Paws on the Wharf

An accessible and inclusive art trail - 25 March - 17 May 2024

Discover our ‘pawsome’ Guide Dogs sculpture trail

Put your best paw forward and get ready for an unmissable free art trail - running for eight weeks, from 25 March to 17 May 2024.

Paws on the Wharf has brought a collection of larger-than-life guide dog sculptures to Canary Wharf, each individually decorated by talented artists in vibrant designs. Pick up the scent and follow this outdoor trail of discovery for an accessible and fun celebration of our iconic much-loved guide dogs. A great free activity for all the family - plan your weekend trip or early May bank holiday visit!

At the end of the trail, our incredible sculptures will be looking for their 'furever' homes through our auction. Our online auction is now live!

Brought to you by Guide Dogs and Wild in Art, supported by Citi and hosted by Canary Wharf Group and Canal & River Trust, Paws on the Wharf aims to raise awareness and vital funds to help people with sight loss live more active and independent lives.

In this section...

Image of a guide dog owner with her guide dog and two young children looking at a guide dog sculpture decorated with blue and purple spots.
Visiting the trail

Download your free trail map and discover the different ways to help you visit the trail and find the sculptures.

Close-up of the side of the heads of five decorated guide dog sculptures lined up in a row.
The sculptures

Our life-changing dogs inspired the design of our Paws on the Wharf sculpture. Decorated in vibrant, unique and exciting designs, each sculpture has a ‘tail’ to tell.

Image of a guide dog sculpture decorated as a robot situated in West India Quay. Three other decorated sculptures are shown lined up further down the path.
The trail

Find out how more about this exciting art trail and the difference it will make to people living with sight loss.

A Guide Dogs demo team member holding a guide dog harness with a golden retriever beside her.
Events

Fancy meeting some of our real life-changing guide dogs? Come and join in the fun at some of our special events during the trail.

A lady with sight loss being guided through a museum lobby by a man.
Tours
Book on a free sighted guide and sensory tour for support in visiting the trail and a multi-sensory experience.
close up of an artist painting a guide dog sculpture in a multi-coloured geometric design.
Artists

Read about the talented artists who are helping to bring our sculptures to life with unique and vibrant designs.

Close up of a guide dog sculpture head decorated in white with multi-coloured different sized spots.
Auction

Interested in buying one of our guide dog sculptures? These unique and collectable artworks are available to buy at our auction activities. Online auction now LIVE!

A guide dog owner walking with her guide dog past a blank white guide dog sculpture in Canary Wharf with the Citi building in the background.
Sponsors

Support our trail and help make a difference. Learn about our exclusive sponsorship opportunities for businesses.

Close up of a school child's hand washing a paint brush in a cup ready to paint.
Schools

We've been inspiring children through creativity with a Sculpture Design Competition and learning resource pack for schools.

Want to support our life-changing work through Paws on the Wharf?

Donate now

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Use the NaviLens App to help experience the trail

Find out more about how NaviLens technology can help you experience the trail and how to download it for free.

Get the NaviLens App

Get your free trail map!

Download our free accessible digital trail map below.

For other accessible options to help you experience the trail and locate the sculptures, go to our Visiting the trail page.

Printed maps are available in Canary Wharf from the following locations:

  • Our pop-up shop during our events - see the events page for when these are happening.

  • Canary Wharf - One Canada Square 24/7 reception.

  • Canary Wharf - Minigolf at Montgomery Square (open 12pm - 6pm daily - but may be closed in extreme weather conditions).

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If you have queries about the trail, check out our frequently asked questions.

Get in touch

Graphical silhouette of Canary Wharf cityscape, plus the Paws on the Wharf logo and partner logo consisting Wild in Art, Citi and Canary Wharf Group logos

Paws on the Wharf

A Guide Dogs and Wild in Art event supported by Citi and hosted by Canary Wharf Group and Canal & River Trust.

Follow the trail on Instagram @pawsonthewharf_guidedogs