The rural coastal community of Kings Head is located between Little Harbour and Melmerby Beach along the Northumberland Strait. The nearby headland was named Kings Head as early as 1781 and from this geographic feature, the community got its name. The Mi’kmaq Name for the area was Panoqopskalajue’katik, meaning at the opening by a little rocky hill. Learn about some of the history of the community and how to download maps of Kings Head.