HIGHLIGHTS
ABOUT MAIN CANAL BANK ROAD LAHORE
The 82 km long Bambawali Ravi-Bedian Canal (BRB Canal) streaming through the heart of Lahore is as old as the Mughal Times. It still continues to flow through Lahore’s posh societies and highways and is bounded by Canal Bank Road on either side. Canal Bank Road is a signal-free major road in Lahore, extending from GT RD-Burki Rd Link all the way till Thokar Niaz Beg Flyover. This road connects to prominent neighbourhoods of Lahore such as Johar Town, Gulberg, Judicial Colony, Canal View, and Irrigation Colony. Its neighbourhood also boasts of Punjab University, PCSIR, Tech Society, Hajveri Housing Scheme, Royal Garden, IBL Housing Scheme, and Bata Officers Colony.
In 2000 this prominent road of Lahore was renamed to Khayaban-e-Annemarrie Schimmel to honour the great contributions of Annemarie Schimmel, an influential German Orientalist and scholar, in the field of Islamic, Sufism and Iqbal studies. However, it is still commonly known as Canal Bank Road by the majority. The 12 underpasses along the long route of Canal Bank allows smooth flow of traffic all the way from Thokar Niaz Beg to Harbanspura.
AT A GLANCE
- Wide Smooth RoaD
- Smooth Flow of Traffic
- Well-planned Properties along the Road
- Adequate Water supply
- Top Educational Institutes
- Medical Facilities
- Banquets and Event Halls
NEIGHBOURHOOD
FACILITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE
Public Transport on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
Since Lahore Canal Road is one of the main arteries of the city, public transport is not a concern for people living nearby. Campus Pull, Naya Pull, Mughalpura and Wafaqi Colony bus stops are a few major bus stations on Canal Bank Road. Rickshaws and taxis are available along with all app-based ride-hailing services such as Uber, Careem and Rocket Rickshaws. LTC and Speedo buses also run on the route.
Markets on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
Main Canal Bank Road is the center point for many famous markets of Lahore including Thefamous pet Bazaar on the west side called Dharampura Pet Bazaar in Mayo Gardens. For those who are fond of pets, it is a treasure cove as it has a variety of bird and fish species available complete with tanks, cages, food and decorations.
For provisions and other needs, the locals visit the Mini Market of Johar Town, which is located on the east side of the road. Barkat Market, a commercial hub of Lahore, located in Garden Town can easily be reached via Canal Bank Road. G-1 Market of Johar Town, however is a crowded market place as it welcomes people from all neighbouring societies.
Mosques on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
Main Canal Bank Road, Lahore has a number of mosques in the vicinity. Jamia Masjid Riaz Ul Janah is located on Main Canal Bank Road and is a small cosy ground level mosque made out of red bricks. Jamia Masjid Mian Muhammad Faazil is 1.5 km away and can be reached via Thokar Niaz Baig. This mosque has a beautiful exterior and a fully marbled interior and is always lit with fairy lights. It is popular for the beautiful recitation by the Imam. Ali Masjid-o-Imam Bargah is a place of worship for located on Canal Bank Road as well. West Wood Mosque is located in the West Wood Colony on Main Canal Bank Road and has a vast and marvellous structure just like Jamia Masjid Muhammad E Arbi in Ghazi Pul Muslimabad Taj Bagh Scheme.
Schools, Colleges And Universities on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
Main Canal Bank Road, Lahore has some of the best schools, colleges, and universities located on it. Educational institutes like Lahore American School in Upper Mall Scheme, Message Grammar School in Block M of Izmir Town, The Bridges School in Abu Bakr Block in Garden Town, Department of Information Management of Punjab University New Campus, American Lyceum in Mughalpura and Learning Alliance - Aziz Avenue in Block D of Canal View are aimed at providing quality education to the community.
For higher education, residents can enrol in universities like NCBA & E in Shadman no. 2, and University of Education Bank Road Campus in Civil Lines. University of Punjab, University of Sarghoda in Block C of Izmir Town are also easily accessible from Canal Bank Road. The Institute of Legal Studies in Aziz Avenue and Lahore Medical & Dental College in Tuslpura are also not very far.
Banks on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
There are multiple branches of various banks spread across Main Canal Bank Road which makes it easy for residents and visitors in the surrounding areas to make the transactions. It includes some prominent names such as Muslim Commercial Bank. It has one branch in Canal View and another in Harbanspura. Faysal Bank Ltd is located in Main Bazar Canal Park, Gulberg no. 2, Meezan Bank has branches in Umer Colony and near Naya Pul in Mulghalpura and Habib Metropolitan Bank is located in Block J of DHA-Eme Housing Society.
Electricity Backup
WAPDA is responsible to supply both electricity and water to the neighbourhoods of Canal Road Lahore. However, societies like Bahria Town have a grid of their own to power electricity.
Clinics and Hospitals on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
Canal Road Lahore has a number of hospitals providing 24/7 state-of-the-art healthcare assistance such as PU Health Centre near Punjab University New Campus. Ahad Welfare Hospital, a charity hospital for people with low-income is near Lal Pul, whereas, Ijaz Psychiatric Institute, Wazir Habib Cancer Centre and Doctors Hospital & Medical Centre in Johar Town and Mukhtaran Rafiq Foundation in Fategarh can be accessed via Canal Bank Road.
PROPERTIES on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
Sales Price Trends on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
Houses for Sale on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
Canal Bank Road being a chief artery of the city is popular when it comes to buying properties near it. The sale price for 5 Marla houses on Main Canal Bank Road starts at PKR 50 lakh and goes up to PKR 1.5 crore. Similarly, 10 Marla houses can be bought between the sale price range of PKR 1.46 crore to PKR 3 crore. However, 1 Kanal houses fall between the price ranges of PKR 1.9 crore to PKR 4.7 crore.
Flats for Sale on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
Canal Bank Road offers a number of apartments for sale in reputed residential projects like The Spring Apartment Homes, Nespak Housing and Sheranwala Heights. A 2-bed apartment on Canal Bank Road can be bought between the price range of PKR 44.7 lakh to PKR 2.18 crore depending on the size of the flat. However, 3-4 bedroom flats on Canal Road have a sale price between PKR 1.14 crore to PKR 1.2 crore. 1-bed apartments are also available near Canal Bank Road with a sale price varying between PKR 65 lakh to PKR 1.1 crore.
Plots for Sale on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
The sale price of 5 Marla plot file on Main Canal Bank Road, Lahore, can vary between PKR 3.6 lakh and PKR 6.5 lakh. However, an average sale price of a 5 Marla plot starts from PKR 50 lakh, going up to PKR 1 crore. The price range for a 10 Marla plot on Canal Road starts at PKR 60 lakh and goes up to PKR 1.5 crore. Similarly, the price of 1 Kanal plots starts from PKR 73 lakh, going up to PKR 5.25 crore. 2 Kanal plots on Main Canal Bank Road can be found in the range of PKR 1.6 crore to PKR 8.5 crore.
Rental Price Trends on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
Houses for Rent on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
The rental cost of 5 Marla houses on Main Canal Bank Road is between PKR 20 thousand to PKR 32 thousand per month. A 1 Kanal house has a rental cost of PKR 35 thousand to PKR 1 lakh per month. Similarly, 2 Kanal house on Canal Road has a monthly rental cost between PKR 1.5 lakh to PKR 2 lakh.
Commercial Properties
A commercial plaza of 6 Marla can be rented for PKR 50 thousand per month. However, for those who are looking to rent a commercial property of 200 Marla should keep a budget of PKR 3 lakh per month. 5 Marla commercial plot on Canal Road can be bought between PKR 1 crore to PKR 5.5 crore, whereas, 10 Marla commercial plot has a sale price between PKR 1.6 crore to PKR 3.08 crore.
Most Popular Blocks on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore


When it comes to investing in a property, the buying trends clearly indicate how Nespak Housing Scheme is the most searched project on the Canal Road with over 81.5% searches in the last month. Other housing societies like The Spring Apartment Homes, Canal Valley, P&D Fort II and Sheranwala Heights have less than 10% searches.


The rental trends of Lahore Canal Road are quite similar to buying trends as Nespak Housing Scheme still is the most searched project with over 87 % in the past months. Other schemes are quite less popular to its comparison with less than 2.5 % searches.
LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS AND BAKERIES
Shopping Malls on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
Canal Bank Road is home to Lahore’s biggest shopping mall i.e. The Emporium Shopping Mall in Johar Town. The mall comprises two hundred international and local brand stores and a big grocery store called Hyperstar. Centrum Home Store located in Block G of Johar Town is a Pakistani IKEA in itself. Just next to it is a local clothing brand called LIMELIGHT. STC Shopping Centre, located near Punjab University New Campus is a small market which is very convenient for university students and employees of PU Health Centre.
Restaurants And Bakeries on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
Main Canal Bank Road houses franchises of international food joints in Johar Town like McDonald's, Pizza Hut, KFC and Dunkin Donuts. Fine-dining places are also located along Canal Bank Road such as Caspian Sea and Saffron, which are continental restaurants and Sichuan Chinese Restaurant and Bon Fire, which is mainly known for their desi cuisines.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY
Sports Facilities and Fitness Centres on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
Healthy living not only includes eating healthy but also burning the calories you make every day. Having quick access to the gym near your home can help in maintaining your fitness goals. The popular fitness centres and gyms located along Main Canal Bank Road are Young Health Club in Shalimar Larechs Colony, Girls Gym inside the University of Punjab, LDA Sports Complex in Upper Mall Scheme, Synergy Fitness Gym in Johar Town and Structure Health & Fitness in Gulberg V and Saeed Fitness Club in Harbanspura.
Parks on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
One of the major outdoor activities on Main Canal Bank Road, Lahore, is the BRB Canal itself. Lahoris enjoy spending time by the canal. It is a major picnic spot, especially during summers. During national and religious festivals such as Independence Day, Basant and Eid, the canal is illuminated with lights and is decorated.
Salons and Spas on Main Canal Bank Road Lahore
Working day in and night out at an office or at home can often give you no time to look after your skin or maintain the health of your hair. This is when local salons come in handy, where you can have a professional deal with your skin and hair concerns or simply get a haircut you have been desiring for long. Residents living on Main Canal Bank Road can relax at a number of well-equipped salons and spas with trained staff located along the road. The famous beauty salons on Canal Bank Road are Style 4 She Beauty Parlour, Prince & KK Hair Salon in Bahria Town and Aneeqa's Salon & Institute in Canal Gardens, Glow Beauty Salon in Eden Canal Villas, Rose Beauty Salon near Muhafiz Town and Fatima Raja (THE MAKEUP LOUNGE) in Tech Society also cater to the personal needs of the residents of the Main Canal Bank Road.
NEARBY AREAS
Canal Bank Road leads to major points of Lahore such as Punjab University, Rakh Khamba. Bahria Town, Kalma Chowk, Mall Road, Doctor Hospital & Medical Centre. Jinnah Hospital is also located on the south-east of Canal Bank Road. Even the central commercial hub of Lahore, Barkat Market is reachable via Canal Bank Road. Canal road touches the old neighbourhoods of Lahore near Khaira Village and extends to posh areas like Bahria Town, Canal Valley and Nespak Housing Society. Moreover, it moves parallel to Raiwind Road after Thokar Niaz Baig.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Living on Main Canal Bank Road is ideal with respect to easy commute and all amenities available. However, the area, especially around the BRB Canal faces a few problems during summer time. The Canal is overcrowded as people like to come for a swim causing traffic jams. Apart from this, Main Canal Road provides quick access to major housing societies, markets, event venues, restaurants and medical facilities.
LOCATION
Importance of Main Canal Bank Road Lahore from major locations nearby
- If you turn to Molana Shaukat Ali Road from Main Canal Road you can access Allama Iqbal Medical College and Jinnah Hospital
- Mall Road, Allama Iqbal Road, Infantry Road, Lahore Ring Road and Lahore-Kasur Road intersect with Main Canal Road.