r/Calgary

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About r/Calgary

The Official subreddit for the City of Calgary located in Alberta, Canada! #YYC

The community at a glance

r/Calgary is a Subreddit for Countries with roughly 444K members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the Countries communities list.

Roughly 40K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Calgary, Struggling, and Looking For A. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention donuts, wrestling classes, and places to buy a first car.

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Established 2008
444K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +40K members
Growth: +9.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 4K members
  • 2014: 4K members
  • 2015: 4K members
  • 2016: 6K members
  • 2017: 11K members
  • 2018: 24K members
  • 2019: 28K members
  • 2020: 88K members
  • 2021: 50K members
  • 2022: 52K members
  • 2024: 101K members
  • 2025: 44K members
  • 2026: 22K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 1K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Question about Stampede breakfast
    2. South Indian Kerala cuisine - where to go?
    3. Seeking advice - Car blocked busy exit until getting their way
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Question about Stampede breakfast · South Indian Kerala cuisine - where to go? · Seeking advice - Car blocked busy exit until getting their way
    6
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Are there any affordable places to repair appliances ?
    2. Affordable apartments near Crowfoot.
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Are there any affordable places to repair appliances ? · Affordable apartments near Crowfoot.
    2
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. Hiring ASAP
    #3
    Self-Promotion
    Hiring ASAP
    1

Topics

  • Calgary
    51 posts in the past month
    1. Beautiful Calgary skyline
    2. The Scarcity Trap: Article on the repeal of blanket rezoning in Calgary
    3. Calgary zoo welcomes 3 new baby red pandas
    #1
    Calgary
    Beautiful Calgary skyline · The Scarcity Trap: Article on the repeal of blanket rezoning in Calgary · Calgary zoo welcomes 3 new baby red pandas
    51
  • Struggling
    31 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    31
  • Looking For A
    24 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For A
    24
  • Worst
    18 posts in the past month
    #4
    Worst
    18
  • Tired
    16 posts in the past month
    #5
    Tired
    16

Flair

  • 🐴 Calgary Stampede 🐴
    11 posts in the past month
    1. The cojones on this guy
    2. Max mcnown July 11th
    3. Hiring ASAP
    #1
    🐴 Calgary Stampede 🐴
    The cojones on this guy · Max mcnown July 11th · Hiring ASAP
    11
  • Question
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Fun things to do?
    2. What happened downtown around 3rd St and 6th St?
    3. What is that spicy incense that is burnt in so maby calgary downtown restaurants and public spaces ?
    #2
    Question
    Fun things to do? · What happened downtown around 3rd St and 6th St? · What is that spicy incense that is burnt in so maby calgary downtown restaurants and public spaces ?
    8
  • Local Event
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Badlands Honda hat guy
    2. Where would I get rid of 4 season pass tickets?
    3. Gays Eating Garlic Bread in the Park! 🌈 July 11, 2-6pm @ Prince Island Park
    #3
    Local Event
    Badlands Honda hat guy · Where would I get rid of 4 season pass tickets? · Gays Eating Garlic Bread in the Park! 🌈 July 11, 2-6pm @ Prince Island Park
    7
  • Local Photography/Video
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Happy Stampede, everyone! Sneak-a-Peek was a blast
    2. Beautiful Calgary skyline
    3. Late Canada Day shot just before the fireworks.
    #4
    Local Photography/Video
    Happy Stampede, everyone! Sneak-a-Peek was a blast · Beautiful Calgary skyline · Late Canada Day shot just before the fireworks.
    6
  • Crime/Suspicious Activity
    4 posts in the past month
    1. 'Alcohol was his demon': Drunk driver who killed best friend in crash gets 5-year sentence
    2. Bonaventure area, Red Discovery SUV
    3. Wanted Wednesday: Chad McKinnon. Do not approach.
    #5
    Crime/Suspicious Activity
    'Alcohol was his demon': Drunk driver who killed best friend in crash gets 5-year sentence · Bonaventure area, Red Discovery SUV · Wanted Wednesday: Chad McKinnon. Do not approach.
    4

Product recommendations

  • donuts
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best Donuts in Calgary
    2. Best Donuts in Calgary
    3. Who has the best donuts?
    #1
    donuts
    Best Donuts in Calgary · Best Donuts in Calgary · Who has the best donuts?
    4
  • wrestling classes
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best wrestling classes
    2. Best wrestling classes
    #2
    wrestling classes
    Best wrestling classes · Best wrestling classes
    2
  • places to buy a first car
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best places to buy a first car
    2. Best places to buy a first car
    #3
    places to buy a first car
    Best places to buy a first car · Best places to buy a first car
    2
  • imax experience for sinners
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best IMAX Experience for Sinners??
    2. Best IMAX Experience for Sinners??
    #4
    imax experience for sinners
    Best IMAX Experience for Sinners?? · Best IMAX Experience for Sinners??
    2
  • psychologist
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone pls recommend a psychologist for complex PTSD (childhood and military)? Thx
    2. Can anyone recommend a good psychologist specializing in career path decision making?
    #5
    psychologist
    Can anyone pls recommend a psychologist for complex PTSD (childhood and military)? Thx · Can anyone recommend a good psychologist specializing in career path decision making?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Calgary for?
Best for Countries enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Calgary free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Calgary have?
Roughly 444K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Calgary on?
r/Calgary runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Calgary cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Calgary is organized under Countries.
How do I join r/Calgary?
You can join r/Calgary by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Countries communities like?
Communities organized around specific countries and regions, ranging from cultural groups and expat networks to country-specific investing and business communities. Covers a broad mix of purposes, from general cultural connection to practical advice for people moving abroad or doing business internationally.
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