Money Skills for Canadian Kids — Safe & Fun
Capital City is a Canadian, PIPEDA-compliant educational platform designed to teach children ages 6-14 essential financial literacy skills through interactive money games, engaging stories, and real-world simulations. A safe financial app for kids — no data selling, no inappropriate ads.
Who We Are
Capital City is an independent Canadian educational technology company based in Edmonton, Alberta. We build online games and lessons that teach kids ages 6-14 how money works — budgeting, saving, investing, credit, taxes, giving, and running a business.
Capital City was founded by Paul Carter with a simple goal: give Canadian parents and teachers a safe, privacy-respecting way to teach money skills that kids actually enjoy.
Our Mission
Financial literacy is one of the most critical life skills. Research from the University of Cambridge suggests that many of our money habits are already formed by around age 7 (source). That's why teaching kids about money early matters so much.
Our mission is simple: make learning about money fun for every child. Parents, teachers, and homeschoolers can all use Capital City to teach real money skills through play.
Through our 9 interactive districts, children learn everything from basic budgeting to advanced concepts like compound interest, investing, and global trade.
Why Financial Literacy Matters for Kids
of Canadians say they have too much debt
Source: Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, 2019 Canadian Financial Capability Surveyof Canadians use a budget — about half do not
Source: Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, 2019 Canadian Financial Capability Surveyof 15-year-olds in participating Canadian provinces scored below the baseline level of financial literacy
Source: CMEC, PISA 2022 Financial Literacy HighlightsWhat Kids Learn
Each district in Capital City teaches one money topic, from first budgets to the global economy.
Budget Boulevard
Learn to create budgets, track expenses, and understand the difference between needs and wants.
Central Bank (Compound Canyon)
Discover the magic of compound interest and how money can grow over time through smart saving.
Investment Plaza
Explore stocks, bonds, real estate, and learn how to build wealth through diversified investing.
Credit Castle
Understand credit scores, how to build good credit, and the responsible use of credit cards.
Debt District
Learn about different types of debt, interest rates, and strategies for staying debt-free.
Entrepreneur Avenue
Develop business skills, learn about starting a company, and understand profit and loss.
Tax Town
Demystify taxes - learn why we pay them, how they work, and basic tax planning strategies.
Charity Commons
Understand philanthropy, charitable giving, and how to make a positive impact with money.
Global Trade Center
Explore international finance, currency exchange, imports/exports, and the global economy.
Safety & Privacy First
Capital City is built for kids, so keeping their information safe comes first.
Follows Canadian Privacy Law
We follow PIPEDA, Canada's federal privacy law, and only collect what we need to run your child's account. Read our Privacy Policy
Parental Controls
Parents have full visibility and control over their child's account, progress, and settings.
No Data Selling
We never sell children's personal information to third parties. Period.
For Teachers & Schools
- ✓Classroom management dashboard
- ✓Track individual student progress
- ✓Assign specific missions and districts
- ✓Analytics and reporting tools
- ✓Ready-made lessons on 9 money topics
Bringing Financial Literacy to the Classroom
Capital City helps teachers bring money lessons into the classroom. The teacher dashboard lets you set up classes, assign work, and track each student's progress.
Whether you're teaching a dedicated financial literacy unit or incorporating money concepts into math class, Capital City provides engaging, age-appropriate content.
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Help your child build real money skills — free to start, made in Canada.