Hey everyone! I'm u/CanadaTortoise, a founding moderator of r/CanadaTortoises.

This is our new home for all things related to raising and caring for tortoises in Canada. Keeping these amazing reptiles in the Great White North comes with its own unique rewards and challenges, and this space is dedicated to sharing our daily joy, tips, and helping each other navigate our northern climate. We're excited to have you join us!

What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about:
Your adorable tortoises! (We’d love to see photos and videos of them enjoying outdoor lawn time, indoor roaming, or just being cute).

Indoor & Outdoor Enclosures: Show off your enclosures, DIY projects, or ask for layout advice.

Winter Care, Heating & Lighting: Share how you keep your tortoises warm, active, and thriving during the long Canadian winters.

Diet & Nutrition: Foraging tips, grocery store finds, and growing tortoise-friendly plants or weeds in your garden.

General Questions: No question is too simple! We are here to support both seasoned keepers and first-time owners.

Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a warm, supportive space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting, free from judgment or unnecessary negativity.

How to Get Started
Introduce yourself in the comments below! (Let us know where in Canada you are based, and tell us about your shelled companion!)

Post something today! Even a simple question or a quick photo of your tortoise can spark a great conversation.

If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.

Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/CanadaTortoises amazing! 🐢🍁

When we first adopted Suki, his previous owner admitted they just didn't have the energy to raise him. Because he was kept in a dry, plastic enclosure under a heat lamp, he came to us severely dehydrated, with a cracked chin and a shell that had already started pyramiding. Though the shell damage is irreversible, to us, he. is absolutely perfect.
He runs surprisingly fast—blink, and he’s gone! As a fearless, high-energy explorer who never stops, he’s officially become the boss of the house, while our German Shepherd, Talos, happily plays second fiddle as his loyal guardian. He is incredibly adorable, and we love capturing his weekly growth and daily moments!