Walter Carsen (August 14, 1912 – October 8, 2012) was a German-born Canadian businessman and philanthropist, mainly known for his support of the arts.
In 1938, he moved to London to avoid persecution by the Nazis; his parents fled to the Netherlands but were later murdered at Auschwitz.
Carsen sold the business in 1962 but continued to be involved with real estate, property development and other investments.
[1] Carsen was a major support of the National Ballet of Canada, the Shaw Festival and the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Carsen also supported art galleries in Hamilton, Windsor, St. Catharines and Oshawa and the Canadian Opera Company.
He also established the Walter Carsen Fund for the Homeless through the United Way Toronto and York Region.