public art.
• History: Developed from the 1980s on the site of the former West India Docks, once the world's busiest port.

Today, Canary Wharf is a global financial hub housing major banks, law firms, media organisations, and a growing residential community.