How St. Catharines, Ont., Is Celebrating Its 150th Birthday with City's 1st Drone Show and More

How St. Catharines, Ont., is celebrating its 150th birthday with city's 1st drone show and more

The City of St. Catharines kicked off its 150th birthday celebrations with a flag raising event and announced a milestone logo and list of events for the months leading to its anniversary date.

St. Catharines kicks off 150th anniversary celebrations with ceremonial flag raising

The City of St. Catharines officially launched its 150th anniversary year on Monday with a ceremonial flag raising at City Hall, marking the beginning of a yearlong celebration under the theme Our Common Ground. Mayor Mat Siscoe presided over the event on Jan. 5, 2026, unveiling a flag featuring a special 150th anniversary logo. While the community’s history stretches back well before Confederation, St. Catharines was officially incorporated as …