Kingston, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Donald Gordon Centre
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Le Centre Donald Gordon
Photo courtesy of Queens University's Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre, with permission
1. Donald Gordon Centre - Marker
This centre for continuing education is a memorial conceived by the friends of Donald Gordon 1901-1969, an outstanding public servant whose innovative career bore the stamp of life-long learning. Banker of international distinction, a financier and leader whose vision steadied the nation's wartime economy and revitalized Canadian National Railways. Sagacious trustee, honorary graduate and generous benefactor of Queen's University.
Ce centre d'éducation permanente est un mémorial érigé par les amis de Donald Gordon 1901-1969. Personnalité éminente au service du public, innovateur dont la carrière porte l'empreinte d'une curiosité intellectuelle. Banquier de réputation internationale, financier et dirigeant dont la vision raffermit la structure économique de la nation en temps de guerre et ranima les Chemins de fer Nationaux du Canada. Administrateur sagace, diplômé honoraire et bienfaiteur généreux de l'Université Queen's.
Erected 1974 by Queens University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 44° 13.535′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Roselawn / La Maison Roselawn (here, next to this marker); Kingston Penitentiary / Le Penitencier de Kingston (approx. half a kilometer away); The Coach House / La Remise (approx. half a kilometer away); Bellevue House / Villa Bellevue
Photo from Government of Canada - Parks Canada, 1993
2. General view
This is the historic building Roselawn, part of the Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre. © Parks Canada/Parcs Canada, 1993. Photo available at Parks Canada website pc.gc.ca . Terms of use at pc.gc.ca/termes-terms#p05
Also see . . . Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre - history of both Roselawn and Donald Gordon. (Submitted on January 24, 2026, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.)
Photo by Queens University's Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre, with permission
3. Vintage photo of the building Roselawn (part of the Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2026, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 66 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 24, 2026, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.
