Building Ottawa's Community Platform, Together!

We're creating a community-led space where you'll share what's happening in your neighbourhood, discover local businesses and events, and stay connected with community news. From café openings to neighbourhood festivals, you'll be part of the dialogue. Built by Ottawa, for Ottawa.

Community-Driven News

You'll be able to share and discover what matters locally. From neighbourhood updates to official City announcements, stay connected to your community.

Independent & Open

We're building on open technology, connecting with Mastodon and other platforms. The platform will be free forever, with complete transparency.

Your Future Platform

You'll be able to join as a resident or business, organise events, or even host your own server. This will be your community space.

More Than Just Another Platform

We're building OTTAWA social on Mastodon because it represents a fundamental shift in how social media can work. Unlike traditional platforms owned by distant corporations, Mastodon puts control back in the hands of communities.

Built-in Features That Matter

  • Chronological timelines that show you everything, no algorithms deciding what you see
  • Content warnings and accessibility features built right in
  • No tracking, no ads, and no data mining—your information stays in your community

Why This Matters for Ottawa

  • Connect with other cities while keeping our local identity and moderation standards
  • Future-proof communication using open standards that can't be shut down or sold
  • Build genuine connections without competing against engagement algorithms

Why Now?

Ottawa needs its own digital town centre. Recently, city councillors challenged our tech sector to create local alternatives to existing social platforms. OTTAWA social will answer this call.

Get Involved Early

Help shape the future of our community's digital presence before launch. We're planning this thoughtfully and transparently, putting our community's needs first.

Let's Connect
Have questions? We'd love to hear from you! Whether you want to learn more or help build Ottawa's digital future, let's chat.