World Trivia Night
Since 1995, the Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa has been hosting World Trivia Night – The Night of 100 Questions.
Canada’s Largest Live Trivia Contest
WOW!! Because of YOU, we raised over $128,000 for children, youth, and families in Ottawa in 2024! THANK YOU for making our 30th anniversary one to remember!
With over 1,000 participants competing in teams of 10, this unique event is one you don’t want to miss. Come out for the chance to win the Trong Nguyen Memorial Trophy, bragging rights, and amazing prizes.
The Details:
Whether you’re a trivia buff, or simply up for a night out with friends, this year’s trivia will be spectacular, with incredible prizes, ‘Best Team Theme’ prize, raffles, live auctions, entertainment and more!
- There are no up-front registration fees – all teams will commit to one of two fundraising goals:
- Champion Team minimum fundraising goal of $1,600
- Regular Team minimum fundraising goal of $700 ($600 before Sept. 30)
- We have some fantastic prizes this year! Check out the event page to see what you could win!
Congratulations to 2024’s winners!
1st Place Trivia Team: Small Alternative Facts of Confederation
2nd Place Trivia Team: Simple Minds (Champion Team)
3rd Place Trivia Team: Trivia Troopers
1st Place Fundraising Team: Kiwanis Club of Eastern Ottawa Est ($5,986.06) 2nd Place Fundraising Team: Riverside Pub ($3,322.16) 3rd Place Fundraising Team: Wirecrats ($3,184.01)
Best Team Theme: TriviArrested Development
See the full standings here.
Friday, November 28, 2025
Rogers Centre Ottawa (formerly Shaw Centre)
VIP Lounge for Champion Teams Opens 5:30 pm
Doors Open 6:00 pm
Trivia Starts 7:00 pm
Q: Who is your Trivia Master this year?
A: Paul Paquet
Paul has provided questions for, and acted as chief judge for, North America’s largest annual trivia event, which has raised more than $50,000 a year for the Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa. He does this pro bono.
Whether writing custom trivia for our event, or mining a database of 100,000+ questions, Paul Paquet has written more than 125,000 trivia questions! He is the author of the Brain Boosting Trivia Book for Adults,a nationally syndicated newspaper column, Trivia Bits, and a trivia column for Reader’s Digest. He has written and contributed to various trivia books and platforms, including: Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader, Geeks Who Drink. the HQ app, Trivial Pursuit, the International Quizzing Association and the Canadian quiz show, Instant Cash. Paul has provided content for Who Wants to be a Millionaire merchandising in the UK and for the online version of 1v100 on nbc.com.
For more than 20 years, Paquet has run the local pub trivia circuit called the Ottawa Trivia League and curates the Trivia Hall of Fame.
For more information about your Trivia Grand Master:
You Will Help Ottawa Youth As They Age Out of Foster Care
Youth supported by The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa have many challenges transitioning to adulthood. This prompted us to start a new program called “Home Base” to help support youth aging out of foster care.
One of these youth, Taylor, was experiencing abuse from her partner and feeling uncertain about her future. The Home Base program helped her at a time when she felt alone. Through the support of generous donors like you, Taylor overcame her past trauma and was able to move into a safe living environment and lined up a job for when she graduates.
Join other donors to help a youth like Taylor.
One of my families was in desperate need for beds for their children. One of the kids was sleeping on an incline, as her bed frame was cracked in half. The parents were so thankful for the Foundation’s generosity and they said their hearts were full of joy. Lillian was jumping up and down in excitement over her new comfy bed. Thank you so much for putting smiles on the faces of many parents and kids in Ottawa.
– Courtney, Child Protection Worker
Annual Events
Salut!
Prepare your palates for an evening of wine, food, and good company.
CAFO Charity Golf Tournament
Grab your clubs and three closest friends and come out to our annual golf tournament.
World Trivia Night
You’d better start studying and bring your A-game for Canada’s largest live trivia contest.
Salut!
Prepare your palates for an evening of wine, food, and good company.
CAFO Charity Golf Tournament
Grab your clubs and three closest friends and come out to our annual golf tournament.
World Trivia Night
You better start studying and bring your A-game for Canada’s largest live trivia contest.