Cavalier[1] is the county seat of Pembina County, in the northeast corner of North Dakota, on the Tongue River. It has a population of approximately 1,537 people. Its map coordinates are latitude 48.79N & Longitude 97.62W
By Car: from exit 203 on I-29, take US highway 81 west for 10 miles, then continue west on state highway 5 for 9 more miles. Cavalier is at the junction of state highways 5 and 18.
Pembina County Historical Museum next to Icelandic State Park, where exhibits, restored buildings, pioneer machinery and a library tell the history of Pembina County agriculture. Open from Memorial day to October 1, daily 1:00 to 5:00PM. Tel: (701) 265-4941. Fax: (701) 265-4691
Pioneer Heritage Museum, in Icelandic State Park, you can see the state's pioneer heritage. Open year-round, but hors vary. From mid-May to Labor Day, the Museum is open every Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 8:00AM, and on Friday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The admission fee to Icelandic State Park is $5 daily. Tel: (701) 265-4561. Fax: (701) 265-4443
Fishing: at * Icelandic State Park, 5 miles west of Cavalier on Highway 5, on the north shore of Lake Renwick, this park offers fishing for northern pike and others. Admission fee is $5 daily. Tel: (701) 265-4561. Fax: (701) 265-4443. Email: isp@state.nd.us [2]
Golf: Cavalier Country Club. Tel: (701) 265-4506
Hiking, Wildwood Trail is a National Recreation Trail that winds through the preserve and provides an enjoyable educational tour. Located within Icelandic State Park, this wooded area along the Tongue River is a sanctuary for plants, birds and wildlife.
Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling on groomed trails in Icelandic State Park.
