London - Isle of Dogs

Canary Wharf, situated between the two wharves of West India Docks, is the most ambitious development in Docklands. Canadian investors spent £1.7 billion in constructing a self-contained mini-city covering 28hectares/69acres with 1.1million sq.m/11.8million sq.ft of office space. The whole scheme floundered in 1992 when the investors went into liquidation, but not before the huge 244m/783ft central tower had been completed.

Today Canary Wharf consists of a multitude of new towers for financial institutions, although Canary Wharf Tower still maintains the distinction of being the tallest. The area is an interesting sight and there are open air cafés for those who want to linger here.

Island Gardens Park is located on the southern tip of the Isle of Dogs. The area covers three acres along the waterfront and was first opened in 1895. The view from Island Gardens Park is of the famous scene depicted in the 18th century painting by Canaletto, called "a view of Greenwich from the River". The view takes in the Greenwich Hospital, Cutty Sark, and the National Maritime Museum, along with Greenwich Park. A foot tunnel runs under the Thames allowing access to Greenwhich from the Island Gardens Park.

The DLR has an Island Gardens station in the vicinity.

Millwall Dock, near the center of the Isle of Dogs, is a commercial district with office towers, and apartment buildings. One of the important features in the Millway Dock area was the London Arena, which closed in 2005.

The original Millwall Dock was built in 1868, and was the design of Sir John Fowler.