This modern pedestrian and cycle bridge crosses South Dock, linking Canary Wharf's core with southern developments. The bridge provides elevated views across the dock towards iconic towers, making it an excellent photography vantage point. Its contemporary design complements surrounding architecture whilst facilitating connections through the estate, demonstrating thoughtful infrastructure planning within the regenerated docklands.

This substantial dock forms Canary Wharf's southern edge, once handling cargo from West India Docks' operations. Now offering atmospheric waterside walks with impressive financial district views, the calm waters reflect surrounding towers—particularly striking at dusk when illuminated. Marina moorings and waterside restaurants add vitality to this central Docklands location, demonstrating successful dock basin adaptation.

This modern development between Poplar and Canary Wharf provides waterside apartments and a public realm along former dock edges. Pleasant walking routes connect to the wider Docklands network, with views across to Canary Wharf's skyline. The area represents the ongoing residential transformation of the industrial waterfront, demonstrating how former cargo-handling spaces have evolved into contemporary urban living environments.

 This historic Blackwall riverside area retains village-like character amidst development. The Gun pub, a Grade II listed 18th-century tavern, reputedly hosted Lord Nelson's meetings with Lady Hamilton. The riverside terrace offers Thames views and traditional hospitality, making this atmospheric corner a reminder of Docklands' colourful past before containerisation and regeneration transformed the waterfront.

 Britain's historic fish market, with origins dating back to the 16th century, relocated from the City to Poplar in 1982. Operating in the early hours, it supplies restaurants across London and beyond. Though primarily a working wholesale market rather than tourist attraction, its heritage as a centuries-old trading institution makes it significant to East London's commercial landscape.

This intimate dock basin connects to the West India Docks complex that transformed London's shipping in the early 19th century. Now surrounded by residential moorings and modern apartments, it provides quieter waterside walking away from Canary Wharf's intensity. The sheltered waters attract various waterfowl, whilst views towards the financial district's towers create striking old-meets-new perspectives

Part of the West India Docks system opened in 1802 to handle Caribbean sugar and rum, these historic docks revolutionised London's trade with secure enclosed basins. Now surrounded by modern residential developments, the restored waterways offer peaceful walks showcasing the dramatic contrast between industrial heritage and contemporary regeneration, with glimpses of the area's former maritime importance.