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 382K 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 33K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Ottawa, Looking For, and Worst. Product recommendations often mention hair colorist, coffee, and dvds/blurays.

On Reddit
Established 2008
382K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +33K members
Growth: +9.5% / 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: 22K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • 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: 64 members

Topics

  • Ottawa
    77 posts in the past month
    #1
    Ottawa
    77
  • Looking For
    21 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For
    21
  • Worst
    19 posts in the past month
    #3
    Worst
    19
  • Struggling
    12 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    12
  • Tired
    12 posts in the past month
    #5
    Tired
    12

Flair

  • News
    34 posts in the past month
    1. 'They want to get home': Mayor says Ottawa isn't demanding public servants remain downtown
    2. 23-year-old G2 driver with multiple suspensions charged with impaired driving after crash on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa
    3. Smiths Falls police warning of high-risk violent sex offender
    #1
    News
    'They want to get home': Mayor says Ottawa isn't demanding public servants remain downtown · 23-year-old G2 driver with multiple suspensions charged with impaired driving after crash on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa · Smiths Falls police warning of high-risk violent sex offender
    34
  • Looking for...
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Bank of Canada employees: reporter seeking information about remote work during security strike
    2. Fireflies are out
    3. Looking for ovos moles
    #2
    Looking for...
    Bank of Canada employees: reporter seeking information about remote work during security strike · Fireflies are out · Looking for ovos moles
    19
  • Local Event
    6 posts in the past month
    1. “Thursday” singles event at the Art Gallery
    2. Ottawa VegFest tomorrow (Saturday, July 25) - Free
    3. Dog-Friendly Bingo
    #3
    Local Event
    “Thursday” singles event at the Art Gallery · Ottawa VegFest tomorrow (Saturday, July 25) - Free · Dog-Friendly Bingo
    6
  • Lost/Found
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Missing cat? Spotted on Florence Street
    2. Lost backpack with grey laptop inside it
    3. Stolen Bike
    #4
    Lost/Found
    Missing cat? Spotted on Florence Street · Lost backpack with grey laptop inside it · Stolen Bike
    5
  • Municipal Affairs
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Why aren't there bigger initiatives to green our city
    2. 6 Ottawa councillors running unopposed in municipal election with 4 weeks left to register
    3. Ottawa Election Coming up
    #5
    Municipal Affairs
    Why aren't there bigger initiatives to green our city · 6 Ottawa councillors running unopposed in municipal election with 4 weeks left to register · Ottawa Election Coming up
    4

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 382K 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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