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address: "40 Shields Court, Markham, Ontario L3R 0M5, Canada"
latitude: 43.8338
longitude: -79.3442
phone: "(905) 475-6980"
website: http://www.bonavistapools.com
rating: 4.4
review_count: 9
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followers: 77
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# BonaVista Pools

Original Houzz profile: [BonaVista Pools](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/bonavista-pools-pfvwus-pf~1451525932)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Swimming Pool Builders
- **Location:** Markham, ON
- **Serves:** Agincourt North, Alexandra Park, Armour Heights, Bermondsey, Bloor West Village, Brimley, Cabbagetown, Centre Island, Chaplin Estates, Corso Italia, Dorset Park, Dufferin Grove, East Danforth, East York, Eatonville, Ellesmere, Etobicoke, Garden District, Greektown, Humberwoods, Kennedy Park, Markham
- **Houzz rating:** 4.4 out of 5 (9 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2020), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Custom artscapes are what we do. For over forty years, our custom pools, hot tubs, spas, and water features have been statements that simultaneously stun and inspire. To get there, our team of engineers, designers, and outdoor living experts has quietly developed the most comprehensive and helpful outdoor living organization in the greater Toronto area. Genesis 3 Design Group credentials ensure clients receive the most advanced expertise in water-shape design and construction. And our trend-right outdoor living boutique provides exclusive access to the finest in hot tubs, patio furniture, bbq’s, outdoor décor and water care.

But, the BonaVista difference is one felt from the inside out. As a second-generation family business, we are proud of our history of exacting standards, innovative designs, and unwavering client focus.

BonaVista founder Bob Brown advanced the art of custom pools with his professional engineering background, aesthetic focus, and preference for emotion-evoking memories. But it was BonaVista’s professional and unpretentious company ethos-its guiding principles-that he molded and protected most. Forty years ago, this meant clients were the heart of the process, the finest materials were insisted upon, and post-sale support was incomparable. Today, it is all of these things and more: One step into our Outdoor Living Boutique quickly reveals our contemporary design and service orientation, bespoke focus, and deft touch.

BonaVista continues to extol the flexible and approachable virtues of its founder, our father, Bob Brown. Our business grows from client and industry referrals because we proudly, yet humbly, leave a little of our hearts in every dream built. Just as he did.

### Services Provided

- Swimming Pool Construction
- Swimming Pool Design
- Pool Remodeling
- Custom Hot Tubs
- Natural Swimming Pools
- Hot Tub Installation
- Pool Tiling
- Custom Concrete Pool + Spa Builder
- Pool renovation
- Pool service

### Areas Served

- Agincourt North
- Alexandra Park
- Armour Heights
- Bermondsey
- Bloor West Village
- Brimley
- Cabbagetown
- Centre Island
- Chaplin Estates
- Corso Italia
- Dorset Park
- Dufferin Grove
- East Danforth
- East York
- Eatonville
- Ellesmere
- Etobicoke
- Garden District
- Greektown
- Humberwoods
- Kennedy Park
- Markham

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | BonaVista Pools |
| Address | 40 Shields Court, Markham, Ontario L3R 0M5, Canada |
| Phone | (905) 475-6980 |
| Website | http://www.bonavistapools.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 77 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/bonavistapools
- X (Twitter) — https://x.com/bonavistapools
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/bonavista-pools
- Blog — https://www.bonavistapools.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [BonaVista Pools](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/bonavista-pools-pfvwus-pf~1451525932)
- **Website:** http://www.bonavistapools.com
- **Phone:** (905) 475-6980

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2020), for Design, Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 — 9 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 30.0
- Communication: 30.0
- Value: 30.0

### All 9 reviews

**★★★★★ — L Bell, Dec. 2020**

> Thank you to Jennifer and her team at BonaVista Pools for making the delivery and set up of our hot tub so easy!  Also appreciate the reference for the electrician as they too were wonderful to work with.  Enjoying many days and nights in our hot tub!

**★ — HU-794331565, Dec. 2020**

> Disappointing pool renovation. Would not use them again. . . . . . . . . . . . .

**★★★★★ — Andrew Dolan, Jan. 2020**

> A big thank you to Jennifer at BonaVista Pools in Leaside. I can't thank her enough for helping us with our hot tub adventure. She came highly recommended and I know why.We are so glad that we had her there from the beginning till the end. Her guidance, to the crew that did the install ,her before and after site visits! We still need to do some landscaping but we got it in before the snow fell :). The hot tub is amazing. Thank you again for everything !

**★★★★★ — User, Nov. 2019**

> The first project that we worked together on was in 1999, and twenty years later, we are still working together on amazing pools throughout eastern Canada. Melissa, Jennifer, Brey and the entire team at Bonavista are a pleasure to work with and make our jobs easy.

**★★★★★ — HU-298640707, Feb. 2019**

> Professional service with technical know how you can rely on. They always use the most rugged and field proven components that customers need.

**Comment from BonaVista Pools:**

> Thank you for taking the time review our company. Your feedback is most appreciated and we appreciate your support for BonaVista Pools. Kind regards.

**★★★★ — Shelley Stertz, Nov. 2017**

> Thank you for listening and actually doing something about correcting the situation that went off the rails. Many business these days dont care and simply do nothing. We have become a happy customer!

**Comment from BonaVista Pools:**

> Many thanks Shelley for taking the time to post this review. We appreciate your business and hope to continue to be of service in the future. Kind regards, The BonaVista team.

**★★★★★ — Rob Jr, Oct. 2017**

> I recently visited the BonaVista retail showroom for water care advice on a hot tub I inherited this Fall. I spoke with a guy named Jake who was very patient with me as I am completely new to hot tub maintenance. Jake spent about 30 minutes with me and educated me about what products I needed and helped me with a weekly routine. Would definitely recommend this location to anyone in Toronto.

**★★★★★ — User, May 2017**

> We have had the privilege of collaborating on with BonaVista Pools and their team of professionals on many unique and cutting edge pool designs over the past decade, including a number of award winning watershapes. We look forward to providing both our Hydramatic and HydraLux on more of these great builds in the future. The spa pictured here features our Model \#2 (in-floor) HydraLux with the solid core slats on a spa.

**★★★★★ — Lisa Elle, Feb. 2014**

> Their showroom is in my neighbourhood and are my number one choice when we finally take the plunge and finish our backyard.
> Amazing full service provider. Bona Vista and Leisurescapes has all of the resources to take the project from concept and design to finishing touches that create one-of-a-kind dream backyard oasis.

## Selected projects

- [Forest Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forest-hill-pj-vj~1338091)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 55
  - Description: Custom rectangular pool, shared system with spa, charcoal gray marbelite. Forest Hill, Toronto, ON.
- [Spring Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spring-road-pj-vj~1340137)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 57
  - Description: Custom rectangular pool, negative-edge, dolphin gray marbelite, beach pebble garden. Mississauga, ON.
- [Urban Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-oasis-pj-vj~1345420)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
  - Description: Custom angular pool, shared system with spillover spa, swim-up bar, charcoal gray marbelite. Toronto, ON.
- [Small Urban Pool with Fastlane Jet and custom automatic cover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-urban-pool-with-fastlane-jet-and-custom-automatic-cover-pj-vj~1161749)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 49
  - Description: Custom small urban pool, Fastlane, star-light floor lights, shared system with spillover spa, custom spout water features, automatic cover, custom integrated fire feature. Richmond Hill, ON.
- [Backyard Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-retreat-pj-vj~1161721)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 56
  - Description: Custom rectangular pool, shared system with pool and spillover spa, swim up bar, charcoal gray marbelite. Toronto, ON.
- [Custom negative-ede pool in cottage country](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-negative-ede-pool-in-cottage-country-pj-vj~2399122)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
- [Custom concrete pool and Hydropool hot tub](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-concrete-pool-and-hydropool-hot-tub-pj-vj~2426348)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 18
- [Custom small urban pool with automatic cover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-small-urban-pool-with-automatic-cover-pj-vj~2136802)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21
  - Description: Custom small urban pool, automatic cover, raised wall with sheer descent water features, Caribbean marbelite. Outdoor bbq and dining area. Outdoor fire feature. Toronto, ON.
- [Custom concrete pool with spillover spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-concrete-pool-with-spillover-spa-pj-vj~2135079)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 33
  - Description: Custom rectangular pool, shared system with pool and spillover spa, charcoal gray marbelite, raised wall, sheer descent water features, stone clad steps, Credit Valley stone coping. Oakville, ON.
- [Custom Rectangular Pool with Outdoor Fire Feature](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-rectangular-pool-with-outdoor-fire-feature-pj-vj~2135484)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 22
  - Description: Custom small urban pool, raised walls, shared system with spa. Outdoor fire feature. Toronto, ON.
- [Pool and Spa combo with water feature](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-and-spa-combo-with-water-feature-pj-vj~2135537)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 25
  - Description: Custom rectangular pool, shared system with spa, Endless Pool, raised water, sheer descent water features. Outdoor fireplaces and outdoor bbq kitchen with dining area. Toronto, ON.
- [Urban Pool with Spillover Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-pool-with-spillover-spa-pj-vj~1348699)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21
  - Description: Custom rectangular pool, shared system with spa, raised wall, sheer descent water feature, black marbelite, concrete deck. Toronto, ON.
- [Urban Lap Pool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-lap-pool-pj-vj~2134910)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Custom small urban pool, white marbelite. Toronto, ON.
- [Family Fun Pool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-fun-pool-pj-vj~2135570)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 17
  - Description: Custom free form pool, shared system with spa, slide, dolphin gray marbelite, diving board, banas stone coping. Vaughan, ON.
- [Commercial Pool Projects - Various](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/commercial-pool-projects-various-pj-vj~2135642)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 33
  - Description: For years, BonaVista has been instrumental in creating luxury retreats at resorts, hotels and spas all over Canada. Our expertise, enhanced service standards, superior engineering, design and materials has created some of the most striking – and popular – local vacation destinations around.
- [Various pool projects - 2011-2013](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/various-pool-projects-2011-2013-pj-vj~2137036)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 37
  - Description: Whether it’s a babbling brook in the middle of a sea of hydrangeas, a perfect swan dive into a pool that melts into the horizon, a deck that holds the entire family for a Sunday bbq or the sound of laughter filling your backyard pool, we listen to your vision and make your backyard oasis come to life.
- [Backyard Art](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-art-pj-vj~2136974)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: This is your private oasis. This is your backyard. This is your own BonaVista resort. Live life beautifully. Life is busy. We all yearn for something that takes us away, leads us to peace and tranquility, allows us more time to relax. For each person that something is entirely different. We understand that at BonaVista. Our name quite literally means beautiful view. Just as beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder, a BonaVista backyard begins with your own unique view.... for some this is a un…
- [Small Urban Pools - Various](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-urban-pools-various-pj-vj~2136203)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: We can fit a custom pool or spa into most backyards, enhancing your outdoor space and giving you a dream backyard no matter what the size.
- [Port Hope](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/port-hope-pj-vj~2136890)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Custom rectangular lap pool with separate spa, automatic cover, charcoal gray marbelite. Outdoor fire feature. Port Hope, ON.
- [Uxbridge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/uxbridge-pj-vj~2136675)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 18
  - Description: Custom free-form concrete pool and separate custom spa, negative-edge with waiting pool feature, slide, raised wall, wiarton stone coping, interlock decking, Caribbean marbelite. Uxbridge, ON.

[See all 22 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/bonavista-pools-pfvwus-pf~1451525932)

## Community Q&A

**Q: pool dimensions** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you please provide the dimensions of this pool? Thank you!

A: Many thanks.

**Q: dimensions please** *(in Photo Questions)*

how big

A: This pool is 9'x36'.

**Q: Small Scale Trees in the Corner** *(in Photo Questions)*

Would you be able to share the species of the trees used in the backyard?  Thank you

A: Good morning Patrick, This pool is 12x28. Many thanks.

**Q: Privacy Trees** *(in Photo Questions)*

Excellent use of space and the atmosphere created is enviable.   Would you be able to confirm the species of deciduous tree used between the properties?

A: Hello @mmmunroe. Often in these types of projects, the pool is built and then the landscape designer comes in to complete the landscaping around the project. Unfortunately, I am unable to answer your question related to the trees. Many thanks for your interest!

**Q: what type of pool tile was used on this perimeter spa?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Is it 2x2 ceramic?

A: Thank you for your interest in this custom spa. It is a black 1”x1” porcelain tile.  Similar to Daltile’s Keystones “Cityline Kohl D171”. Please let us know if you have any further questions. Kind regards, BonaVista

**Q: What plants and shrubs did you use, beautiful yard,** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thank you for the question. We were not involved in the landscaping for this project, so I do not have the name of the plants that you are requesting.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*