London Docklands is the district containing Canary Wharf, the major business center developed on the former West India Docks.
The London Docklands refers to areas along the River Thames in east and southeast London that were once dominated by docks, warehouses, and related industry. As shipping patterns changed and many docks closed, the area became a major target for urban regeneration and redevelopment.
Canary Wharf grew on the former West India Docks. Large office towers, transport links, shops, apartments, and public spaces transformed the old port landscape into a major financial and commercial center. The Jubilee line extension and the Docklands Light Railway helped connect the redevelopment to central London and other districts.
Docklands is a broader geographical and redevelopment term, not simply another name for Canary Wharf. Canary Wharf is one important part of it. The area also includes other former dock sites and neighborhoods along the Thames, with a mixture of offices, housing, cultural venues, and remaining maritime heritage.