<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A search is underway for an Australian hiker missing in a Canadian national park, with authorities focusing efforts around a popular trail in Nova Scotia.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Denise Ann Williams, 62, was last heard from on April 15, when she told her family she was heading to Chéticamp on Cape Breton Island.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Nearly two weeks later, on April 28 at about 9.30am, local police received a report that she had not been seen.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/body-found-in-search-for-missing-northern-territory-girl/d2aa7d07-20a3-4e85-965b-dcae5f71dd4d" rel="" target="" title="'Sustained attack': How police found accused child killer"><strong><span>'Sustained attack': How police found accused child killer</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Her rental car, a Nissan Sentra, was later found parked at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre near the Acadian Trail head in Cape Breton Highlands National Park – narrowing the search to one of the region's most visited hiking routes.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Acadian Trail is an 8.4km loop known for its moderate-to-difficult terrain. Authorities have cautioned that wildlife, including moose, coyotes, and black bears, are active in the area this time of year.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In a social media post, police said that Williams is 5'4" with greyish-blonde, shoulder-length hair.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/missing-australian-hiker-canada-police-search-nova-scotia/53c00428-2cd5-4864-88a6-d0453e9b6f99" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>She is believed to have been wearing a dark winter jacket, a powder blue beanie with "Antarctica" written on it, an orange and blue scarf, and glasses.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Search crews have been working across rugged terrain since the report was made, with multiple agencies involved.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Royal Canadian Mounted Police units are being assisted by air services, police dogs, search and rescue teams, Parks Canada staff, and emergency responders.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen Williams or travelled through the park in recent weeks to come forward as the search continues.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>ticking this box here</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Sign up to</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></em></strong></a></li></ul></div></div>