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 386K members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Countries communities list.

Roughly 34K 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.

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Established 2008
386K Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +34K members
Growth: +9.7% / 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: 26K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 3K members
  • Sep: 687 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

  • News
    27 posts in the past month
    1. Fallowfield closed after vehicle collision with train
    2. NEW McDonald’s in Rideau
    3. Line 1 closed, replaced by R1 buses between Rideau and Hurdman — Wait times between trains reached 20 minutes at one point Monday morning
    #1
    News
    Fallowfield closed after vehicle collision with train · NEW McDonald’s in Rideau · Line 1 closed, replaced by R1 buses between Rideau and Hurdman — Wait times between trains reached 20 minutes at one point Monday morning
    27
  • Looking for...
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Overnight storage for deceased cat 💔
    2. Hobby groups / social groups
    3. What are some good concerts or comedians to see that are coming to Ottawa in the upcoming months?
    #2
    Looking for...
    Overnight storage for deceased cat 💔 · Hobby groups / social groups · What are some good concerts or comedians to see that are coming to Ottawa in the upcoming months?
    16
  • Photo(s)
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Mantis religiosa
    2. Sharing some love for our airport! Took my aircraft-loving daughter to YOW for the first time
    3. Big red moon, part 2
    #3
    Photo(s)
    Mantis religiosa · Sharing some love for our airport! Took my aircraft-loving daughter to YOW for the first time · Big red moon, part 2
    11
  • Municipal Affairs
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Centretown Community Association Letter on RTO Traffic Plan
    2. Why are outdoor firepits/fireplaces allowed in this area, but no where else near by?
    3. The Redblacks are so bad it should worry Ottawa taxpayers | Opinion — Ottawa Citizen
    #4
    Municipal Affairs
    Centretown Community Association Letter on RTO Traffic Plan · Why are outdoor firepits/fireplaces allowed in this area, but no where else near by? · The Redblacks are so bad it should worry Ottawa taxpayers | Opinion — Ottawa Citizen
    9
  • PSA
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Graffiti just doesnt hit the same anymore
    2. Concerning posters seen in Barrhaven
    3. Drivers of Ottawa: Please respect road workers as we patch your streets!
    #5
    PSA
    Graffiti just doesnt hit the same anymore · Concerning posters seen in Barrhaven · Drivers of Ottawa: Please respect road workers as we patch your streets!
    7

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 386K 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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