The Piggeries is the name of a popular hunting area just north and west of Summerland. The First Nation name is k̓ʷalywapwp-xn, a favourite hunting spot of an important chief.
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The Piggeries name came from the first hunters who had cabins in the area. The hunters were Ken Hogg, Robert Hogg, Hamilton Lang and William Bacon.
A portion of the Piggeries is now part of Darke Lake Provincial Park.
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