Gillian Mackay – Canada Expert

First-hand Travel Experience in Canada  

My passion for Canada grows with each memorable trip and I've explored so much of this breathtaking country, so here are some of my favourite highlights and experiences to help give you a flavour of what to expect.

The trip of a lifetime onboard Rocky Mountaineer

My rail journey from Banff to Vancouver was truly unforgettable. From the moment you step onboard Rocky Mountaineer, you can relax and watch the Canadian Rockies unfold through panoramic windows while enjoying attentive service and freshly prepared meals. It feels less like simply travelling from one place to another and more like a memorable experience in its own right. It was a trip of a lifetime, and I can't wait to keep sharing these incredible moments with fellow travellers.

Encounter Canada's majestic wildlife

With expert knowledge of Canada’s best wildlife regions, I can help you choose the right bear and whale-watching experiences for the season, location and species you most want to see. From grizzly bears feeding along remote shorelines to orcas and humpback whales cruising through spectacular coastal waters, I will create a tailor-made itinerary designed to give you the best possible wildlife encounters.

Ultimate self-drive adventures

With extensive knowledge of self-drive holidays across Canada, I can create the perfect route to match your interests, pace and travel style. From the spectacular Canadian Rockies and Vancouver Island to Québec, Ontario and Atlantic Canada, I will recommend the best scenic drives, overnight stops and experiences to help you make the most of every journey.

Gillian’s Expert Advice

Top 3 Must-Do Experiences in Canada

• Banff Gondola – Ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain and take in spectacular panoramic views across Banff, the Bow Valley and the surrounding Canadian Rockies.
• Kayaking on Lake Louise – Paddle across the turquoise waters of Lake Louise, surrounded by towering mountain peaks and the magnificent Victoria Glacier. It is a peaceful and unforgettable way to experience one of Canada’s most iconic landscapes.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – Walk high above the Capilano River on Vancouver’s famous suspension bridge, surrounded by lush coastal rainforest. Treetop walkways and dramatic canyon views make this an exciting and memorable experience.

Hidden gem destination most people miss

• Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta – Often overshadowed by Banff and Jasper, Waterton is a peaceful Rockies escape with dramatic mountains, sparkling lakes, scenic hiking trails and abundant wildlife. Its charming lakeside community, historic hotel and beautiful water-based experiences make it one of Canada’s most rewarding lesser-known destinations.

What our clients say about Gillian

Fly Drive Canada

Excellent service from the beginning to the end. The sales representative Gillian was helpful from providing a quote to sorting out the car and hotels as requested. The whole process was so smooth I cannot fault it and would fully recommend them to anyone else.

Mr James - Client

Highly recommend My Canada and Gillian MacKay

The lady I dealt with was Gillian , she has been brilliant very patient with us while we were deciding what we wanted to do and we kept going back saying adding things on and checking things with her. She explained everything she went through the itinerary looked into things for us and she’s put together a brilliant itinerary for us. I would definitely recommend her and My Canada. Looking forward to our trip.

Trusted Customer

Second holiday booked with Gillian

Second holiday booked with Gillian. Excellent service & very quick to put itinerary together & always responds quickly to calls or emails.

Mrs Wright - Client

The Dream Holiday

The Booking process was really straight forward, the members of staff where very good and knowledgeable about Canada and helped me with all my questions I had about my coming holiday to Canada. I would book with Canadian Trips again.

Trusted Customer

Calgary stampede, Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska 

Very helpful sales and customer service staff, found Gillian at sales Very helpful even when I had to put the holiday back by a week she reorganised everything quickly for me. Overall the service I have received was brilliant.

Mr Savage - Client