It's so competitive to get in to med school that good grades alone won't get you in. If you decide you are serious, start volunteering now. you need things on your application to med school to differentiate yourself from the other 100s of applicants that have straight A's.
Anecdotal and a more that a few years ago my step-daughter, who graduated near the top her class in medical anthropology applied to a couple of schools and didn't make the cut, and she had top grades. Her dad is also an orthepedic surgeon and her Aunt is a GP.
Also, since Canada can't seem to graduate enough GPs, I think your age would work against you in the selection process as they would favor the students who would have a much longer career. If spots are limited they will invest in people who would contribute 30-40 years over someone with only 15-20 years.
If you really are passionate about it, it doesn't hurt to apply. Just know that the odds of getting in are stacked against you, IMO.
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