r/Edmonton

Community Overview

About r/Edmonton

Edmonton's Local Subreddit! For Edmontonians by Edmontonians!

The community at a glance

r/Edmonton is a Subreddit for Locals with roughly 351K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Regional Advice communities list.

Roughly 35K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Edmonton, Struggling, and Tired. Product recommendations often mention tattoo, massage therapist, and dietitian.

On Reddit
351K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +35K members
Growth: +11.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 3K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 3K members
  • 2016: 4K members
  • 2017: 6K members
  • 2018: 11K members
  • 2019: 19K members
  • 2020: 53K members
  • 2021: 46K members
  • 2022: 54K members
  • 2023: 48K members
  • 2024: 48K members
  • 2025: 19K members
  • 2026: 30K members

Past year (monthly)

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

Topics

  • Edmonton
    19 posts in the past month
    #1
    Edmonton
    19
  • Struggling
    12 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    12
  • Tired
    11 posts in the past month
    #3
    Tired
    11
  • Worst
    11 posts in the past month
    #4
    Worst
    11
  • Looking For
    8 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking For
    8

Flair

  • Question
    34 posts in the past month
    1. Marcus vs. DQ
    2. Edmonton-Calgary bus
    3. New to Edm, Vet Rec plz
    #1
    Question
    Marcus vs. DQ · Edmonton-Calgary bus · New to Edm, Vet Rec plz
    34
  • Discussion
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Driving a 2-lane in Edmonton, right lane has parked cars ahead so it's blocked. Two different women drivers gunned it from the right lane on 2 different days--to cut me off in the left lane instead of yielding and merging behind me. Everyone says men are the scary drivers. Not in this case.
    2. What it’s like entering an Edmonton Rec center now
    3. What it’s like entering an Edmonton Rec center now
    #2
    Discussion
    Driving a 2-lane in Edmonton, right lane has parked cars ahead so it's blocked. Two different women drivers gunned it from the right lane on 2 different days--to cut me off in the left lane instead of yielding and merging behind me. Everyone says men are the scary drivers. Not in this case. · What it’s like entering an Edmonton Rec center now · What it’s like entering an Edmonton Rec center now
    14
  • General
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Unhoused person issue
    2. To the guy doing burn outs & speeding on 25 Ave SW
    3. To the man making his kids hang out religious propaganda
    #3
    General
    Unhoused person issue · To the guy doing burn outs & speeding on 25 Ave SW · To the man making his kids hang out religious propaganda
    10
  • Events
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Galactic Atmosphere at Churchill Square
    2. Korean Culture Day -> Saturday, October 24, 2026
    3. Korean Culture Day -> Saturday, October 25, 2026
    #4
    Events
    Galactic Atmosphere at Churchill Square · Korean Culture Day -> Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Korean Culture Day -> Saturday, October 25, 2026
    3
  • Photo/Video
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Merging
    2. Moon over Mill Creek
    3. Seriously?
    #5
    Photo/Video
    Merging · Moon over Mill Creek · Seriously?
    3

Product recommendations

  • tattoo
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Tattoo shop Recs Please
    2. Tattoo artist recs for linework and shading?
    3. Cover up tattoo recs!
    #1
    tattoo
    Tattoo shop Recs Please · Tattoo artist recs for linework and shading? · Cover up tattoo recs!
    5
  • massage therapist
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Massage Therapist Recs St. Albert
    2. Massage Therapist Recs?
    3. Massage Therapist Recs?
    #2
    massage therapist
    Massage Therapist Recs St. Albert · Massage Therapist Recs? · Massage Therapist Recs?
    3
  • dietitian
    3 posts in the past month
    1. anyone recommend a (really) good nutritionist/dietician who could help with a complicated case?
    2. anyone recommend a (really) good nutritionist/dietician who could help with a complicated case?
    3. Can anybody recommend a good Dietitian?
    #3
    dietitian
    anyone recommend a (really) good nutritionist/dietician who could help with a complicated case? · anyone recommend a (really) good nutritionist/dietician who could help with a complicated case? · Can anybody recommend a good Dietitian?
    3

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Edmonton for?
Best for Locals enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Edmonton 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/Edmonton have?
Roughly 351K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Edmonton on?
r/Edmonton 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/Edmonton cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Edmonton is organized under Locals.
How do I join r/Edmonton?
You can join r/Edmonton by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Regional Advice communities like?
Communities for asking questions and getting advice about specific cities, regions, and local areas.