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Goliath's Saunatel (Bath House)

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Visitors consistently praise the extremely friendly and accommodating staff. However, many complain that the facilities are old, dirty, and smell, describing the property as a mouldy underground warehouse.

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Address
308 17 Ave SW (entrance in the parking lot behind Model Milk), Calgary, AB
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Phone
(403) 229-0911
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Website
www.goliathsyyc.ca

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About this place Goliath's Saunatel (Bath House)

Goliath's has operated for decades as Calgary's sole gay bathhouse, tucked at 308B 17 Avenue SW behind the 17th Ave strip on the same block as the Texas Lounge. It is men-only and runs 24 hours, spread across four floors with a dry sauna, steam room, hot tub, showers, private cabins, lockers and darker play areas. A small membership fee covers entry; towels and rooms cost extra. The place also carries some history: it was the target of a widely condemned 2002 police raid that became a landmark moment for Calgary's queer community and helped shift local attitudes. Today it is a low-key, unpretentious spot — more neighbourhood institution than glossy spa — where locals and travellers go to relax, sweat and meet.

Features

Dark Room Lockers Dry sauna Steam room Jacuzzi / hot tub Private showers Private cabins Towel & slippers provided 24-hour access Membership required

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99 reviews

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Parker Shtand
Parker Shtand Apr 2026
★★★★★
M H
M H Mar 2026
★★★★★

Came Saturday evening, what Google said was the busy time. Clientele was exclusively 35+, almost all 50+. Facilities very old. Small hot tub and sauna. Lots of rooms and lockers. Some play areas. No maze. Very friendly staff/owner. Honestly, 5 stars for effort in maintaining a gay presence in Cowtown, 1 star for the “busy” geriatric crowd, and 2 stars for the facilities = 3 stars total.

Kyle Warkentin
Kyle Warkentin Feb 2026
★★★★★

Always super friendly and place was clean thanks

Coleton John
Coleton John Jan 2026
★★★★★

Good times

Jolina Coate
Jolina Coate Jan 2026
★★★★★
bonita carrillo
bonita carrillo Dec 2025
★★★★★

Why is there a picture of a sex swing in a locker room?

Esto
Esto Oct 2025
★★★★★

Place was dirty, but the staff was very accommodating and very very friendly. Unfortunately, the fire alarm went off and had to evacuate. They were very good about it though and accommodated what was necessary for the inconvenience. Five star for the staff Odyssey two star or one star for the actual venue itself. The rooms were a lot more spacious than I had assumed which I was grateful for, and the space was much bigger than anticipated. The staff was very diligent about things that needed proper care and attention.

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