r/toronto

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About r/toronto

News, People, Places, Events, Pictures, and Discussions on Toronto; Canada's Business and Financial capital, and the Provincial capital of Ontario.

The community at a glance

r/toronto is a Subreddit for Locals with roughly 935K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Regional Advice communities list.

Roughly 70K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Toronto, Struggling, and Worst. Common discussion themes are Pain & Anger and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention bar/club, tattoo shop, and internet provider.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +70K members
Growth: +8.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 16K members
  • 2014: 15K members
  • 2015: 12K members
  • 2016: 16K members
  • 2017: 22K members
  • 2021: 346K members
  • 2023: 282K members
  • 2024: 78K members
  • 2025: 75K members
  • 2026: 52K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 5K members
  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 7K members
  • Feb: 6K members
  • Mar: 6K members
  • Apr: 6K members
  • May: 6K members
  • Jun: 6K members
  • Jul: 8K members
  • Aug: 8K members

Themes

  • Pain & Anger
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Rogers Centre vs Rogers Stadium is genuinely ruining people’s night, and Live Nation should’ve seen this coming
    2. Two Toronto venues bearing the Rogers name leaves some concert-goers scrambling: ‘Incredibly confusing, frustrating’
    3. Already missing how lively Church St used to be when pedestrianized…
    #1
    Pain & Anger
    Rogers Centre vs Rogers Stadium is genuinely ruining people’s night, and Live Nation should’ve seen this coming · Two Toronto venues bearing the Rogers name leaves some concert-goers scrambling: ‘Incredibly confusing, frustrating’ · Already missing how lively Church St used to be when pedestrianized…
    6
  • Advice Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. I know somebody in Toronto who genuinely needs to be involuntarily committed, but I do not want to traumatize her with police. is there anything I can do
    2. Looking for a caring and reasonably priced vet downtown Toronto.
    3. Career Advice!
    #2
    Advice Requests
    I know somebody in Toronto who genuinely needs to be involuntarily committed, but I do not want to traumatize her with police. is there anything I can do · Looking for a caring and reasonably priced vet downtown Toronto. · Career Advice!
    5
  • Opportunities
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What is Scarborough lacking?
    2. After going to New York, I realized Toronto desperately needs halal & breakfast carts downtown I recently went to New York and one thing I absolutely loved was how easy it was to find good, affordable food right on the street.
    #3
    Opportunities
    What is Scarborough lacking? · After going to New York, I realized Toronto desperately needs halal & breakfast carts downtown I recently went to New York and one thing I absolutely loved was how easy it was to find good, affordable food right on the street.
    2

Topics

  • Toronto
    88 posts in the past month
    1. Toronto’s tree rules are getting tougher. Here’s what changes Sept. 1
    2. It’s Sunday! Tell us how you’re doing, Toronto!
    #1
    Toronto
    Toronto’s tree rules are getting tougher. Here’s what changes Sept. 1 · It’s Sunday! Tell us how you’re doing, Toronto!
    88
  • Struggling
    40 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    40
  • Worst
    20 posts in the past month
    #3
    Worst
    20
  • Looking For A
    14 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For A
    14
  • Looking For A New
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking For A New
    6

Flair

  • Picture
    49 posts in the past month
    1. Pacific Mall circa 2007
    2. Just went to Kim’s Convenience!!
    3. Toronto: you gave me back the will to live. Thank you!
    #1
    Picture
    Pacific Mall circa 2007 · Just went to Kim’s Convenience!! · Toronto: you gave me back the will to live. Thank you!
    49
  • News
    45 posts in the past month
    1. Toronto mayor says Ford must be focused on Trump and not ripping up bike lanes
    2. Two Toronto venues bearing the Rogers name leaves some concert-goers scrambling: ‘Incredibly confusing, frustrating’
    3. Mayor says Torontonians can 'fight back' against new tariffs by shopping local
    #2
    News
    Toronto mayor says Ford must be focused on Trump and not ripping up bike lanes · Two Toronto venues bearing the Rogers name leaves some concert-goers scrambling: ‘Incredibly confusing, frustrating’ · Mayor says Torontonians can 'fight back' against new tariffs by shopping local
    45
  • Discussion
    41 posts in the past month
    1. Rogers Centre vs Rogers Stadium is genuinely ruining people’s night, and Live Nation should’ve seen this coming
    2. What has OIivia Chow accomplished?
    3. Missing Cat (Eglinton E/Danforth Rd)
    #3
    Discussion
    Rogers Centre vs Rogers Stadium is genuinely ruining people’s night, and Live Nation should’ve seen this coming · What has OIivia Chow accomplished? · Missing Cat (Eglinton E/Danforth Rd)
    41
  • Video
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Slo-mo of lighting hitting CN Tower
    2. Already missing how lively Church St used to be when pedestrianized…
    3. Storm & Rain Shift Over Downtown Toronto Timelapse | August 22, 2026
    #4
    Video
    Slo-mo of lighting hitting CN Tower · Already missing how lively Church St used to be when pedestrianized… · Storm & Rain Shift Over Downtown Toronto Timelapse | August 22, 2026
    13
  • Article
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Toronto’s tree rules are getting tougher. Here’s what changes Sept. 1
    2. Police investigating suspected arson after car at Liberal MP's home torched
    3. Toronto’s election: City hall reporter Mahdis Habibinia takes your questions today at noon
    #5
    Article
    Toronto’s tree rules are getting tougher. Here’s what changes Sept. 1 · Police investigating suspected arson after car at Liberal MP's home torched · Toronto’s election: City hall reporter Mahdis Habibinia takes your questions today at noon
    9

Product recommendations

  • bar/club
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What's the best bar/club in Toronto for bi-women to meet other bi-women ?
    2. recs for chill clubs/bars?
    3. recs for chill clubs/bars?
    #1
    bar/club
    What's the best bar/club in Toronto for bi-women to meet other bi-women ? · recs for chill clubs/bars? · recs for chill clubs/bars?
    3
  • tattoo shop
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What tattoo shop would u recommend for a tattoo like these?
    2. Tattoo Shop Recs?
    3. Tattoo recs
    #2
    tattoo shop
    What tattoo shop would u recommend for a tattoo like these? · Tattoo Shop Recs? · Tattoo recs
    3
  • internet provider
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best internet provider in Toronto?
    2. Best cheap internet?
    #3
    internet provider
    Best internet provider in Toronto? · Best cheap internet?
    2
  • highschool
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Highschool in Toronto?
    2. Best Highschool in Toronto?
    #4
    highschool
    Best Highschool in Toronto? · Best Highschool in Toronto?
    2
  • run clubs
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best run clubs in the city?
    2. Best run clubs in the city?
    #5
    run clubs
    Best run clubs in the city? · Best run clubs in the city?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/toronto for?
Best for Locals enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/toronto 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/toronto have?
Roughly 935K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/toronto on?
r/toronto 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/toronto cover?
On the Hive Index, r/toronto is organized under Locals.
How do I join r/toronto?
You can join r/toronto 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.
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