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Is there a game where you can live in Ottawa?

Ottawa life simulator

Yes. LifeSim lets you live in the real Ottawa, the capital of Canada. You write who your character is, and the game reads the city from your text. The people there have jobs, homes, and plans, and they text you on their own. It costs nothing and runs in the browser.

Start a life in Ottawa

Life in Ottawa

Ottawa is the capital of Canada, on the Ottawa River across from Gatineau, Quebec. Many people speak both English and French. In winter the Rideau Canal freezes and becomes a long skating path through the city.

Where to live in Ottawa

The ByWard Market

An outdoor market, restaurants, and the busiest nightlife in the city.

The Glebe

Brick houses, shops on Bank Street, and games at Lansdowne Park.

Centretown

Apartments and offices a short walk from Parliament Hill.

Westboro

Shops, cafés, and beaches by the Ottawa River. A quiet family life.

Lives to start in Ottawa

How it works

  1. Describe your character in one text box. Name Ottawa in the text.
  2. The game reads the city from your text and puts you in the real Ottawa, on a 3D map.
  3. Live day by day. Go to real places, meet people, and talk to them in your own words.

Questions

Can I skate on the Rideau Canal?

You can search for the Rideau Canal and go there on the real map. What your character does there is part of the story you write.

Can I play a government office job in Ottawa?

Yes. Write the job into your character text. There is no career ladder or salary, but the people you meet react to your job.

Is there a free game set in Canada's capital?

Yes. LifeSim is free, with no paid items and no subscription. It runs in any browser at play.lifesim.com, on desktop and phone.

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