Mountain Top Cottages is located on the Parker Mountain Road overlooking our own private lake, just 5 minutes North of Annapolis Royal.

From the North/East (Amherst, Cape Breton, Pictou, Truro, Windsor, Halifax):

From Northeastern Nova Scotia, follow Highway Route 102 to Highway 101 toward the Annapolis Valley. Once on Highway 101 West, proceed to the Bridgetown exit (# 20). Turn right onto Route 1 West and follow toward Annapolis Royal approximately 13 miles (21 Kms). Note the Irving gas station on the right, and just before the station turn right onto Parker Mountain Road. Follow this road up to the top of the mountain and you’re at Mountain Top Cottages.

From the South/West (Yarmouth, French Shore, Brier Island, Digby):

From Southwestern Nova Scotia follow Highway Route 101 East to the Annapolis Royal exit (#22).  Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp and follow Route 8 into Annapolis Royal. Turn right at the full traffic light in town (not the flashing light) onto Route 1 east.  Travel out over the causeway, and past the Tidal Power plant on your right.  About 1.5 miles (2 Kms) further on Route 1 you will see the Holmstead Restaurant and then the Irving gas station on your left. Just after the gas station turn left onto Parker Mountain Road.  Follow this road up to the top of the mountain and you’re at Mountain Top Cottages.

From the South Shore (Peggy's Cove, Lunenberg, Mahone Bay, Bridgewater):

From the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, follow Route 8 North across the province into Annapolis Royal. Turn right at the full traffic light in town (not the flashing light) onto Route 1 east.  Travel out over the causeway, and past the Tidal Power plant on your right. About 1.5 miles (2 Kms) further on Route 1 you will see the Holmstead Restaurant and then the Irving gas station on your left. Just after the gas station turn left onto Parker Mountain Road.  Follow this road up to the top of the mountain and you’re at Mountain Top Cottages.

Arrival by Ferry:

If you are traveling on a ferry from Portland or Bar Harbor, Maine or St. John, Brunswick - you will be following the directions from the Yarmouth/Digby area.

Driving Times from:

Amherst - 4 ½ hours

Baddeck - 6 hours

North Sydney - 7 hours

Pictou - 4 hours

Halifax - 2 hours

Peggy's Cove - 2 hours

Lunenberg - 1 ½ hours

Kejimkujik National Park - 40 minutes

Digby - 35 minutes

Yarmouth - 1 ½ hours