Friends of St. Alban's is a community organization in Bath, Ontario that operates immersive, history-focused experiences at St. Alban's UEL Memorial Church.
The group produces the Great Bath Bank Heist, a 1.5-hour escape experience that casts participants as historical researchers racing to find $5 million in hidden treasure before restoration work begins. Friends of St. Alban's designs the scenario to combine local history, period details, and puzzle-solving within the church setting. The experience is presented on-site at St. Alban's UEL Memorial Church in Bath, reinforcing a connection to the building's heritage. Sessions run approximately 1.5 hours and emphasize team collaboration, observation, and timed problem-solving. The organization communicates clear safety and scheduling information to participants and coordinates events around restoration activities at the church. Friends of St. Alban's has been featured by The Adventure Collective, providing a third-party platform listing that helps visitors discover the Great Bath Bank Heist. Booking information, availability, and any access details remain available through the listing and event pages. The organization focuses on preserving the historic site while offering a public-facing program that supports awareness of the church's restoration needs. Friends of St. Alban's presents programming in a way that highlights local architecture and history, and positions the escape experience as an opportunity for visitors to engage with Bath's heritage while enjoying an interactive challenge. All descriptions are based on the experience offered at St. Alban's UEL Memorial Church. The program is scheduled seasonally and coordinates with community volunteers and conservation efforts for local heritage projects.