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boating,
while
land-based
petrol-adrenalin junkies can
satisfy their need for speed on
London’s fastest go-kart track.
On a more sedate level, one
of the legacies of the Olympic
Games is extensive stabling,
so keen and beginner horse
riders are well catered for. And
– great news for anyone who
is a member of Virgin Active
Silo or Melrose Arch – the
Virgin Active Canary Riverside
Health Club, with its stunning
views down the River Thames, offers reciprocity for Virgin
Active Collection members.
Buildings however, are only part of a community, and this one
is one of the greenest in London. About 20% of Canary Wharf
has been landscaped with parks, fountains, tree-lined plazas
and walkways. The extensive areas of green open space, with
So it’s not surprising that the bright young things in finance more than 1000 trees and significant seasonal plantings, are
are moving here in their droves, but they are not alone. Canary well integrated into the built environment, and some of the
Wharf is equally attractive to young families, not-so-young greened areas are covered to allow visitors and residents to
families, students, expats and even empty-nesters. While stroll in the 'gardens' even in foul British winter weather. One
most of the residents have bought their homes, there is also place that is not to be missed is the Crossrail Place Roof
a significant rental market, so the potential for investment is Garden, a 300-square-metre enclosed garden that beautifully
great. represents Canary Wharf’s heritage through the use of plants.
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