Lasting Impressions

Ottawa's favourite gift boutique

Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12 - 4pm
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 The Lasting Impressions Story

In Sept 2006, Gina Petrocco purchased the Lasting Impressions business from the retiring couple. The store was a dream Gina had for a number of years. Gina has a broad background in business, leading a number of facility management groups for large corporations like Sperry and Microsoft. She left the business world to raise her son Alexander, the youngest of four children, in his early years. In 2001, as Alex began early school programs Gina found an interest in creating permanent floral arrangements. Initially starting with her own arrangements for her home, the demand grew and developed into a small home based business. As Gina found a real passion for arrangements she was drawn to the the festive Christmas season. She created a Christmas season home show which grew in popularity expanding to a seasonal retail location in the holiday season in 2005. Gina realized she has a knack for great customer service. At this point Gina made the decision to look at expanding into a broader retail presence where her great customer service approach would flourish. This was the preliminary step to finding the opportunity to acquire Lasting Impressions. At the time of purchase Lasting Impressions was ready for an influx of new ideas and energy. Gina has put her stamp on the look and feel of the store. Lasting Impressions now provides a WOW factor to every visitor to the store.

Local and Canadian Made Products

Looking Globally For Great Gift Ideas

We pride ourselves on finding great local and Canadian Made prodcucts and often bring the creators into the shop to meet and talk to our customers about their product.

We continue to strive to find unique products for our customers that will make fantastic gifts.

Our trip to Italy was terrific! We saw some fabulous products that we are looking to bring in and great sites .

 

About Us

Lasting Impressions is a gift shop located in the historical village of Manotick. Here, you’ll find a variety of unique gifts for all occasions including jewellery, home accessories, gourmet foods, gift baskets, candles, baby trimmings, and home spa.  We take pride in searching extensively to find unique, quality products for our customers with an emphasis on local and Canadian made.   Our friendly, knowledgeable staff make shopping a personal experience that keep our customers coming back.