Extension Village
A hundred years ago, people might have laughed about Extension being considered a neighbourhood of the rival township of Nanaimo. But when the mines closed, Extension was virtually abandoned by the thousands of workers who had made it a bustling community, even with its own Chinatown. Today, Extension is pretty, rural, and almost completely hidden. It's accessible via Extension Rd, just south of Cinnabar Valley — about 17 minutes' drive from downtown Nanaimo.
Homes in Extension present an opportunity for an inexpensive, large building with a big lot. Many of the homes are very Grapes of Wrath mixed with miner's cottage.
Many people choose Extension for its quiet lifestyle within close range of the city. Others are the born'n'raised type who have good roots and great memories in this little community. Check out some of the conversation about Extension Village on our forum. Extension sounds like a nice place to grow up.
Along bus routes? Yes.
Bad part of town? No.
Nearby parks: Colliery Dams, Extension Ridge, Morden Colliery Park, Nanaimo River
