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Tips For Fall

As we start moving toward the fall and winter season, the temperatures start dropping. You may not be ready to close your pool just yet as there are some warm days still forecasted (look at the forecast this week - enjoy those last few pool days!). Nonetheless, you should start caring for your pool with the mind-set that winter is just around the corner.

Putting Your Cover Away

As the swim season draws to a close, it’s time to thank your solar blanket for a job well done and put it away for the winter. These covers do a fine job of keeping heat in your pool throughout spring and summer, but we just don’t have any need for them in the winter. If you store them correctly, they’ll last way longer. There are four steps to putting away your solar blanket: clean, dry, fold, and store.

Sculpt Your Body (Swimming Pool Edition)

Keeping fit is great for your mind, body and soul. What better, more fun way to do it than in your swimming pool? Here are 10 of our favourite pool exercises that will sculpt your body in no time!

Pet Safety In The Pool

Pools can be great fun for the entire family —including the fluffiest members. Having a pet and a pool can have tremendous benefits. It’s an easy way for your pooch to cool down in hot temperatures and it can provide them with a fantastic method of exercise! Not even counting all the splashing and swimming fun you can have together.

Simple Swim Safety Tips

At West Coast Pool & Spa, we want you and your family to be happy and safe around your pool. With safety concerns out of the way, you and your family can focus on the fun to be had and the memories to be made! We know that with a few standard precautions, your pool and family can be safe, secure and ready for swimming.

Blog & Tech Tips
The Algae Cheat Sheet Jul 19 2021
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There's no denying it, family time in the water is so fun! There’s nothing better than seeing kids splashing around, having the time of their lives. Not only is swimming enjoyable; it also has so many health benefits! Water...
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As you likely know, a great deal of energy is required to heat swimming pool water. That being said, the operating costs of a pool may be greatly reduced through simple changes to your pool maintenance routine. Below are tips on how you can...
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#WorkoutWednesday Apr 27 2021
Keeping fit is great for your mind, body and soul which is so needed when going through times like these. What better, more fun way to do it than in your swimming pool? Here are ten of our favourite pool exercises. 1. SQUAT JUMP Squat...
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