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flag St. Catharines became a city on May 1, 1876, after growing due to the Welland Canal.

flag Celebrating its 150th anniversary as a city on May 1, 1876, St. Catharines evolved from a small settlement into a thriving hub. flag Attracted by fertile land and strategic trade routes, the town saw rapid growth spurred by the construction of the Welland Canal, which connected Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. flag This infrastructure boom, highlighted by a royal visit in 1860, cemented the area's economic prominence, leading to its official elevation to city status.

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