351 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly link posts.
r/VancouverIsland Traffic & Engagement r/VancouverIsland Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/VancouverIsland Most Active Times When r/VancouverIsland Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/VancouverIsland Flair Performance r/VancouverIsland Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ARTICLE | 123 (50.2%) | 48 |
| IMAGERY | 33 (13.5%) | 98 |
| DISCUSSION | 23 (9.4%) | 44 |
| ADVICE NEEDED | 19 (7.8%) | 1 |
| HELP ME FIND | 16 (6.5%) | 9 |
| ADVICE NEEDED: Tourism | 12 (4.9%) | 1 |
| EVENTS | 9 (3.7%) | 13 |
| ADVICE NEEDED: Moving | 5 (2.0%) | 1 |
| MISSING PERSON or PET | 5 (2.0%) | 15 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/VancouverIsland Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/VancouverIsland
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| island | 68 (19.4%) | 48 | 17 |
| vancouver | 55 (15.7%) | 55 | 9 |
| victoria | 37 (10.5%) | 30 | 3 |
| nanaimo | 22 (6.3%) | 16 | 5 |
| time | 14 (4.0%) | 2 | 5 |
| cowichan | 13 (3.7%) | 29 | 13 |
| comox | 12 (3.4%) | 17 | 2 |
| river | 11 (3.1%) | 49 | 12 |
| near | 11 (3.1%) | 25 | 9 |
| lake | 10 (2.9%) | 38 | 8 |
r/VancouverIsland Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/VancouverIsland
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| cheknews.ca | 69 | 42 |
| ctvnews.ca | 36 | 55 |
| nanaimobulletin.com | 9 | 35 |
| cbc.ca | 7 | 101 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 14 |
r/VancouverIsland Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/VancouverIsland
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Never gets old seeing these giants underwater around Vancouver Island [OC]
Vancouver Island's western bluebirds are making a comeback after once being declared locally extinct | CBC News
Last train to Port Alberni
‘Donald J. Trump Memorial’ sign mysteriously appears above Victoria public washroom
Good to see ethically shot encounters (video taken from shore)
Coombs goat-on-the-roof
New colony of Vancouver Island marmots discovered!
I hadn't been to Kinsol Trestle yet, so that had to be fixed.
Only known woolly dog pelt returns to B.C. after more than 160 years
Anyone have any clue what this building is at Tennent lake in strathcona?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Never gets old seeing these giants underwater around Vancouver Island [OC] | 570 | 23 | image | Sep 10 |
| Vancouver Island's western bluebirds are making a comeback after once being declared locally extinct | CBC News | 508 | 13 | link | Sep 18 |
| Last train to Port Alberni | 432 | 40 | image | Sep 29 |
| ‘Donald J. Trump Memorial’ sign mysteriously appears above Victoria public washroom | 404 | 24 | link | Sep 7 |
| Good to see ethically shot encounters (video taken from shore) | 385 | 6 | image | Sep 30 |
| Coombs goat-on-the-roof | 342 | 10 | image | Sep 8 |
| New colony of Vancouver Island marmots discovered! | 326 | 14 | link | Sep 29 |
| I hadn't been to Kinsol Trestle yet, so that had to be fixed. | 304 | 6 | image | Sep 28 |
| Only known woolly dog pelt returns to B.C. after more than 160 years | 281 | 23 | link | Sep 8 |
| Anyone have any clue what this building is at Tennent lake in strathcona? | 277 | 48 | image | Sep 19 |
r/VancouverIsland Audience Overlap r/VancouverIsland Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/VancouverIsland FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/VancouverIsland
What's the best time to post on r/VancouverIsland?
Based on posting volume, r/VancouverIsland is most active on Fridays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/VancouverIsland?
r/VancouverIsland averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/VancouverIsland get?
Posts on r/VancouverIsland average about 37 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/VancouverIsland get most?
On r/VancouverIsland, posts are a mix of formats, mostly link posts