Paws on the Wharf

An accessible and inclusive art trail

Our ‘pawsome’ Guide Dogs sculpture trail

Our Paws on the Wharf art trail has now come to an end. For eight weeks, we showcased a collection of larger-than-life guide dog sculptures throughout Canary Wharf, each individually decorated by talented artists in vibrant designs. Did you manage to pick up the scent and follow this accessible outdoor trail of discovery? 

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 was created to raise awareness and vital funds to help people with sight loss live more active and independent lives.

In this section...

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.

close up of an artist painting a guide dog sculpture in a multi-coloured geometric design.
Artists

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

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

Find out about the wonderful partners and sponsors who supported our trail.

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

Our art trail has now come to an end but read about the difference it has helped make to people living with sight loss.

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

We inspired children through creativity with a Sculpture Design Competition and learning resource pack for schools.

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Highlights of the trail

Highlights from the launch day and the trail
Watch the accessible video.

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