Cambrian Wharf sits in the heart of Birmingham city centre and marks the starting point of the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal, where the waterway heads north-east toward the Farmers Bridge lock flight.

It is a well-established access point for both boaters and paddlers, with Canal & River Trust facilities on site including toilets and showers at Cambrian House. Moorings are provided with bollards along a paved towpath.

From the wharf, a turnabout bridge gives access to the ICC and Symphony Hall, and a paved slope leads up to the Utilita Arena. On-street metered parking is available nearby.

The wharf serves as a popular launch point for paddlers exploring Birmingham's extensive canal network.