This Fathers Day will be extra special for me as it will be my inaugural Fathers Day.

Here is a photo from the past weekend in Seattle at BlogHerFood (at Fairmont Olympic hotel). I was still smiles even after trying to calm my daughter down!

I wanted to share some free activities I found across Canada for dads on June 17, 2012.

Free 4×6 Father’s Day Portrait from Black’s

Stop in at your local Black’s to get a free 4×6 Father’s Day portrait done!

Ends June 17, 2012.  No purchase necessary.

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Free fishing weekend in British Columbia

During the 13th Annual BC’s Family Fishing Weekend (Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th of June 2012), Father’s Day Weekend, there are many free-to-attend special Community Fishing Events taking place around British Columbia. These events offer an opportunity to learn how to fish and provide lots of useful educational information in a fun and supervised environment.

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FREE Tea at Davids Tea on Fathers day

Free tea for dads this Father’s Day! Bring your dad by any of our stores this Sunday for a cup of tea on them.

Free Admission Day at Fort Edmonton Park

Dads get in FREE! Father’s Day at Fort Edmonton Park will be filled with fun challenges for Dad and family.

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Free Coupon Book for your Dad

Have your child colour the World’s Greatest Dad certificate on the last page. Help your child fill in Dad’s name, and then have all the children sign at the bottom. Cut around the dotted lines of the coupon book’s front and back cover.

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Free Admission to Medieval Times

Dad gets in free! Valid all shows 6/15 – 6/17, 2012. Dad is free when accompanied by one full paid adult. Limit one free dad admission per full paid adult admission. Must mention or enter code DFWEB at time of purchase. Not valid for prior purchases or gift certificates. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

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A free Customized 5×7 digital card per family

Dolcetto Designs is giving away customized cards just for dad!  It’s time to get your best photo of your child(ren) and their dad.  The offer ends June 15, 2012.

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Free Father’s Day BBQ at Beau’s Brewery (Part of Ontario Craft Beer Week)

Welcoming all families and Dad’s to spend a day with our own Beau’s family! Complimentary tours of the brewery, samples and a delicious BBQ lunch out on our patio. Dad’s take home a free glass!

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Father’s Day at BC Sports Hall of Fame – Dad get in free – June 17, 2012

Father’s Day at the BC Sports Hall of Fame includes:

  • All Dads receive free admission when accompanied with a son or daughter
  • Complete the Dad’s Day Dash on the 14 meter running track
  • See how high Dad can climb on the rotating climbing wall
  • Explore the new Vancouver 2010 Gallery and Hall of Champions
  • Be inspired in the Terry Fox and Rick Hansen Galleries
  • Test your sport’s knowledge with the Ultimate Dad’s Trivia Challenge
  • Free family membership draws

The BC Sports Hall of Fame is open daily at Gate A of BC Place from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

For more information, please visit: http://www.bcsportshalloffame.com

10th Annual Father’s Day Céilidh in the Park on Sunday, June 17, 2012

Spend some quality time with dad at the 10th Annual Father’s Day Céilidh in the Park on Sunday, June 17, 2012, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park. Admission is free.

Get your family’s feet tapping to live performances by Carli and Julie Kennedy, The Ecclestons, Celtic Chaos, and Qristina & Quinn Bachand. Hosted by comedian Wes Borg, the celebration will include the award-winning O’Brien Irish Dancers.

Did we miss any good freebies for dad on Sunday June 17, 2012?