Under the stewardship of Diabetes Canada, Banting House National Historic Site of Canada creates public awareness and understanding of the national historic significance of Sir Frederick Banting and preserves the commemorative integrity of Banting House, the birthplace of insulin, for the benefit of the people of Canada.
The museum celebrates not only a great Canadian discovery but the life and career of Sir Frederick Grant Banting (1891-1941). Come celebrate the most important Canadian medical discovery of the twentieth century and experience the life of the man you thought you knew.
The discovery of insulin was made in 1921 by a team of researches at the University of Toronto, including Sir. Charles Banting, Charles Best, J.B. Collip and the team’s supervisor J.J.R Macleod.
The Banting House, the former residence of Sir. Charles Banting, is a National Historic Site under the stewardship of Diabetes Canada. Known as the birthplace of insulin, visitors to this house museum can learn about this important figure’s contribution to one of the most important medical discoveries in modern history.
Sources
Bliss, Michael. “The Discovery of Insulin.” The Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Canada. Article published August 19, 2015; Last Edited December 17, 2021.
Bliss, Michael. “Sir Frederick Banting.” The Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Canada. Article published September 19, 2012; Last Edited December 17, 2021.