In a small town of Cesenatico, Italy, Francesco Pero started baking at the young age of 13 years old, and learned from only the best. In 1964 Francesco moved to Montreal, Canada, where he continued his baking career at Boulangerie Capri. In 1966 Francesco, and his dad Salvatore started their own bakery called 'Fortuna Bakery', where they baked for 8 years. In 1973 they sold 'Fortuna bakery' in Montreal and moved to Vancouver, British Columbia. Because of their success in Montreal, Francesco & Salvatore Pero and Mario Toteda decided to open a bakery in Burnaby and also call it 'Fortuna Bakery'.more...See more text
This homey bakeshop in Hastings-Sunrise prides itself on providing an authentic Italian experience. From the traditional buns to the sweeter treats, everything here is made like it is back in Rome, including their traditional cannoli. This is the real thing, created by real Italian bakers who’ve spent their lives perfecting the art of European desserts. Owner Sam Pero been making these treats since he started helping out at his family’s bakery at just eight years old, and you can taste the years of dedication with every delicious bite.