Freebie Deals in Vancouver

Father's Day is coming up and Black's is celebrating by giving away a free 4x6 portrait until June 17. Black's usually runs this promotion during most holidays so it's no surprise to see them bringing it back for Father's Day. As always, there's no purchase necessary and all you have to do is go to your nearest Black's, take a seat and smile! The free photo will be printed on a Father's Day themed boarder as well which really makes this as simple as possible.

For more information, you can check out the Black's blog here.

The freebie is only available in-store until June 17.

Here's a neat little freebie for those who happen to live near one of Canada's Lego stores! Tuesday, June 5, kids ages 6-14 will get to build a miniature Lego lawn mower for free! The event is taking place at 5 PM (4 PM for Vancouver) at the following locations:

• The Lego Store at the Chinook Centre in Calgary, AB
• The Lego Store at the Oakridge Centre in Vancouver, BC
• The Lego Store at Fairview Mall in Toronto, ON
• The Lego Store at Sherway Gardens in Toronto, ON

June is almost here, and with that comes perfect cycling weather! June is traditionally Bike Month across the country and a number of major cities are taking part. Here's a roundup of free events to look forward to:

• Vancouver: Bike To Work Week runs May 28-June 1. Each day, there will be "Commuter Stations" set up around the city where you can take advantage of free refreshments, bike mechanic services and chances to win prizes. By registering for Bike To Work Week and logging your trips, you also get entered to win daily prizes.
• Edmonton: Throughout the month, there are lots of events taking place. On Fridays at 7AM, there will be breakfasts at various restaurants around the city. Each Wednesday from 4-6PM, they will be hosting "Mocktails on the Bridge" at Ezio Faraone Park, where you can have a drink and get your bike tuned up. Other events planned for the month include a bike-in movie night, bike art workshops, bike salons and more. For the full calendar of events, visit the Bikeology website.
• Toronto: Bike Month kicks off on May 28 with the Group Commute and Pancake Breakfast. Groups of commuters will be meeting at a series of city and community start points, then converging at Yonge and Bloor for a ride down to City Hall. If you participate in the ride, you'll receive a free Bike Month t-shirt and enjoy a free pancake breakfast at City Hall. There are dozens of events running through the month, including group rides, free pancake breakfasts, used bike sales, free bike repairs and more. Visit the Toronto Cyclists Union website for the full calendar of events.
• Montreal: Montreal Bike Fest runs from May 27-June 3. Though the Tour de l'Île and Tour la Nuit events require registration, they are hosting "Operation Bike To Work" on May 30, which appears to be free. From 7AM-6PM, there will be bike tune ups, used bike collection stations, and more at Parc La Fontaine.
• Halifax: Bike Week runs through June 3, with events organized by local organizations and stores. Mountain Equipment Co-op is hosting Bike To School Day on May 30, and from 7-9AM, they will be providing a free pancake breakfast at the MEC on Granville Street and on Macdonald Bridge. Moksha Yoga Halifax is also hosting a free yoga class for cyclists on June 1.

If you missed out on this freebie back in April, you'll be glad to hear that Websaver.ca is back today with a new freebie offer for Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist.

Right now, you can get a coupon redeemable for a Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist Holder. According to some forum users, the coupon can be redeemed for a starter kit (you can then continue to refill the holder with the fragrance of your choice).

To get your coupon, head to Websaver.ca (you'll need to create an account) and select the coupons you'd like to receive -- there is a minimum of three coupons per order.

This offer is running for a limited time only, so claim your coupon before they run out!

Over at the Bay, there's a new coupon out that may be of interest if you're shopping for a new signature scent. Right now, you can get a free sample of Juice Couture "Viva La Juicy" perfume when you print off and present this coupon at the Juice Couture fragrance counter.

This offer is valid today through May 31. There's a limit of one free sample per customer, while supplies last.

To find your nearest The Bay location, use their store locator.

If you still haven't picked up your free laundry detergent sample from Purex, you can still do so by heading over to PurexFreeSample.ca. You'll need to submit your mailing address along with some personal information like your name and a valid email address and then you're asked to select what you'd like to receive as your free sample: either the Purex UltraPacks or the Purex 2X Ultra liquid detergent. Expect your sample to arrive in about 6 weeks.

This offer is not open to any group, club, organization, company or employee of Henkel Consumer Goods Canada, Inc. There's a limit of one sample per household (duplicate requests will be null and void). The freebie is available while supplies last. To learn more, visit PurexFreeSample.ca.

We've covered this particular freebie in the past, but it's too good not to share again every now and then. If you play a musical instrument, make sure you check out IMSLP.org, also known as the Petrucci Music Library for free music scores and sheet music. It's a huge virtual library of public domain music.

There are scores and sheet music for classical music, opera, non operatic-vocals, and more! In total, there are over 190,000 scores that are completely free. The site also has music books and recordings of music available.

Whether you're a student, teacher, or just a music lover, this is a great resource. Make sure you check it out!

Finish Canada is back with a new freebie offer! Over on their Facebook page, they are giving away 50,000 samples of Finish Quantum.

If you previously took part in one of their freebies, you unfortunately can't take part. To get your freebie, head to the "Special Offers" tab on their Facebook page and enter your mailing information.

There's a limit of one sample request per household, and this offer is running while supplies last.

Liberte is continuing their region-specific offers today with a freebie for their fans in Quebec! Right now on their Facebook page, they are giving away coupons for a free 500g container of their 0% Greek yogurt. This offer is open to fans in Quebec only.

To get your coupon, you will need to "like" their page and then head to the Liberte Grec tab.

Enter your mailing information and your coupon will arrive in the coming weeks. Easy!

There are just over 9000 coupons left at time of writing. There's a limit of one coupon per address, per person.

If you belong to Costco, you get access to an additional P&G Brand Sampler for members only! The samples include products from Scope, Mr. Clean, Olay, Venus Embrace and Tide.

To receive your free samples, you need to register or sign in here, fill in a short questionnaire, and then choose the freebies you want from the selection offered to you. The process is very similar to the other P&G Brand Sampler freebie offers, but you'll need to enter your Costco membership number when you sign-up. You also must be at least 18 years old to sign-up, and there is a limit of one package request per mailing address per Costco membership number per offer period.

Thanks to lexus34 for letting us know the promotion was live!

Bioré is encouraging their fans to "Ditch the Dirt" over on their Facebook page. Right now, you can submit an anonymous confession in the Ditch the Dirt tab (you'll need to "Like" the page first).

Once you've submitted your confession, you'll be taken to a registration form. Fill in your mailing information, and a sample should arrive within 3-6 weeks.

There's a limit of one free sample per person/email address/household. There's a limited amount of samples available, so secure yours sooner rather than later! All entries will be submitted into a draw for one of 250 full-sized bottles of the Combination Skin Balancing Cleanser.

ClearlyContacts.ca is now offering free shipping (until May 31) when you upgrade your free glasses from the standard 1.5 index lenses to higher index lenses or progressives lenses.

To get your free pair of glasses, select one of these frames from their coupon eligible list then enter promo code FIRSTPAIRFREECA at checkout. If you opt out of the lens upgrade, you will see a shipping fee around $15 (before taxes).

Keep in mind that there is a limit of one redemption per household and as usual, this offer is available to first-time ClearlyContacts.ca customers only.

Aloe King is giving away free gel samples with free gift wrapping! For a limited time, you can either receive a free sample of the Aloe Vera Gel or the Aloe Vera Gel with Tea Tree Oil (your choice) when you "like" their Facebook page. You're also asked to enter some information including your mailing address, phone number and email address. Your sample should arrive in the next 7-10 business days.

If you're interested, you might want to head over to their Facebook page now as this freebie offer might end anytime. Thanks forum poster IDStorms for the heads up!

Forum user Pochacco gave us a head up about a freebie that's running on Biotherm's website. Right now, you can get a free skin diagnosis kit and a sample of Purefect Skin skincare products. The sample looks like it includes the Anti-Shine Purifying Cleansing Gel, Micro Exfoliating Purifying Toner and Pure Skin Effect Hydrating Gel.

To get your sample, just enter your mailing information on the Biotherm Canada website and click "Validate".

Some forum users have mentioned having trouble signing up in Internet Explorer, so you may want to register for your sample in Chrome or Firefox.

The popular P&G Brand Sampler is available again, and this round of sample freebies includes Pantene shampoo and conditioner, Scope mouthwash, Olay facial cream, Febreze car freshener and Sebastien hair styling treatment.

To receive your free samples, just register or sign in here, fill in a short questionnaire, and then choose the freebies you want from the selection offered to you. The selection and quantity of the samples will vary based on your questionnaire responses. You must be at least 18 years old to sign-up, and there is a limit of one package request per mailing address per offer period.