Parkdale Presbyterian Church started out as a small wooden church in 1879 and was soon to become the location of the iconic Bonar-Parkdale Presbyterian Church of today. On Sept.13, 1886, the corner stone was laid and the white brick Gothic Revival building, with its graceful yet massive structure, grew to become a commanding presence. With gables fronting on to Dunn Avenue and entrances through the two towers, Bonar-Parkdale finally opened its doors on Jan. 24, 1888. The amphitheatre sanctuary includes a floor that declines as it approaches the pulpit. The ceiling, in white, has ribs and bosses. The pews are made of black ash with fancy iron ends and the church when full seats 1,100 people. The pulpit and pulpit chairs are crafted out of birch and walnut. A wonderful visual harmony of colour is created when the light from the many stained glass windows dances over the interior walls.