West Head is a community on Cape Sable Island in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Municipality of the District of Barrington of Shelburne County.Government of Nova Scotia website: Community Counts
History West Head is named for a large headland in the area. A lighthouse was built there, which began operating on 20 August 1888.
In 1956, West Head had a population of 195 people.
See also List of communities in Nova Scotia
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