Swim Spas and All Season Pools in Hamilton
Swim spas suit Hamilton lots that were never going to fit a pool: a lower-city yard hemmed in by a garage, a Binbrook or Waterdown subdivision lot with a short rear setback, or an escarpment terrace with one flat spot.
From $30,695 or from $59.20 bi-weekly at 0% for 12 months OAC*. Every price below is the current sale price at the Hamilton showroom. Floor model and in-store offers are on the specials page.
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J-19DT PowerPro
J-19 PowerPro
J-16 PowerPro
J-14 PowerPro
J-19DT PowerActive
J-19 PowerActive
J-16 PowerActive
J-14 PowerActive
J-13 PowerPlay
J-12 Flow
SwimExpert DualStream 19
SwimExpert AquaStream 17
SwimExpert SwimStream 14
SwimFit AquaStream 17
SwimFit SwimStream 14
*0% interest for 12 months bi-weekly finance payment, on approved credit. Amortization period varies by product. Other financing options are available. Prices in CAD at the Hamilton showroom and subject to change.
A swim spa in Hamilton is a lap pool for people who train year-round: triathletes who ride the rail trail all summer and need somewhere to swim in February, McMaster athletes and staff, physiotherapy patients sent home with aquatic exercises, and parents who want the kids in the water without a full pool to close every fall. The current adjusts from a gentle walk to a hard swim, and the water holds its temperature through the coldest week of January because the shell is fully insulated and covered, which no backyard pool in this climate can claim.
Delivery is the first conversation. A 14 foot J-14 PowerActive weighs enough that it always comes in by crane, so we look at the street, the hydro lines and the distance over the house before we quote. Older streets below the Mountain often have overhead lines and mature maples, and Dundas has narrow streets on the valley floor, so the crane may need a lane closure and we handle that paperwork. New builds in Binbrook, upper Stoney Creek and Waterdown are usually a straightforward lift over the rear fence from the road behind or from a neighbouring lot with permission.
Which model depends on how you will use it. Serious swimmers pick the 16 or 19 foot PowerPro models, with the J-16 PowerPro at $54,295 the most popular because it fits a standard suburban lot with room left for a patio. Families choose the 13 foot J-13 PowerPlay at $33,195 with eight seats, or the 12 foot J-12 Flow at $30,695 that fits where a two-car parking pad would. A household that wants a real hot tub as well takes a dual-temperature model like the J-19DT PowerActive at $53,295, so one end runs hot while the swim lane stays cool.
Swim Spas Questions
Will a swim spa fit on a new subdivision lot in Binbrook or Stoney Creek?
Most of the time. A 14 foot model needs a footprint about the size of a single parking space plus a walkway, and rear yards in the newer Glanbrook and upper Stoney Creek subdivisions typically give you that, though the setback from the rear and side fences is set by the City of Hamilton, so check before you pour. A 12 or 13 foot J-12 Flow or J-13 PowerPlay is the safe pick when the lot is on the smaller side.
Do I have to drain a swim spa for winter?
No. A swim spa is built to run all winter with the heater on and the cover closed, and draining one in a Hamilton December is the fastest way to crack a pump. Owners typically drain and refill in spring and fall when the weather is mild, and we can schedule a service visit to time the changeover with your water test.
How does wind on the escarpment brow affect a swim spa?
Wind strips heat off any open water, and the brow from Ancaster through the Mountain to Stoney Creek gets a steady westerly. A swim spa is covered when not in use so the standing loss is small, but during a swim the exposed surface is large. A fence, a hedge or the house itself on the west side cuts the draft and keeps the water comfortable for a longer session.
Which swim spa suits a family that wants swimming and soaking in one unit?
The dual-temperature models. The J-19DT PowerPro at $60,895 and J-19DT PowerActive at $53,295 have a swim end and a hot tub end on separate heaters, and the SwimLife SwimExpert DualStream 19 at $56,095 pairs a 19 foot lane with an attached five-person hot tub. They are the longest units we sell, so they suit the bigger Ancaster and Flamborough lots better than a lower-city yard.
Does a swim spa need a pool fence or permit around Hamilton?
Rules vary by municipality and Hamilton, Haldimand County, Brantford and Grimsby each treat spas a little differently, so ask the building department before you dig. A lockable safety cover satisfies the enclosure rule in many cases, but a sunken or plumbed-in unit can trigger a pool enclosure permit. We supply the dimensions and drawings you need for the application.