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The Best Tour Guides in The Canadian Rockies

Alberta Blue Sky Tours was founded by Martin Flanagan, whose passion for sharing the Canadian Rockies helped shape the company into one of the region’s premier sightseeing operators. Today, that same commitment to exceptional guiding continues through a team of knowledgeable Driver Guides who bring each destination to life through engaging storytelling and local insight. From iconic attractions to hidden gems, every journey is enriched by the expertise and enthusiasm of the guides leading the way.


Meet Our Guide Team

Jake Pawis


Jake is a passionate outdoor guide based in Canmore, bringing extensive firsthand experience exploring the Canadian Rockies by land and water. Originally from Toronto, he transitioned into the tourism industry to share his love of nature and adventure with guests from around the world.

With professional training as a guide and naturalist, along with experience working closely with Alberta’s Parks Services, Jake offers deep knowledge of the region’s landscapes, wildlife, and hidden highlights. Whether hiking, rafting, or exploring scenic mountain routes, he is dedicated to creating engaging and memorable experiences in the Rockies.

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Duncan Rodway


Born and raised in North Vancouver, BC, on the west coast of Canada, Duncan has been living in Calgary on and off since 2014.  He first arrived in the area for University, but due to the high quality of life and natural scenery, he decided to make the move full-time. One of his favourite aspects of guiding in the Rockies is meeting people from all over the world and getting to share the Rockies experience with them. In addition to guiding, he previously worked as a flight instructor, regional airline pilot, and was fortunate enough to live and travel around the world. He is looking forward to seeing you in the mountains!

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Delano Paquin-Mannington


Delano is an experienced outdoor guide based in Canmore, with a lifelong connection to the Canadian Rockies and a passion for sharing the region’s remarkable landscapes. Originally from British Columbia, his years of mountain travel and outdoor exploration have given him a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of Western Canada.

With a background leading youth adventures across British Columbia and Ontario, Delano brings engaging storytelling, environmental knowledge, and enthusiasm to every experience. Whether guiding guests along the Icefields Parkway or through the heart of the Rockies, he strives to create memorable journeys filled with discovery and connection to the natural world.

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Andrea McPherson


Andrea brings more than 15 years of guiding experience in the Canadian Rockies, paired with a lifelong passion for travel and outdoor adventure. Having explored over 50 countries and lived in iconic Western Canadian destinations including Jasper, Canmore, Victoria, and Calgary, she offers guests a wealth of firsthand knowledge and local insight.

With a background in travel and tourism, Andrea is passionate about creating meaningful connections between guests and the places they visit. Whether sharing stories of the Rockies, recommending hidden gems, or leading adventures through spectacular mountain landscapes, she strives to make every journey engaging, personal, and unforgettable.

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Carlo Riveroll


Carlo brings more than 30 years of experience in the Canadian travel and tourism industry, with the majority of his career spent as an interpretive guide throughout the Bow Valley and Canadian Rockies. Having introduced thousands of guests to Western Canada, he is known for his engaging storytelling, extensive regional knowledge, and commitment to providing safe, personalized, and memorable experiences.

Fluent in Spanish with conversational French, Carlo takes pride in adapting each tour to match the interests and expectations of his guests. His long-standing relationships within the local hospitality, attraction, and guiding communities, combined with his belief that every guest’s first visit should be their best, allows him to deliver exceptional experiences in the mountains he has spent decades exploring.

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Martin Flanagan


Martin is the founder of CanadaRail.ca. He has achieved the goal of turning a travel junkie’s passion into a reality of full-time travel. Martin has travelled to nearly every location in Canada and has stayed in every hotel we work with. He has been creating and guiding tours since 1995 and has personally guided over 10,000 guests in the past 26 years. Many of these guests have come back to Canada specifically to take a tour with Martin.

Martin speaks fluent English and German and was previously a competitor in the sport of luge. After realizing he couldn’t make a career out of travelling around the world sledding down icy chutes, he figured he would stop the sledding and travel. In his spare time, Martin likes hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing, travelling, and visiting excellent restaurants worldwide.

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Julian Perez De Camino

After travelling the world for years, Julian met his wife Jen and decided to settle near Banff National Park in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. There, he worked as lead guide and sales manager with a leading travel company showcasing Canada, to the Spanish market. Julián started his journey with Canada Rail Vacations as our guide in 2013. He is one of the most knowledgeable guides in Canada and his “on-the-ground” experience helps make our clients’ trips even smoother.

Originally from Spain, Julian is fluent in English and Spanish. He was raised between Madrid and the little ski town of Jaca in the Pyrenees. In his personal time, he is skiing every possible powder run he can find.

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