Hot Tubs Calgary: Visit Our Hot Tub Store & Showroom

The cost of a hot tub will depend on the size and features, but you can expect a hot tub for two people to cost around $9,000 to $12,000. A hot tub for four or more people is will range from $11,000-$14,000 and an eight-person hot tub will set you back around $13,000 to $22,000.

Hot tubs have many benefits to offer. Some of these benefits include: feeling more relaxed and less stressed, improving your sleep quality, strengthening your immune system, and improving muscle soreness. Hot water therapy is also an amazing way to release tension as the buoyancy of the water releases pressure on your spine and your joints.  

A hot tub is heavy and can weigh anywhere from 600-1,200 lbs empty, but over 5,000 lbs when full of water. It is important to take this into account when installing the hot tub and make sure you have a strong, sturdy foundation. In addition, make sure the floor you are installing it on can support the weight of a hot tub. 

This depends on the hot tub you select. The most common hot tub size is 8 feet x 8 feet. But there are many options at 7 feet x 7 feet, and then a variety of smaller sizes available also. We often recommend that you select a larger tub if you have the space and even occasionally plan to have more than 3 people in the tub. This extra spa will add to everyone’s enjoyment of the tub! 

When it comes to hot tubs, bigger is often better. The most common hot tub size is 8 feet x 8 feet. Though many people choose smaller footprints to fit the space in their yard, or because they only ever plan to use the tub with one other person or alone. We offer all varieties of hot tub sizes, so we will certainly have a great option available for you. If you plan on using the hot tub as a family, then 8 ft x 7 ft will be best suited for you.

There are a few different ways that hot tubs keep the water clean and sanitary. First, most hot tubs filter the water with a mechanical pleated filter before it goes into the unit. Second, many modern hot tubs have ultraviolet (UVC) and Ozone water treatment systems. These are considered active sanitizers, as they are actively killing contaminents in the water. Third, some hot tubs use a mineralization system that creates an environment that algae and bacteria don’t readily grow in, which means you can actually reduce the amount of chlorine in the water from 3 to 6 parts per million to as low as 0.5 to 1 part per million. 

The water in your hot tub should be changed approximately every six months. We often recommend doing this in the spring and the fall, to avoid any freezing problems. Most cities have by-laws that require you to put the water down the municipal water drain.  However, properly balanced water with a chlorine content below 3 parts per million should be safe for your grass. Additionally we recommend purchasing a 1/4 horsepower submersible pump to empty your tub. It will take approximately 40 minutes to drain most hot tubs this way, compared to several hours with the drain that the hot tub comes equipped with. 

It is a good idea to always have an extra filter on hand so that you can easily change the filter when it becomes dirty. You should rinse your filters every 30 days. Every 60 days you should submerge the filters in filter cleaner overnight to release any biofilms and to deep clean your filter. In a pinch, if you have 2 filters, swap them. The one connected to the circulating pump will be much dirtier. 

Backyard Canada is Calgary’s factory-direct hot tub dealer, located at 711 48th Ave SE, Unit 1, Calgary, Alberta T2G 4X2. We carry Maple Spas and Be Well Canada Spas, which are both made in Canada for Canadian winters and we’re open Mon–Fri 10–6 and Sat/Sun 10–5. If you’ve been searching “hot tubs near me” or “hot tubs Calgary,” our showroom lets you sit in and compare models before you buy, with VIP pricing available once you sign up.

Many people say “jacuzzi” to mean any jetted hot tub. We sell Maple Spas, Be Well Canada Spas and Vortex Spas hot tubs at our Calgary showroom. We don’t carry the Jacuzzi brand.

Yes! In fact, a hot tub is one of the best ways to actually use your backyard through a Calgary winter. Our hot tubs are built with thick perimeter insulation specifically to handle Alberta’s cold snaps.

Running costs depend on insulation quality, hot tub size, and how efficient your local power rates are, but a well-insulated hot tub: whether its the Maple Spas and Be Well Canada Spas models we carry, are designed to minimize heat loss even in Calgary’s coldest months

Yes! Backyard Canada offers full delivery and White Glove installation for hot tubs within about 4 hours’ drive of Calgary, including Canmore, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, and Golden, Fernie, Sparwood, Invermere, Cranbrook and Kimberley in BC. This includes Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, Chestermere, and acreage areas like Springbank, Bearspaw, and Bragg Creek. Our technicians or trusted partners, depending on the job, handle setup and are also available to coordinate electrical work with our preferred partners.

Delivery within Calgary is $500. It includes placing the hot tub on your pad, unpackaging, installing lifters and Wi-Fi if purchased, removing all packaging, and an overview of your tub. Outside Calgary, delivery is $500 plus $3/km one way. Edmonton, about 284 km from the store, works out to about $1,352.

The best time to buy a hot tub in Calgary is actually before winter hits; meaning that buying in late summer or early fall will ensure that the hot tub is installed and ready right when Calgary’s cold season (and hot tub season) begins. That said, many of our best deals and factory-direct pricing run year-round for your convenience.

Delivery timelines vary by model and season, but most hot tub orders are delivered within a few weeks of purchase. During your consultation, our team will give you a delivery estimate specific to the hot tub you choose, so you know exactly when to expect your new hot tub.

At our showroom at 711 48th Ave SE, Unit 1, Calgary, AB T2G 4X2. We’re open Monday to Friday, 10 to 6, and Saturday and Sunday, 10 to 5. You can sit in the models and compare them in person.

Delivery within Calgary is $500. It includes placing the tub on your pad, unpackaging, installing lifters and Wi-Fi if purchased, removing packaging, and an overview of the tub. Outside Calgary, delivery is $500 plus $3/km one way. Edmonton, about 284 km from the store, works out to about $1,352.

A level, solid base, a clear route from the street to the pad, and a licensed electrician for the power your model needs. Most full-size tubs need a dedicated 240 V GFCI circuit, and two Maple models run on a dedicated 120 V outlet. We don’t handle permits. Our property-prep guide for hot tub delivery walks through each step.

The quote covers the hot tub, the cover and delivery ($500 in Calgary; $500 plus $3/km one way beyond). Your contractors handle the base, the electrician, permits, and a crane if your yard needs one. We usually take a 50% deposit, and the balance is due when the order ships from the supplier or arrives in Canada.

Often, yes, if the new tub fits the pad and the electrical service matches the model. We’ll check size, weight, clearances and power with you. We only service hot tubs we sold, so we can’t take on service for the tub you’re replacing unless we sold it.

Yes. We offer old hot tub removal and disposal, and the price is confirmed in your quote.

Yes. We will beat any local retailer’s price on our most comparable hot tub. Just take a picture of your quote from any local retailer and we will endeavour to beat that price on a similar or better tub. See our guarantees.

A hot tub is designed primarily for relaxation, hydrotherapy, and soaking. These typically seat 2 to 8+ people for massage jets and warm-water therapy. A swim spa is a larger unit that combines a hot tub with a swim current, letting you swim in place, exercise, or train year-round, in addition to relaxing. 

Ultimately, if you’re deciding between a hot tub and a swim spa for your Calgary backyard it comes down to whether you want pure relaxation or also want a home fitness option. If a swim spa sounds like the better fit, see our swim spas Calgary page.