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Archive for March, 2010

Fatboy Outdoor Chairs

Friday, March 26th, 2010

Bold and bright bean bag chairs that are 100% weatherproof. Featured at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the base of the mountain for the mogul skiers. Visit our retail store and sink yourself into one of these comfy chairs today!

The Toboggin Arrives

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Canadian designer Devin Schaffner has created the Toboggin series.

The pieces are made out of red and white Corian, and offer a range of uses. The 48” long model can be utilized as a coffee table or as a bench, while the 24” long model can be used as a coffee table, side table, and bench while lying horizontally and providing a temporary stool or side table when standing vertically. 100% weather-proof.

Visit our Outdoor Living Boutique to check it out!

Planika featured in Style at Home Magazine

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Check out our Planika fireburners that are featured in the May 2010 issue
of Style at Home Magazine.

Just in…. the Solair Chair

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Long thought to be lost and out of production, a ‘made-in-Canada’ classic is making a come back after languishing on the sidelines for the last two decades. Available in the punchy colors of blue, orange, magenta, yellow, green, tan, black, white and grey. Great for both outdoor and indoor use. Super comfortable. Come to the store and try one out. $125

HOW TO: Backwash!

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

How to backwash a sand filter with a multiport dial valve:

  • 1. Shut off pump motor.
  • 2. Press down on dial valve handle on top of the filter and rotate valve from FILTER to BACKWASH position.
  • 3. Open the backwash line valve or roll out the backwash hose.
  • 4. Turn pump on for three minutes.
  • 5. Shut off pump motor and move multiport dial valve handle to RINSE position. Run on rinse for 15-25 seconds.
  • 8. Shut off pump motor and move multiport dial valve handle back to FILTER position.
  • 9. Turn pump back on and note lower pressure on filter pressure gauge. Close backwash valve or roll up backwash hose.

Where do you relax?

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

As we prepare to open pools and spas for our clients this spring, we are reminded of the benefits of having a backyard retreat. Do you look forward to spending Sunday afternoons together splashing or soaking outdoors in the sunshine, laughing, relaxing and bonding? This is in stark contrast to how we often spend our weekdays, racing to complete our never ending ‘To Do’ lists and then fighting traffic in the ever growing GTA to get home at last. It is so wonderful to reconnect and have fun together, in close proximity, with no high tech interruptions to distract us from one another.

At BonaVista, we embrace the opportunity to help you create an extra space in your home to unwind – your outdoor living room. Decorating trends currently bring nature indoors on fabrics and artwork. Our staff is pleased to help you move outdoors to enjoy warm weather, the sound of birds, the therapeutic benefits of water and the feeling of fresh air.

The team at BonaVista is pleased to welcome you back to that other room in your home. All of us are ready to help make this summer another memorable and relaxing one for you, your family and friends. Spark up the grill, pour a cool drink and get ready to escape to your own private retreat. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your outdoor decorating team!

Swimming Pool Openings

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

It’s that time of year again – time to start planning your swimming pool opening. Please click on the link below to read our Spring Service brochure.

If you’d like to book service with us, please fill in the following Spring Booking Form and mail or fax back to Sarah at:

BonaVista Pools
40 Shields Court
Markham, ON L3R 0M5
Fax: 905-475-7076

Spring Booking Form

Hot Tub Event

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

We pay the taxes until April 31/10. Visit our Outdoor Living Boutique at 812 Eglinton Ave. East, Toronto and get yourself soaking in a Hydropool Hot Tub this Spring!