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History
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Thunder Bay, previously known as the Wayside and Westly Institute, has operated in the East End, (Coal Docks) as a youth service since 1912.
Located on McTavish Street, the oldest street in the city, the club was just a short distance away from the original site of Old Fort William.
In the early 1900's about 2000 people, mostly new Canadians lived in the area. Wesley United Church was instrumental in establishing Wesley Institute which operated out of two building from 1912-1923. In 1923 the building on McTavish St. was constructed and the organization became known as the Wayside Unit. Work with children & youth, has always been associated with the agency. In 1972, the Thunder Bay Boys & Girls Club received its official charter with the Boys & Girls Club of Canada.
Since then we have moved to the former Forest Park School on Windsor St. We are now known as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Thunder Bay. We have created the first Children's Hub in Thunder Bay.
We continue to support our community by providing the programs and services that enrich the lives and skills of the youth throughout the city of Thunder Bay.
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