Remembering David McCaig

Take a moment today and remember David Charles McCaig who passed away on Nov. 6, 2026.

McCaig was well known in the Canadian travel industry, serving as ACTA’s president for a number of years, as well as holding a number of other posts with the organization. He also worked with a number of other Canadian travel organizations over the course of his career in the industry.

Born and raised in Puslinch, Ontario on May 13, 1949, McCaig was the oldest of five children, growing up on a dairy.

McCaig spent many memorable years in Vancouver before returning to Guelph, Ontario.

His sense of adventure and curiosity were evident in the life he built beyond work. He enjoyed sailing, golfing, and traveling, visiting 74 countries. His adventures ranged from parasailing in New Zealand and snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef to viewing volcanoes by helicopter and exploring the BC coast.

Beloved and deeply missed, David leaves behind a legacy of devotion, achievement, and a life lived with purpose, faith, and an enduring sense of adventure.

The funeral service will take place on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Hart Chapel at 1099 Gordon St. in Guelph, Ontario. A reception will take place at the same location from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

From all of us here at Baxter Media, our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

David will be remembered and he will be missed.