Banting House

Banting House National Historic Site is the former residence where Sir Frederick Banting conceived the idea that led to the discovery of insulin in 1920. Now a museum, it preserves the room where Banting woke at 2 a.m. to jot down his groundbreaking hypothesis, with the desk and bed still in place. Visitors can tour the period-furnished rooms, view exhibits on Banting's life and the history of diabetes treatment, and see the 'Flame of Hope' monument outside. The museum offers a deeply personal glimpse into a pivotal moment in medical history, making it a pilgrimage site for those affected by diabetes.

Don't miss

• The recreated bedroom where Banting had his insulin epiphany in 1920.
• The 'Flame of Hope' monument, which will be extinguished when a cure for diabetes is found.
• Exhibits on the history of diabetes and Banting's later work as a painter.

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