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Find cheap flights from Calgary to San José from C$ 345

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Cheap flight deals from Calgary to San José (YYC-SJO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Calgary to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:55 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.YYC-SJO
22h 20m2 stops
12:59 a.m. - 6:25 p.m.SJO-YYC
17h 26m2 stops
C$ 670
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Wed, 22 May - Wed, 29 May
6:45 a.m. - 10:14 p.m.YYC-SJO
15h 29m1 stop
11:59 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.SJO-YYC
21h 51m1 stop
C$ 673American Airlines
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Mon, 27 May - Sun, 9 Jun
12:55 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.YYC-SJO
22h 20m2 stops
12:59 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.SJO-YYC
36h 21m3 stops
C$ 684
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Wed, 22 May - Wed, 29 May
8:30 a.m. - 10:03 a.m.YYC-SJO
25h 33m2 stops
5:30 a.m. - 9:43 p.m.SJO-YYC
16h 13m2 stops
C$ 705United Airlines
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Sat, 25 May - Sat, 1 Jun
2:00 p.m. - 7:37 p.m.YYC-SJO
29h 37m2 stops
7:55 a.m. - 11:36 a.m.SJO-YYC
27h 41m2 stops
C$ 709United Airlines
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Mon, 14 Oct - Thu, 24 Oct
7:40 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.YYC-SJO
48h 20m2 stops
9:45 a.m. - 6:15 a.m.SJO-YYC
44h 30m2 stops
C$ 818Air Canada
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Mon, 27 May - Sun, 9 Jun
2:20 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.YYC-SJO
28h 55m1 stop
8:15 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.SJO-YYC
24h 25m2 stops
C$ 850Air Canada
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Sat, 15 Jun - Sat, 22 Jun
1:51 p.m. - 10:03 a.m.YYC-SJO
20h 12m1 stop
7:55 a.m. - 12:44 p.m.SJO-YYC
28h 49m1 stop
C$ 1,081WestJet Encore
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Tue, 16 Jul - Tue, 6 Aug
12:30 a.m. - 11:42 a.m.YYC-SJO
11h 12m1 stop
7:00 a.m. - 7:59 p.m.SJO-YYC
12h 59m1 stop
C$ 1,999Delta
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Sat, 29 Jun - Mon, 15 Jul
12:30 a.m. - 8:27 p.m.YYC-SJO
19h 57m1 stop
7:00 a.m. - 11:32 a.m.SJO-YYC
28h 32m1 stop
C$ 2,114Delta
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Sun, 16 Jun - Tue, 9 Jul

Flights from Calgary to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Calgary to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to San José?

The average price of all flights from Calgary to San José, San José Province clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Calgary to San José, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from San José back to Calgary, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to San José, San José Province?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Calgary to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Calgary to San José, San José Province is August, where tickets cost C$ 908 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,352 and C$ 1,334 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Calgary to San José, San José Province?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Calgary to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Calgary to San José, San José Province, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 45 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Calgary to San José?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Calgary to San José found on KAYAK was with United Airlines for C$ 345. American Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from C$ 673 and United Airlines from C$ 705.

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June

High season

January

Cheapest flight

C$ 345
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Calgary to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Calgary to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Calgary to San José

  • How do I get to downtown San José from San Jose Juan Santamaría International Airport?

    You’ll find different transportation options from SJO to downtown San José. Multiple buses pick up passengers at the airport bus stand every 15 minutes. If you are headed to one of the beaches from the airport, you can take a bus to downtown San José, where you’ll find a connecting bus to your preferred beach destination.

  • What is the carry-on policy for flights from Calgary to San Jose?

    Major providers on the Calgary to San Jose route have the same carry-on policy for their Economy Class cabins, allowing passengers to bring 1 item of hand baggage and 1 personal item. The dimensions and weight requirements slightly differ. Some airlines have a special hand baggage allowance for parents with infants. Consider upgrading your ticket if you wish to bring more carry-on luggage.

  • What assistance does Calgary International Airport offer travellers with limited mobility?

    YYC is accessible to elderly passengers and travellers with reduced mobility or different types of impairment. The airport has digital screens at check-in, an accessible website, baggage assistance, guiding arm or voice service, hearing loops, wheelchair and mobility assistance upon request, and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program for travellers with hidden disabilities.

  • Which other Costa Rican cities can I fly to from San Jose?

    If you wish to extend your trip from San Jose or explore other cities in Costa Rica, you can fly to Limon, Liberia, Quepos, Puerto Jimenez, and Tamarindo. You’ll find domestic flights from SJO to different airports in these cities. 

  • What is the cheapest flight from Calgary to San José, San José Province?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Calgary to San José, San José Province was C$ 252 for a one-way ticket and C$ 490 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Calgary to San José?

    Calgary airport is called Calgary and the only airport in San José is San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Calgary to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Calgary to San José?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Calgary and San José, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San José from Calgary?

    Toronto is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users travelling from Calgary to San José.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Calgary to San José, WestJet Encore or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Calgary to San José are WestJet Encore and Delta. With an average price for the route of C$ 1,087 and an overall rating of 8.2, WestJet Encore is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 912 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Calgary to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Calgary to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Calgary to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Calgary is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Calgary to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Calgary with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Calgary to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Calgary up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Calgary to San José

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) is a hub for different airlines with domestic and international flights. It is a primary hub and headquarters for WestJet, a Canadian low-cost carrier. Flights from Calgary to San Jose are mainly operated by United Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet, Aeroméxico, and Avianca Airlines.
  • You’ll find flights with one or more stops from YYC to San Jose Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in Costa Rica. Common layover cities for one-stop flights on this route include Cancún (CUN), Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), Los Angeles (LAX), Toronto (YYZ), Washington (IAD), and Montreal (YUL). The layover airport will depend on the airline and flight route.
  • On average, the round-trip emissions per passenger on flights from Calgary to San Jose is around 1900 kg. Consider booking eco-friendly airlines like WestJet, Air Canada, United Airlines, and American Airlines, which have implemented sustainable practices to lower carbon emissions in their operations.
  • Aspire Lounge (International) in the International Terminal of the Calgary airport is accessible to different passengers, regardless of travel class. One-time travellers can pay at the door and enjoy different services and amenities, including showers, comfortable sofas, free Wi-Fi, and a board menu. The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge and WestJet Elevation Lounge are other options accessible through a lounge membership program.
  • If you are looking for hotels near San Jose Juan Santamaría International Airport, you have multiple options with free airport shuttles. You can check into Hampton Inn & Suites, around 1 km from the airport, or Holiday Inn Express, approximately 1.4 km from the airport. Courtyard San Jose Airport Alajuela is another option, around 2 km from SJO.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Calgary to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Calgary to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.2
WestJet EncoreOverall score based on 58 reviews
8.5boarding
7.6comfort
7.5food
7.7entertainment
8.7crew
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Great flight, comfort, and staff. Prefer tv in back of seat but watching on phone will do

10.0 ExcellentDarren, May 2023YYZ - LAX
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Great flight, comfort, and staff. Prefer tv in back of seat but watching on phone will do

Pros: "Friendly staff and the support they offered to my mother who needed a wheelchair."
Cons: "I would have liked to have had WestJet internet and entertainment access. It was not offered on our flight from Toronto to Fredericton."
Pros: "The fact that military personnel and retired military personnel and their spouse can check in luggage for free. The check in crew was also very courteous."
Pros: "It ran on time. The pilot landed the plane without a big jolt. We could board and deplane using 2 exits."
Cons: "Seat space"
Pros: "Rotten stuff cancels out the good doesn't it. Be great if you could take some courses from Stephen Covey as you are missing some skills sets in hospitality. And stop being so cheap with the 3rd rate old old movies!"
Cons: "I did not appreciate having the second row to the last on my 2nd plane coming back - I only had a turn around time of 20 minutes to catch my third Westjet flight. When we asked if the plane would wait for us - your crew just laughed in our faces."
Pros: "Great, friendly crew in this scenic trip across to Victoria. Nice new aircraft operating this route."
Pros: "Cheerfulness of WestJet employees."
Cons: "Seat comfort; seats hard. Person next to me average size but still spilled into my seat with “man-spreading” and shoulders."
Pros: "Efficient crew and reasonable seating"
Cons: "Need more legroom or a device to fold passenger legs for the flight duration..."
Pros: "Crew was good. Seats need to be updated and are confining. I appreciated being able to disembark through front and rear door."
Cons: "More space between the seats."
Pros: "the crew was very polite but the flight was too short to have a meal"
Cons: "delayed embarking"

The crew was doing their best on an old plane needing updating. Chairs that creaked and wouldn’t stay in position. My tray table was unusable as was on-board entertainment due the audio needing usb earphones (that were not provided). Prior to boarding in Toronto and despite being scheduled for a wheelchair and assistance, we were dropped off by clubcar without a wheelchair which I found myself by a gate. Due to no boarding gate assigned at that time we waited and when it was, it subsequently was moved from 64 to 95. No help could be found so I pushed my husband’s chair to that furthest gate in the airport at the highest speed possible for a 73 year old. And by that I mean I ran. It was a very stressful experience.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

Leg room was lacking. Legs crammed into seat in front.

T hey did a great job. Flight was on time .

the plane was old. the wifi didn’t work. the entertainment was boring and dated. the charging ports were impossible to find. i was mostly ignored by flight attendants that had no problem speaking to the man beside me. i got two drinks the entire time i was on the plane.

Crew was not very helpful. They forgot to serve me coffee and had to wait for a long time.It looked as if they were not very happy with what they were doing.

The flight I was connecting with waited for me even though my 1st flight was late. I really appreciated that.

The seat is too hard and my back and bottom are having servers pain

There was no lounge for passengers waiting before boarding the aircraft at F65, so passengers are just sitting on the floor or just spread everywhere the premises before boarding.

Great crew, friendly. Found the trip long just sitting with no onboard entertainment

lounge was the highlight - seats weren't that comfortable - it was a full flight but no complaints

After sitting on plane for 7+ hours, flight was canceled. And to makes matters worse, my suitcase is in baggage hell!

A much better flight than our previous. The flight attendant took care of us and regularly checked in to see if we needed anything. Brought us drinks prior to the departure and then a couple more times. Totally makes the difference in how you travel when the crew is checking on their passengers. Great job on this leg of our trip.

No nice at all, delayed and I lost the connection over xmas

Had an hour delay due to mechanical/safety; so we missed our connection in Dallas. Got home later than planned but safely and that is appreciated.

less delays; there was an hour+ delay on both flights. self serve check in kiosks weren't available for British Airways flights

The flight was delayed multiple times. I had to buy a new tickets (4 tickets) for my family for a total of $5200 cnd And missed thanks giving with our family. Very very poor and disappointing service.

It was Japan Airlines that was excellent. I don’t know why it shows American Airlines.

They were delayed. Told us we wouldn’t make our flight AND Lost our luggage. Still no word from them! And no easy way to talk to a human about where our luggage is.

Our 9:00 pm flight was cancelled on our way too the airport!!! No reason was given too us!!! So stressful!!! I couldn’t believe it!!! Thank goodness we arrived 6 hours ahead of time. We were able too get on an earlier flight. Than everything was great!!

I think Air Canada is the only airline I've flown where they don't give you at least a free cookie.

All but one of four were on time. One was delayed for an hour

Got the email to check in but when I tried to check in it said "cannot connect to server", so checked in at the desk.

It took 5 hour to get a crew to D Ice the plan. We had to sit on the runway for 5 hrs. in Calgary. It snows most of the winter. No proactive plan. In addition, after 3 calls to customer service they couldn't figure out how to have my wife and myself sit together on her birthday weekend. Everybody kept passing the buck. No decision from customer service, luggage drop off or check in team. The experience was a complete mess! I don't think we'll ever fly on this airline again.

my flight from Toronto to Chicago was horrible. we tried to land 3 times, couldn't. they went to Milwaukee & sat on the plane/runway for another 1.5 hours. then they flew us back to Toronto. we had to stay overnight. the communication was bad. just told us to wait for an email update. no credit, no voucher for my additional night in a hotel. nothing. I will not fly air Canada again.

The wifi I paid for did not work. The seats are tight.

The seats werr comfortable Would like a better snack that a tiny bag of pretzels

There were no free snacks…little pretzel bag or cookies like we had on our flight out.

Mostly crew good and the flight was safe and comfortable but service was lacking. For an overnight flight of 8hrs 50 it took some two hours to get served a drink and dinner after take off. I asked for Laurent Perrier champagne and was brought Perrier water, which I queried and asked where was the champagne. No response. The issue came up again an hour later when dinner was starting to be served and I was asked whether I wanted another drink, when I reminded I was still waiting for my first champagne! Apologies ensued but dinner service was quite slow. For breakfast I never did get served the hot course! So - no complaints and compliments on the safety of the flight but service underwhelming (and I brought them candies!)

It was a refreshing experience from the past few times I have travelled with Air Canada.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I really did not like being ordered to pull my shade down by the attendants. One of them was very rude to me about it, standing there until I closed it like I was a child brusquely reaching across me to close an adjoining one. They claim it was so people who wanted to could sleep. It’s a 10:30am flight not a red eye. Closing your shade or leaving it up for natural light should be a choice. Ruined my flight!

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

Entertainment catalog certainly needs an upgrade to include better and latest content. Food was not good at all - they need to cook something edible. Five starts to the crew and on tim performance of British airways though!!

Overall good, but the fact that there was no WiFi was a big deal for me. I am not used to having no WiFi during long flights. I always fly Delta-KLM and they never have had an issue with WiFi.

My selected seat ending up being very uncomfortable both major flights. SFO to London and back. Seat arms did not go up so it was not like suggest by BA staff. On return flight my seat had a life raft barrier in front off me and large man beside me.

Economy seating has been dumbed diwn so far that it is uncomfortable for an average adult. Too small, too cramped, no room to move, and hard as a rock.

The flight was fine. Unfortunately, the seat entertainment (movie/TV/game options) was malfunctioning for some reason, so movies weren't an option on that flight. On the flight to my destination, it was working all right, but I never used it because I couldn't figure out how to make it work. It would be helpful to have better instructions for those of us who aren't too skilled at such things. Other than that, no problems. The crew were courteous, the food was decent, and they got us where we were going on time, or even a bit early. I would use them again.

It was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had , it was a nightmare ,the seats were narrow and I was very cramped, the food was awful, there was over weight person seating next to me or should I say seating on my lap.Most of her was overflowing onto my seat .For 6 hours I endured this gulag like conditions. I will never ever book any flight with British Airlines

The flight was delayed for 7 hours. We missed the connection flight to India. The alternate option was > 17 hours just in lay-overs. So it was awful.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Calgary to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
23/5Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
30h 57mYYC-SJO
C$ 345
12/7Fri
1 stop
31h 55mYYC-SJO
C$ 376
19/7Fri
1 stop
31h 55mYYC-SJO
C$ 394
19/7Fri
1 stop
31h 55mYYC-SJO
C$ 397
22/5Wed
1 stopAir Canada
19h 50mYYC-SJO
C$ 416
25/6Tue
1 stopAir Canada
28h 55mYYC-SJO
C$ 595
14/7Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
20h 55mYYC-SJO
C$ 643
26/6Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
15h 50mYYC-SJO
C$ 644
30/6Sun
1 stopDelta
11h 12mYYC-SJO
C$ 1,484
14/7Sun
1 stopDelta
11h 23mYYC-SJO
C$ 2,341

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Last minute flights from Calgary to San José

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Calgary to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
29/4Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
27h 38mYYC-SJO
1/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
24h 19mSJO-YYC
C$ 602
28/4Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 01mYYC-SJO
8/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
24h 19mSJO-YYC
C$ 650
28/4Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
28h 26mYYC-SJO
8/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
24h 19mSJO-YYC
C$ 770
28/4Sun
multi-stop
32h 06mYYC-SJO
1/5Wed
multi-stop
26h 22mSJO-YYC
C$ 848
29/4Mon
multi-stop
24h 32mYYC-SJO
1/5Wed
multi-stop
37h 34mSJO-YYC
C$ 859
29/4Mon
multi-stop
24h 36mYYC-SJO
1/5Wed
multi-stop
34h 38mSJO-YYC
C$ 889
29/4Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 44mYYC-SJO
1/5Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
21h 42mSJO-YYC
C$ 965
1/5Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
19h 50mYYC-SJO
6/5Mon
multi-stopAir Canada
11h 36mSJO-YYC
C$ 1,342
29/4Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
32h 31mYYC-SJO
30/4Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
16h 18mSJO-YYC
C$ 2,073
27/4Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
19h 40mYYC-SJO
8/5Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
24h 46mSJO-YYC
C$ 2,193

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Calgary - San José Flights

Departure:

Calgary (YYC)Canada

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

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San José - Calgary

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