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
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
648 Nanaimo River Rd, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #877801
Southern Exposure Acreage, With A Lovely 4 Bed/2 Bath Family Home. The House Is Thoughtfully Spread Over Nearly 2000sf. Bountiful Gardens With Raised Garden Beds And Berry Bushes. Large Shop With Room For All Your Toys, Tools, Complete With Bathroom, And En...
Single Family Detached
3161 Angus Rd, Cassidy, BC
MLS® #882103
Totally Updated 2 Bedroom Home With A Full Basement. Sitting On A Level Double Lot In Cassidy, With A 24x28 Ft Separate Shop. Master Bedroom Has A Lovely Ensuite And Walk-in Closet. The Open Plan Kitchen And Living Area Will Impress You. Heat Pump For Econo...
Land
Lot A White Rapids Rd, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #879885
Possible Subdivision Into Two 5 Acre Lots This 10+ Acres Land Is Your Perfect Investment Or An Opportunity To Build A Dream Home. The Land Offers Perfect Topography To Design Your Home, Amazing Privacy In This Gated Community. Live Among The Best In T...
Manufactured Home
1130 Spruston Rd, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #877121
5 Acres With Drilled Well And Septic System In Place. Two Homes Permitted. The Current Improvements Consists Of A 1968 Knight Brand Manufactured Home With 3 Bedrooms And A Separate Building That Is Basically At Lock-up. Showings Are Limited To Sunday And Mo...
Manufactured Home
2781 Extension Rd, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #874885
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...
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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