After a few refreshing strokes that slice through the gentle ripples and bring you back to the edge, you pull yourself from the pool and pad back to your chair. Toweling off, you smile as you look around at your own private backyard retreat, then settle back into the welcoming warmth of your lounger and close your eyes. Basking once again in the glow of the sun, you are glad that you decided to treat yourself to this private oasis.

Summertime is all about spending time outdoors, letting winter melt away and enjoying a bit of leisure time. You could pack up the family and bustle them off to an expensive resort for a week or two, but when you get home it won’t be long before you’re wishing you could do it again. However, if your own backyard is a hidden retreat, then you can escape from the stresses of life whenever you want. Wouldn’t it be nice to come home after a hard day’s work and fighting rush-hour traffic, to relax with a cold drink on a warm deck, dangling your toes in your very own pool, or letting your stresses melt away in a temperature controlled spa? Everyone can envision this type of luxury, but not everyone realizes how easy it is to have your very own backyard retreat. Trevi, the Canadian Outdoor Leisure Superstore has everything that you need to make dreams a reality, and the knowledgeable people at Trevi can help you design the perfect oasis.

Operating since 1972, this Canadian company is finally available right here in Calgary. Offering an amazing array of outdoor leisure equipment ranging from pools, spas and saunas to inflatable mattresses, patio furniture and barbecues, Trevi truly offers one-stop shopping for all your outdoor leisure needs. One of the best things about Trevi is their fabulous showroom. From the sparkling waterfall cascading into the fish pond, to the shimmering water-filled pools, Trevi’s showroom offers a glimpse of what you could easily be enjoying in your own backyard. General Manager, Chad Piteau says that not only can you see for yourself what life has to offer, but everything you see is available and in-stock. Also a manufacturer of above and in-ground swimming pools, Trevi makes sure that there are no long waits while products are being ordered from some distant location. The on-hand inventory ensures that you will be enjoying yourself in no time at all.

As well as having an incredible selection to choose from, Trevi is also an educational venue. Whether you are unsure of exactly what you want, or you don’t know what’s involved in maintaining a swimming pool or hot-tub, Trevi will assist and educate you. Seminars are offered in-store to show you the ease of maintenance and care and Trevi offers you assistance with any questions you may have about any of their products, features or options. Chad says that Trevi staff are there to make sure that there are no questions unanswered, and to ensure that there is something for everyone. With various models, styles or upgrades available, there really can be something for everyone at Trevi. When asked why people shop at Trevi, Chad says that the answer is easy. “We want the absolute best for the customer.”

So whether it’s a hot-tub or wading pool you’re looking for, or an elegant swimming pool with handsome patio furniture, or you just want to see what life may have to offer you, you definitely need to see Trevi’s showroom in order to understand what exactly they have to offer. Located at 3900 106th Avenue S.E., this outdoor leisure superstore is a must-see for those who like a little fun in their life. After all, all work and no play is just too dull to contemplate!  NL