Thorold in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Sir Edward Wentworth Beatty 1877-1943
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 14, 2025
1. Sir Edward Wentworth Beatty 1877-1943 Marker
Born in Thorold, Beatty attended the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall. In 1898, he joined the legal department of Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) in Montreal and became the company's first Canadian-born president at the age of 41. He led the CPR in head-to-head competition with Canadian National Railways and was responsible for building the Royal York Hotel in Toronto and the "Empress of Britain" luxury liner. He was knighted in 1935. During the Second World War, Beatty assisted the Canadian war effort by coordinating shipping and rail transport, until his health deteriorated in 1941. Before retiring from the CPR the following year, he helped establish Canadian Pacific Airways. A lifelong philanthropist, on his death in 1943 Sir Edward left half his estate to charity.
Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 43° 7.374′ N, 79° 12.231′ W. Marker is in Thorold, Ontario,
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Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe and in Niagara Canada. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Battle of Beaverdams Park (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Arthur S. Whelan (about 180 meters away); Beaver Dams (about 180 meters away); Grenville House c. 1856 (about 180 meters away); Laura Ingersoll Secord (about 210 meters away); a different marker also named Beaver Dams (about 210 meters away); In Memory of Unknown American Soldiers (about 210 meters away); Fire Bell (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 14, 2025
2. Sir Edward Wentworth Beatty 1877-1943 - Marker in context
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
