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 380K 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 32K 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
380K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +32K members
Growth: +9.3% / 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: 20K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 2K members
  • 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: 1K members

Topics

  • Ottawa
    80 posts in the past month
    #1
    Ottawa
    80
  • Looking For
    23 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For
    23
  • 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
    4 posts in the past month
    1. CTV News: City of Ottawa eyes new aquatic sports centre at Carleton University
    2. CBC: Ottawa shares plan to improve commutes when federal workers return to the office 4 days a week
    3. Canada Day storm a 1 in 200-year weather event with 167 mm of rain in some areas: City of Ottawa
    #1
    News
    CTV News: City of Ottawa eyes new aquatic sports centre at Carleton University · CBC: Ottawa shares plan to improve commutes when federal workers return to the office 4 days a week · Canada Day storm a 1 in 200-year weather event with 167 mm of rain in some areas: City of Ottawa
    4
  • Weather
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Air quality warning issued for Ottawa-Gatineau region
    2. Why does it smell like smoke in Nepean?
    3. Flood guide for tenants
    #2
    Weather
    Air quality warning issued for Ottawa-Gatineau region · Why does it smell like smoke in Nepean? · Flood guide for tenants
    4
  • Looking for...
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for Other Newbie FPV Drone Pilots (West End)
    2. Looking for gentle nail services
    3. Where should I sell my Osheaga passes?
    #3
    Looking for...
    Looking for Other Newbie FPV Drone Pilots (West End) · Looking for gentle nail services · Where should I sell my Osheaga passes?
    3
  • Local Event
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Where to park for Bluesfest?
    2. Hardcore/Noise-Rock at Avant Garde Bar Sat July 18
    3. LIMP BIZKIT
    #4
    Local Event
    Where to park for Bluesfest? · Hardcore/Noise-Rock at Avant Garde Bar Sat July 18 · LIMP BIZKIT
    3
  • Photo(s)
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Doesn't get any butter than this does it?
    2. Byward Market
    #5
    Photo(s)
    Doesn't get any butter than this does it? · Byward Market
    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 380K 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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