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Pumpkin paddlers make a splash in Nova Scotia

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WATCH ABOVE: While pumpkins are a staple at Thanksgiving tables across Canada, in Nova Scotia the pumpkin theme is taken to a whole new level. In Windsor, N.S. the annual tradition is to race giant hollowed out pumpkins across the town's lake – Oct 9, 2016

While the rest of Canada has its pumpkin pies, people in Windsor, Nova Scotia, have a giant pumpkin paddle.

The 18th annual race known as the World’s Largest Pumpkin Regatta was held Sunday. Organizers said 50 entrants signed up to paddle across Lake Pesaquid.

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Racers sit in massive hollowed out pumpkins and paddle across using canoe or kayak paddles.

People of all ages took part in the race. And like previous years many were dressed up in early Halloween costumes. Also like most years, some racers ended up taking an unexpected dip while they tried to get across the lake.

Hundreds of spectators descended on the small town to watch the race.

— With files from The Canadian Press

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