Edmonton life simulator

Edmonton sits on the North Saskatchewan River in Alberta and has the largest stretch of urban parkland in North America. Residents balance work in energy, healthcare, and government with year-round festivals and river valley trails. You can live in a walkable area like Strathcona or a quiet suburb like Mill Woods.

Maya, 25, moves to Strathcona to start a job as a civil engineer. She sets two life goals: make friends on Whyte Avenue and walk the River Valley trails. On her first Saturday, she searches for the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market and walks there.

In week two, a neighbor texts Maya on her own to invite her for Halifax-style donairs. They talk in their own words without dialogue menus. The neighbor keeps a journal of the chat and remembers Maya's new job.

In week three, a birthday drinks happening appears on the map near 99 Street, known as Happy Beer Street. Maya goes with her coworker and meets two new people. Each day ends with a recap of its moments.

Different districts fit different character stories. Students at the University of Alberta and artists often pick Strathcona for its indie shops, cafes, and theatres. Young professionals choose Wîhkwêntôwin for high-rise apartments near downtown and the 124 Grand Market.

Families and newcomers looking for lower housing costs often start in Mill Woods,Clareview, or Callingwood. Mill Woods offers parks, recreation centers, and access to the Valley Line train. For a wealthy life, write that your character lives in an estate in Glenora, Windsor Park, or Crestwood.

You can use place search to find real landmarks across the city. Plan an outing with friends to the Muttart Conservatory to see the four glass pyramids from the outside. You can also walk the grounds of the Alberta Legislature Building or cross the High Level Bridge.

In the downtown core, search for Rogers Place in the ICE District, the Royal Alberta Museum, or the Art Gallery of Alberta. You can also visit Fort Edmonton Park in the river valley or find the Talus Dome near Whitemud Drive. Buildings show from the outside only, and you talk with your group when you arrive.

Edmonton has a dry climate with four seasons and plenty of sun year-round. Summers are warm with long daylight hours that last late into the night. People spend summer evenings at street festivals and outdoor markets.

Autumn turns the trees in the river valley bright gold. Winters are long, snowy, and very cold, though residents still join local Community Leagues for outdoor skating. The 3D map shows the real weather as you walk the streets.

Energy, healthcare, construction, and public administration drive the local economy. Major employers include Alberta Health Services, the City of Edmonton, Stantec, and PCL Construction. Many people also teach or study at MacEwan University, NAIT, and NorQuest College.

To start a job in LifeSim, write it into your character text box at the beginning. You can be a nurse, a tradesperson, or a researcher. The game has no career ladder or mini-games, so you play out your job through daily to-do lists and conversations.