When locals talk about "Extension" they refer to the small village southwest of Chase River, hidden away in a little valley. This was the site of a bustling company coal town at the beginning of the 20th century and the site of famous labour unrest in 1913.
But the real estate board uses the name to refer to a much larger rural area running south and including South Wellington, across the Nanaimo River to Cassidy and the Nanaimo airport.
Many people choose Extension (and South Wellington, and Cassidy) for the quiet lifestyle and the ability to get more land for the price - all within close range of the city. Others are the born'n'raised type who have good roots and great memories in these little communities.
Land
2375 White Rapids Rd, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #870193
Lake Front On Level Acerage: Natures Paradise In The California Of Canada Minutes To Downtown Nanaimo. Seldom Do Estate Sized Properties Of This Magnitude Come For Sale! 42.90 Ac Pristine Private Fir Tree Wooded Lake Property On White Rapids Road Is Wai...
Land
Riverbend Rd, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #868870
Located At The End Of Riverbend Road Sits This Fabulous Riverfront Property! Offering Over 40 Acres With Over 4500+ Feet Of River Frontage. A Perfect Combination Of Commercial /industrial Use With Future Residential Potential. The Property Currently Has...
Single Family Detached
3105 Frost Rd, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #869638
Frost Road Blueberry Farm Is Where You Will Find This Beautiful Country Home Complete With Covered Wrap Around Porch. Inside The Home You Will Find Hardwood Floors, Vaulted Tongue And Groove Ceilings And Granite Countertops In The Open Kitchen With Island...
Single Family Detached
648 Nanaimo River Rd, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #871637
Hobby Farm In A Great Location. This 2.6 Acres But Seems Like Much More.this Property Has Plenty To Offer You. There Is A Nice 2 Story Home, A Dairy Barn, Older Hay Barn With Loft And Hay Elevator, Rv Pad With Full Hookups, Large Pasture, Chicken Pens, And...
Single Family Detached
86 River Terr, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #872256
Small Acreage In Nanaimo's Best Location For Summer Fun! Walk Across The Street To The Best Swimming Hole In The Region! Beautifully Updated Rancher Featuring 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms In A Nice Open Concept Living Area With A Modern Kitchen And Cozy Woodstove...
Single Family Detached
577 Fourth Ave, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #871922
Adorable Three Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bathroom, Family Home With A Fully Fenced Private Backyard And Attached Garage. This Bright, Cozy Home, Encompasses A Perfect Combination Of Quiet Rural Living And Convenient Access To The City Centre-only 10 Minutes Away. Th...
Single Family Detached
2781 Extension Rd, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #870281
If You Are A First Time Home Buyer Or Wanting To Downsize To A Rural, Quiet Setting Close To All Amenities This Is A Must See. This Fantastic Private Lot Has Plenty Of Surrounding Trees, Just Over A Quarter Acre Of Usable Flat Land And Includes A Detached P...
Manufactured Home
3051 Frost Rd, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #867539
Private, Versatile .75 Acre Lot In South Nanaimo. Surrounded By Scenic Farmland, And Close To Extensive Trail Networks For Biking & Hiking, This Large, Level Property Is Located On A Quiet, No-thru Road In The Peaceful Extension Neighbourhood. Just A Short ...
Manufactured Home
1736 Timberlands Rd 139, Cassidy, BC
MLS® #872767
Are You Looking For A Simpler Lifestyle? If So, This Home, Which Is Situated In A 55+ Park, Could Be The Perfect Fit For You! Located Just Outside The Hustle And Bustle Of Nanaimo, This Park Is Located In Cassidy, Which Is Close To The Airport, A Local Pub ...
A hundred years ago, residents of Extension might have laughed about the possibility of their town being considered merely 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. Most of the homes were shipped by rail to Ladysmith. (I would do anything for a photo of one of these homes being hauled across the Nanaimo River bridge that burned in the 1980s and is now called "the trestle", a popular swim spot.)
Along bus routes? Yes.
Nearby parks: Extension Ridge, Morden Colliery Park, Nanaimo River
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