Exciting plans coming soon! Wilkes Hall, formerly known as Wilkes House Recreation Centre, will be renovated into a new multi-purpose space. More details to come.
Interesting Facts about the former Wilkes House Gym:
Wilkes House dates back to 1869 when it was home to Alfred Wilkes and his family, one of the founding families in Brantford.
At one point, Wilkes House Recreation Centre was the Boys and Girls Club. The club built a gym addition to the building, which is where Wayne Gretzky played ball hockey as a youngster.
When the building was being renovated, books were found in the walls. These books are now on display in the foyer of the Wilkes House Residence.