Water Care Tips

From time to time we hear horror stories of customers who have broken a glass in the pool or hot tub and spent hours trying to get it all cleaned out. We highly recommend using only plastic around your pool and hot tub. Come in and see our beautiful selection of Strahl Acrylic “Glassware” for […]

Looking after the water in your pool can feel like an intimidating job, but it doesn’t have to be. While there is a bit of a learning curve you’ll find that if you follow certain procedures on a regular basis it will soon become a piece of cake. Check out the instructions in this handy […]

Hot tub covers are one of the most important energy saving aspects of your hot tub. Every cover from Backyard Leisure is a heatshield that virtually locks in heat and energy. These covers are made in Canada for Canadian climates. Our covers are created to blend into your backyard environment and match your home décor […]

This is the time of year where many escape the cold of winter for some place warm. Don’t forget that your hot tub still needs to be cared for even when you are away.  If you will be away for more than 3-4 days here are a few tips to keep in mind – We […]

When purchasing hot tub chemicals there may be a temptation to purchase them from a “Big Box” store. The main reason for this decision is often based on price and convenience. While it may be to your advantage to purchase toilet paper, laundry soap, or other household items at these stores, it’s not sthe best […]

Keeping your hot tub filter clean is an important key in having nice, clean, sparkling water in your tub. While it may sound difficult, it’s actually quite easy to keep a filter clean. Here are a few simple tips to filter care. Basic Filter Rinsing You should pull out your filter once a week and […]

In response to the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, Backyard Leisure is committed to ensure the safety of staff and customers by taking all necessary precautions as outlined by Alberta Health Services. Since Backyard Leisure is a retail establishment these restrictions apply: Capacity restricted to 1/3 fire code occupancy. Attendees must be with household members only, or […]

It’s that time of the year when we start thinking about getting the sprinkler lines blown out and turning off the outside taps before the frost hits. Before you turn off those taps for the winter, consider doing a drain and refill of your hot tub. A typical hot tub will go 3 – 4 […]

We’ve put together a handy cheat sheet to make your job as a hot tub owner simpler. Have a look at the full guide which will give you what you need to know on a regular basis at a glance. Find out the correct balances for Alkalinity, Sanitizer, pH and Calcium, and as always, let […]

It’s been a great pool season but all good things come to an end! With fall approaching it’s time to think about winterizing your pool. Here are a couple of tips for a successful close. Bring in a sample of the pool water for proper balancing. Book your pool winterizing with the professionals at Backyard […]