Guelph in Wellington County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 1, 2025
1. The Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics Marker
"Work hard, don't be afraid to take risks, and be the one leading change, not following it."
- Gordon S. Lang
Welcome to Lang Plaza, opened on September 15, 2021, in recognition of Gordon S. Lang, a pioneer of Canadian business. In 2019, Gordon's legacy was honoured through a transformational gift from his son Stu Lang and Stu's wife, Kim, to name the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics.
As founder of CCL Industries in 1951, Gordon recognized the value of people and the importance of business as a force for good.
Lang Plaza incorporates the four elements of nature - water, fire, earth, air - to create a welcoming environment for generations of students and to remind all that a successful business is defined by purpose, people, planet and prosperity.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 2021.
Location. 43° 32.037′ N, 80° 13.845′ W. Marker is in Guelph, Ontario, in Wellington County. It is on College Avenue East near Macdonald Street, on the right when traveling west.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington Area and in Southwestern Ontario. 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: Macdonald Hall (a few steps from this marker); The Presidents House (within shouting distance of this marker); James Mills 1840-1924 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); George Creelman 1869-1929 (about 90 meters away); Macdonald Institute (about 120 meters away); The Founding of the University of Guelph (about 150 meters away); Ontario Agricultural College (about 150 meters away); Entrance Old Main Building (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guelph.
Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 1, 2025
2. The Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics Marker
Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 1, 2025
3. The Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics (Hamilton Hall), 2025
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
