Embedded in the sidewalk at the southeast corner of Portage Avenue and Donald Street in Winnipeg, this plaque commemorates Canadian businessman and prominent citizen Sir Donald A. Smith, who is commemorated by the names of four city streets: Smith, Donald, Mount Royal, and Strathcona.
Sir Donald A. Smith Plaque (2011)
Source: City of Winnipeg
Sir Donald A. Smith Plaque (November 2023)
Source: Glen Toews
Sir Donald A. Smith Plaque (November 2023)
Source: Glen ToewsSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.89353, W97.14330
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Donald Alexander Smith [Lord Strathcona] (1820-1914)
Information for this page was provided by The City of Winnipeg’s Planning, Property and Development Department, which acknowledges the contribution of the Government of Manitoba through its Heritage Grants Program.
We thank Glen Toews for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 14 November 2023
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