Take the Virtual Tour

Take the Virtual Tour

The Banting Homestead is the birthplace of Sir Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin and Canada’s first Nobel Laureate. Fred Banting was born on this property on November 14, 1891, which is now celebrated globally as World Diabetes Day.
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Visit Us * We are open!

Visit Us * We are open!

The health and wellbeing of our visitors and staff continue to be our utmost priority. For that reason, we will be open only by scheduled appointment 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, 7 days/week. Group sizes will be limited to 20 participants. Masks are required.
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Youth & Parents

Youth & Parents

Help us Fight Diabetes and help your family. Why should you do that and how can we help each other Fight Diabetes?
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Teachers & Students

Teachers & Students

Help us Fight Diabetes and help your students. Why should you do that and how can we help each other Fight Diabetes?
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Healthcare Providers

Healthcare Providers

Help us Fight Diabetes and help your patients. Why should you do that and how can we help each other Fight Diabetes?
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Employers & Families

Employers & Families

Help us Fight Diabetes and help your employees. Why should you do that and how can we help each other Fight Diabetes?
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Our Vision

Mission

Fight Diabetes with an emphasis on youth. Preserve the birthplace of Sir Frederick Banting.

Objectives

Disease prevention and self-management, minimizing transition challenges faced by youth living with diabetes.

Approach

Raising awareness and encouraging early detection through education, supportive programs and research.

What's New

Highlights exciting new initiatives from the Sir Fredrick Banting Legacy Foundation.

Diabetes Awareness and Prevention Campaign

The Diabetes Challenge Youth-onset type 2 diabetes is rising globally.…

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The 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin: 1921 to 2021

2021 is the 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin Hundreds of…

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Take the 3D Virtual Tour

Get the most from your Virtual Tour. Before taking the 3D Virtual Tour…

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Peer Support Networks

The need for ‘peer support’ Youth living with diabetes, li…

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Diabetes & Food Survey

Understand the food you eat and how it can affect your diabetes. Help…

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National Recognition Program for Schools

In-School Support for Students Living with Diabetes Program Objectives…

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Visit Us * We are Open!

The health and wellbeing of our visitors and staff continue to be our utmost priority. For that reason, we will be open only by scheduled appointment 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, 7 days/week. Group sizes will be limited to 20 participants. Masks are required.

Visit Us

Public Open Hours

We invite you to visit our Diabetes Management and Education Centre in…

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School Tours

Participants: Students & Teachers – Grade 4 and up Groups of…

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Diabetes Classes (Adults)

Participants: Adults trying to prevent, or who are living with, diabet…

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Exhibits & Displays

Legacy Collection The exhibits at our Diabetes Management and Educatio…

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Day Camp Field Trips

Participants: Children and youth enrolled in a Day Camp program We pro…

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Group Tours

Participants: Groups with common interests Groups of up to 60 can trav…

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