Australian hiker missing in Nova Scotia national park not heard from for two weeks
A 62-year-old Australian hiker, Denise Ann Williams, has been missing in Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia since April 15, when she was last heard from en route to the village of Chéticamp. Her rental car was discovered at the Acadian Trailhead, and search efforts involving air, ground, and canine teams are ongoing. Authorities note the challenging terrain, limited phone reception, and potential wildlife risks in the area.
- ▪Denise Ann Williams was last heard from on April 15, 2026, when she told family she was traveling to Chéticamp, Nova Scotia.
- ▪Her Nissan Sentra was found at the Parks Canada visitor centre at the Acadian Trailhead in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
- ▪The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reported her missing on April 28 after a call from her family.
- ▪Williams is described as 5-foot-4 with greyish blonde, shoulder-length hair and was believed to be wearing a dark winter jacket, powder-blue beanie with 'Antarctica' on it, an orange and blue scarf, and glasses.
- ▪Search operations involve RCMP, Department of Natural Resources air services, police dogs, and multiple ground rescue teams.
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Denise Ann Williams told family she was travelling to Chéticamp, a fishing village on the west coast of Cape Breton island in Nova Scotia, Canada. Photograph: Nova Scotia Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceView image in fullscreenDenise Ann Williams told family she was travelling to Chéticamp, a fishing village on the west coast of Cape Breton island in Nova Scotia, Canada. Photograph: Nova Scotia Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceCanadaAustralian hiker missing in Nova Scotia national park not heard from for two weeksDenise Ann Williams, 62, was last heard from on 15 April, when she told her family she was travelling to the west coast of Cape Breton Island in Canada’s eastCaitlin CassidyThu 30 Apr 2026 21.25 EDTLast modified on Thu 30 Apr 2026 21.37 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA search is…
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