Located on the Isle of Dogs, Canary Wharf is London’s
secondary central business district, and along with the City is one of the
world’s major financial centres. Once one of the busiest docks in the world,
today the district is a corporate haven, and is home to many tall office and
business buildings, such as One Canada Square. Collectively,
Canary Wharf contains over 16,000,000 square feet of office and retail space.
Canary Wharf is well serviced by a range of public transport
options. The Docklands
Light Railway operates throughout the district and links with Bank
and Stratford, whereas the underground Jubilee line calls at
Canary Wharf station, providing links with the rest of London. There
is also a good selection of buses that link the district with commuting hubs
such as Liverpool Street, as well as several riverboats that call at Canary
Wharf Pier. For those who prefer to make their own way, there are several
bicycle routes available for use, including the Cycle Superhighway 3 –
a commuter cycle route from Barking.
Although a predominantly corporate area, Canary Wharf does
offer a range of leisure facilities for residents, commuters and guests of
SilverDoor Apartments to enjoy. Two multiplex cinemas, the Everyman Canary
Wharf and the Cineworld
West India Quay, provide the opportunity to unwind at the end of a
long day, and although you won’t need to look for eateries when staying in your
Canary Wharf serviced apartment with furnished kitchen, there are a number of
restaurants nearby should you choose to eat out. For those who enjoy taking to
the water, two marinas, Poplar
Dock and West India Quay,
offer the chance to hire boats and corporate experiences on the Thames.
Amongst its skyscrapers and impressive office buildings, Canary
Wharf is blessed with many beautiful parks, gardens and public spaces. Canada Park
Square features a meticulously maintained grassed area lined with trees,
and in the summer has large screens broadcasting Wimbledon matches. The
charming Westferry Circus roundabout is a walled garden with impressive plant
life and, surprisingly, once inside you can hardly hear the traffic. There are
also various piece of public
art scattered across the district, including pieces by renowned artists
such as Andrew Burton, Robert Worley and Ron Arad, meaning you’re never far
away from some amazing sights. History lovers can also enjoy the Museum of
London Docklands, which tells the tale of the area’s transformation from
industrial dock to business centre.
Canary Wharf draws in over 100,000 workers thanks to its
impressive portfolio of major corporations. With many banks and professional
services firms choosing to have their European Headquarters in the district, it’s
understandable why it forms such an impressive financial powerhouse. Barclays,
Citigroup, EY, HSBC and JP Morgan, to name just a few, all have offices in
Canary Wharf.