Alpen, Alberta facts for kids

Alpen is a small, quiet place in Alberta, Canada. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a town or city would. Instead, it's part of a larger area managed by a county or regional government.

Alpen is located in Thorhild County. Its elevation is about 2,273 feet (693 meters) above sea level. This measurement tells us how high the land is compared to the ocean.