History of Bonnievale

Journey through Bonnievale’s vibrant history, shaped by the vision of Christopher Forrest Rigg and his enduring landmarks.

A lush vineyard landscape in Bonnievale under a cloudy sky, with hills in the background.

Myrtle Riggs Memorial Church

The Mary Myrtle Riggs Memorial Church in Bonnievale is the only known church that was built at the request of a child.

Exterior view of the Mary Myrtle Riggs Memorial Church in Bonnievale, featuring a stone structure with a path leading to it, surrounded by greenery.

Canals

The area was continually developed and a large canal project by Rigg brought water to the area to support farmers. Today the canal serves the east side of Bonnievale and many areas across the west side

A view of winding canals surrounded by lush vineyards and green fields in Bonnievale.