When locals talk about "Extension" they refer to a small area southwest of Chase River, hidden away in a little valley. This was the site of a bustling coal town at the beginning of the 20th century.
But the real estate board uses the name to refer to a much larger 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.
Homes & Land in Extension and Cassidy
$899,900
2510- South Wellington Rd, Nanaimo
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,176 SqFt
39,204 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 933102
Team 3000 Realty Ltd. (Van2)
$738,000
589 Fourth Ave, Nanaimo
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,658 SqFt
6,099 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 932684
eXp Realty
$1,600,000
1990 Evans Rd, Nanaimo
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,784 SqFt
2,178,000 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 932205
RE/MAX of Nanaimo
$1,699,900
71 River Terr, Nanaimo
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,945 SqFt
38,769 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 931984
RE/MAX of Nanaimo
$1,099,900
1554 Hill Ave, Nanaimo
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,340 SqFt
20,038 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 931918
RE/MAX of Nanaimo - Mac Real Estate Group
$674,900
2900 Riverbend Rd, Nanaimo
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,431 SqFt
159,430 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 931171
RE/MAX of Nanaimo
$179,900
1310 Spruston Rd 1, Nanaimo
2
Beds
1
Bath
821 SqFt
0 SqFt Lot
Manufactured Home
MLS® # 930923
Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty LD
$99,000
Lot 1 South Wellington Rd, Nanaimo
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
2,178 SqFt Lot
Land
MLS® # 930044
RE/MAX of Nanaimo
$419,900
↓ $20,000
1572 Seabird Rd 60, Nanaimo
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,660 SqFt
0 SqFt Lot
Manufactured Home
MLS® # 928012
eXp Realty
$1,499,900
↓ $50,000
395 And 401 Virostko Rd, Nanaimo
7
Beds
4
Baths
3,738 SqFt
90,170 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 924975
RE/MAX of Nanaimo
$930,000
1687 Benham Rd, Cassidy
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,385 SqFt
43,560 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 924078
Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Nan)
$1,770,000
↓ $200,000
1100 Spruston Rd, Nanaimo
1
Bed
1
Bath
1,100 SqFt
2,647,142 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 920974
Island Pacific Realty Ltd.
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.
Nearby parks
Along bus routes? Yes.
Nearby Schools
- Cinnabar Valley Elementary ; 1800 Richardson Rd ; (250) 716-1030
- Chase River Elementary School ; 1503 Cranberry Avenue ; (250) 754-6983
- South Wellington Elementary ; 1536 Morden Rd. ; (250) 754-2873
- Cedar Community Secondary ; 1640 MacMillan Road ; (250)722-2414
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