r/vancouver

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About r/vancouver

Your go-to for everything happening in Metro Vancouver: news, people, places, events, articles, and discussions. Where the ocean meets the mountains, from the sea to sky.

The community at a glance

r/vancouver is a Subreddit for Locals with roughly 632K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Regional Advice communities list.

Roughly 46K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Vancouver, Looking For A, and World Cup. Common discussion themes are News and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention mobile plan, dessert or pastry place, and breakfast burritos.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +46K members
Growth: +7.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 9K members
  • 2014: 8K members
  • 2015: 8K members
  • 2016: 11K members
  • 2017: 19K members
  • 2018: 40K members
  • 2019: 50K members
  • 2020: 118K members
  • 2021: 108K members
  • 2023: 123K members
  • 2024: 46K members
  • 2025: 55K members
  • 2026: 24K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 4K members

Themes

  • News
    23 posts in the past month
    1. Only a black cat could unite the city like this 😂 #teamnigel
    2. Congratulations Vancouver 👏
    3. Some Vancouver bars weren't prepared for demand during World Cup. Now, they're bracing for what's to come | CBC News
    #1
    News
    Only a black cat could unite the city like this 😂 #teamnigel · Congratulations Vancouver 👏 · Some Vancouver bars weren't prepared for demand during World Cup. Now, they're bracing for what's to come | CBC News
    23
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. ‘I sleep at Tim Hortons’: Richmond seniors facing homelessness share struggles to find housing, care
    2. In Vancouver, a billionaire developer catches a garden tax break
    3. 'He died all by himself': Why have deaths among B.C.’s homeless population more than tripled in a decade?
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    ‘I sleep at Tim Hortons’: Richmond seniors facing homelessness share struggles to find housing, care · In Vancouver, a billionaire developer catches a garden tax break · 'He died all by himself': Why have deaths among B.C.’s homeless population more than tripled in a decade?
    3
  • Advice Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. To the lady who helped jump my car on highway 1 an hour ago
    2. Thank you to the person who returned my phone!!!
    #3
    Advice Requests
    To the lady who helped jump my car on highway 1 an hour ago · Thank you to the person who returned my phone!!!
    2
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. Why are Lime scooters so expensive to rent. They cost almost as much an Evo for a short trip and cost more than an Evo for a one hour trip.
    #4
    Money Talk
    Why are Lime scooters so expensive to rent. They cost almost as much an Evo for a short trip and cost more than an Evo for a one hour trip.
    1

Topics

  • Vancouver
    139 posts in the past month
    1. We love you Vancouver what a night
    2. World Cup match in Vancouver triggers transit ridership not seen since 2010 Games
    3. Alphonso Davies went unnoticed while talking to Canadian fans in Vancouver
    #1
    Vancouver
    We love you Vancouver what a night · World Cup match in Vancouver triggers transit ridership not seen since 2010 Games · Alphonso Davies went unnoticed while talking to Canadian fans in Vancouver
    139
  • Looking For A
    84 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For A
    84
  • World Cup
    24 posts in the past month
    1. World Cup match in Vancouver triggers transit ridership not seen since 2010 Games
    2. Vancouver's 1st World Cup game sees 2 arrests, no major incidents: police
    3. Norad shuts airspace over Vancouver for remaining World Cup matches
    #3
    World Cup
    World Cup match in Vancouver triggers transit ridership not seen since 2010 Games · Vancouver's 1st World Cup game sees 2 arrests, no major incidents: police · Norad shuts airspace over Vancouver for remaining World Cup matches
    24
  • Lost
    23 posts in the past month
    1. Lost dog at cypress
    #4
    Lost
    Lost dog at cypress
    23
  • Struggling
    18 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    18

Flair

  • Photos
    74 posts in the past month
    1. From an Aussie what a beautiful stadium you guys have wow and everyone is so damn friendly and welcoming
    2. The buildings reflected kinda look like indigenous totem poles.
    3. Downtown was a vibe!
    #1
    Photos
    From an Aussie what a beautiful stadium you guys have wow and everyone is so damn friendly and welcoming · The buildings reflected kinda look like indigenous totem poles. · Downtown was a vibe!
    74
  • Local News
    59 posts in the past month
    1. Canada dominates Qatar for first-ever World Cup win
    2. Granville St right now
    3. Has everyone called in sick today or what? Bars and patios are packed
    #2
    Local News
    Canada dominates Qatar for first-ever World Cup win · Granville St right now · Has everyone called in sick today or what? Bars and patios are packed
    59
  • Videos
    26 posts in the past month
    1. Vancouver really showed up for Team Canada’s historic day
    2. Japanese volunteers cleaning up Dunsmuir St morning after Turkey vs. Australia game
    3. The entire Egypt NT decided to take their celebrations to the streets of Vancouver, Canada. A city that will remain in their hearts forever.
    #3
    Videos
    Vancouver really showed up for Team Canada’s historic day · Japanese volunteers cleaning up Dunsmuir St morning after Turkey vs. Australia game · The entire Egypt NT decided to take their celebrations to the streets of Vancouver, Canada. A city that will remain in their hearts forever.
    26
  • Discussion
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Books on the Seabus?
    2. Thank you to all the people behind the scenes keeping us safe for FIFA!
    3. Good & Co is putting a mandatory 20% on every bill and not disclosing it
    #4
    Discussion
    Books on the Seabus? · Thank you to all the people behind the scenes keeping us safe for FIFA! · Good & Co is putting a mandatory 20% on every bill and not disclosing it
    12
  • History
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Eaton's Department Store and the Vancouver Art Gallery, West Georgia Street, Downtown Vancouver, 1984
    2. Anti-Vietnam War demonstration on Granville Street in Vancouver, October 30, 1970
    3. Granville Street near Pender Street, Vancouver, ca. 1906
    #5
    History
    Eaton's Department Store and the Vancouver Art Gallery, West Georgia Street, Downtown Vancouver, 1984 · Anti-Vietnam War demonstration on Granville Street in Vancouver, October 30, 1970 · Granville Street near Pender Street, Vancouver, ca. 1906
    5

Product recommendations

  • mobile plan
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What would you recommend is the best mobile plan right now?
    2. What would you recommend is the best mobile plan right now?
    #1
    mobile plan
    What would you recommend is the best mobile plan right now? · What would you recommend is the best mobile plan right now?
    2
  • dessert or pastry place
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Vancouver based Dessert or pastry place with the best icing?
    2. Vancouver based Dessert or pastry place with the best icing?
    #2
    dessert or pastry place
    Vancouver based Dessert or pastry place with the best icing? · Vancouver based Dessert or pastry place with the best icing?
    2
  • breakfast burritos
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best breakfast burritos
    2. Best breakfast burritos
    #3
    breakfast burritos
    Best breakfast burritos · Best breakfast burritos
    2
  • restaurants
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Restaurants- Clam Chowder and Salmon
    2. Best Restaurants- Clam Chowder and Salmon
    #4
    restaurants
    Best Restaurants- Clam Chowder and Salmon · Best Restaurants- Clam Chowder and Salmon
    2
  • tattoo artist
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Tattoo artist recs?
    2. Tattoo artist recs
    #5
    tattoo artist
    Tattoo artist recs? · Tattoo artist recs
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/vancouver for?
Best for Locals enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/vancouver 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/vancouver have?
Roughly 632K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/vancouver on?
r/vancouver 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/vancouver cover?
On the Hive Index, r/vancouver is organized under Locals.
How do I join r/vancouver?
You can join r/vancouver by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Regional Advice communities like?
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