r/ottawa

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About r/ottawa

News, events, discussions, and what not from Ottawa, Ontario. / Nouvelles, événements, discussions et varia concernant la ville d'Ottawa, Ontario.

The community at a glance

r/ottawa is a Subreddit for Countries with roughly 391K members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 5th largest community in the Countries topic page.

Roughly 35K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Ottawa, Worst, and Looking For. Product recommendations often mention hair colorist, coffee, and dvds/blurays.

On Reddit
Established 2008
391K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +35K members
Growth: +9.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 4K members
  • 2014: 4K members
  • 2015: 4K members
  • 2016: 6K members
  • 2017: 8K members
  • 2018: 15K members
  • 2019: 23K members
  • 2020: 57K members
  • 2021: 48K members
  • 2022: 83K members
  • 2023: 36K members
  • 2024: 30K members
  • 2025: 37K members
  • 2026: 31K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 871 members

Topics

  • Ottawa
    74 posts in the past month
    #1
    Ottawa
    74
  • Worst
    18 posts in the past month
    #2
    Worst
    18
  • Looking For
    17 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    17
  • Struggling
    12 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    12
  • Tired
    12 posts in the past month
    #5
    Tired
    12

Flair

  • Local Event
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Marianas Trench at History rocked!!! ❤️
    2. Free Day of the Dead Celebrations with The Embassy of Mexico at the National Galley (Oct 28) and NAC (Oct 29)
    3. Festival of top-tier theatre comes to Kanata Theatre with nine one-act plays
    #1
    Local Event
    Marianas Trench at History rocked!!! ❤️ · Free Day of the Dead Celebrations with The Embassy of Mexico at the National Galley (Oct 28) and NAC (Oct 29) · Festival of top-tier theatre comes to Kanata Theatre with nine one-act plays
    4
  • News
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by vehicle near Canadian Tire Centre
    2. It's crunch time in Ottawa's election. Here's how the mayoral front-runners plan to win
    3. Ottawa police ask for public help in identifying assault suspects
    #2
    News
    Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by vehicle near Canadian Tire Centre · It's crunch time in Ottawa's election. Here's how the mayoral front-runners plan to win · Ottawa police ask for public help in identifying assault suspects
    4
  • PSA
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Crash on 417 East today - Dashcam Footage
    2. Ottawa Public Health reminds residents to get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19 and RSV this fall
    #3
    PSA
    Crash on 417 East today - Dashcam Footage · Ottawa Public Health reminds residents to get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19 and RSV this fall
    2
  • Looking for...
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Help finding items to build this outfit for Halloween
    2. Dirt/gravel running trails
    #4
    Looking for...
    Help finding items to build this outfit for Halloween · Dirt/gravel running trails
    2
  • Outage
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Power's Back On Greenbank and Baseline
    2. No Power On Greenbank And Baseline
    #5
    Outage
    Power's Back On Greenbank and Baseline · No Power On Greenbank And Baseline
    2

Product recommendations

  • hair colorist
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best Hair Colorist for 2a/2b Hair with Good Prices?
    2. Best Hair Colorist for 2a/2b Hair with Good Prices?
    3. Best Hair Colorist for 2a/2b Hair with Good Prices?
    #1
    hair colorist
    Best Hair Colorist for 2a/2b Hair with Good Prices? · Best Hair Colorist for 2a/2b Hair with Good Prices? · Best Hair Colorist for 2a/2b Hair with Good Prices?
    3
  • coffee
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best Coffee Beans in Town
    2. Best coffee?
    3. Best coffee?
    #2
    coffee
    Best Coffee Beans in Town · Best coffee? · Best coffee?
    3
  • dvds/blurays
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best place to buy DVDs/blurays in the city?
    2. Best place to get dvds/blurays in the city?
    #3
    dvds/blurays
    Best place to buy DVDs/blurays in the city? · Best place to get dvds/blurays in the city?
    2
  • auto detailing
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for auto detailing recs!
    2. Looking for auto detailing recs!
    #4
    auto detailing
    Looking for auto detailing recs! · Looking for auto detailing recs!
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/ottawa for?
Best for Countries enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/ottawa 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/ottawa have?
Roughly 391K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/ottawa on?
r/ottawa 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/ottawa cover?
On the Hive Index, r/ottawa is organized under Countries.
How do I join r/ottawa?
You can join r/ottawa 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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