What is the derivation of the name canary in canary wharf.?

Question

What is the derivation of the name canary in canary wharf.?

Answer 1

Canary Islands. Which itself is also named after Canaris, Dogs.

Hence  'The Isle of Dogs'.

Answer 2

Canary Islands - sea trade to/from etc.

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The people who work and/or live in Canary Wharf are called 'Wharfers'.

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Answer 3

Most of the docks in London were designated according to the origin of the ships.

The Canary Wharf dealt with the import of tomatos from the Canary Islands.

Answer 4

It's from sea trade with the Canary Islands