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Redditt, Ontario

Redditt is an unincorporated community and designated place in Unorganized Kenora District in northwestern Ontario, Canada.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Redditt is an unincorporated community and designated place in Unorganized Kenora District in northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is located on the MacFarlane River at the northern terminus of Ontario Highway 658, about 27 kilometres north of Kenora. The surrounding geographic township is also named Redditt.

Geography

Redditt is located on the MacFarlane River in northwestern Ontario, at the northern end of Highway 658. It is about 27 kilometres north of Kenora and is also the name of the surrounding geographic township.

Demographics

Statistics Canada classified Redditt as a designated place. In the 2021 census, it had 139 residents, up from 116 in 2016, with a land area of 70.01 km².

Transportation

Redditt lies on the Canadian National Railway transcontinental main line between Ena Lake and Brinka. Redditt railway station is served by Via Rail's Canadian trains.

Local administration

The community is in Unorganized Kenora District and is served by a local services board. This reflects its status as a small unincorporated settlement rather than an incorporated municipality.

Key facts

  • Redditt is an unincorporated community in northwestern Ontario, north of Kenora.
  • It is served by a local services board within Unorganized Kenora District.
  • The Canadian National Railway main line passes through Redditt, with Via Rail passenger service.
  • The 2021 census recorded 139 residents, an increase from 2016.
  • Ontario Highway 658 terminates at Redditt.
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Canadian context

Redditt is a small northern Ontario community in Kenora District and is relevant to Canadian geography, census data, and regional rail and highway connections.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Redditt, Ontario?
Redditt is in northwestern Ontario, in Unorganized Kenora District, about 27 kilometres north of Kenora.
What type of place is Redditt?
It is an unincorporated community and a designated place served by a local services board.
What was Redditt's population in 2021?
The 2021 Canadian census recorded 139 residents.
Is Redditt on a railway line?
Yes. It is on the Canadian National Railway main line, and Via Rail's Canadian stops at Redditt station.
What highway serves Redditt?
Ontario Highway 658 ends in Redditt at its northern terminus.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redditt
    Supports: Location, settlement status, highway, railway, and 2021 census figures
  2. Natural Resources Canada — https://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique?id=FCKBX
    Supports: Official geographic township name, location, coordinates, and status
  3. Statistics Canada — https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/prof/search-recherche/lst/results-resultats.cfm?Lang=E&GeoCode=35&Letter=R
    Supports: Designated place listing for Redditt
  4. Statistics Canada — https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=DPL&Code1=350012&Geo2=PR&Code2=46&Data=Count&SearchText=Redditt&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All
    Supports: 2016 population and dwelling counts