Birmingham’s canals were once essential to the industrial success of this thriving Midlands city and the city centre’s Gas Street Basin was its pivotal point. Today, the canal has been restored and instead of the industrial canal that it once was, it is now a waterside city centre development that locals and tourists alike can enjoy. There are pubs and restaurants lining the canal at the Gas Street Basin and canal boats to admire. The city is only a few short steps away from the Basin which shouldn’t be missed when visiting Birmingham.