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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

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2131 Minto Rd, Nanaimo

$499,000

2131 Minto Rd, Nanaimo

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,025 SqFt 8,712 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 949019

460 Realty Inc. (NA)

1561 Thompson Ave, Nanaimo

$549,000

1561 Thompson Ave, Nanaimo

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,104 SqFt 8,712 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 948211

eXp Realty

3513 Hallberg Rd, Nanaimo

$935,000

3513 Hallberg Rd, Nanaimo

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,984 SqFt 17,860 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 948163

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

2283 South Wellington Rd, Nanaimo

$759,000

↓ $20,000

2283 South Wellington Rd, Nanaimo

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,540 SqFt 7,406 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 946561

460 Realty Inc. (NA)

2115 Caledonia Ave, Nanaimo

$775,000

↓ $24,000

2115 Caledonia Ave, Nanaimo

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,750 SqFt 16,553 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 944961

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

3483 Hallberg Rd, Cassidy

$450,000

3483 Hallberg Rd, Cassidy

3 Beds 1 Bath 936 SqFt 17,860 SqFt Lot Manufactured Home MLS® # 943706

RE/MAX Generation (LD)

2085 Midora Rd, Nanaimo

$1,200,000

2085 Midora Rd, Nanaimo

2 Beds 1 Bath 624 SqFt 718,740 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 943145

Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Nan)

2085 Midora Rd, Nanaimo

$1,200,000

2085 Midora Rd, Nanaimo

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt 718,740 SqFt Lot Land MLS® # 942978

Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Nan)

1415 Spruston Rd, Nanaimo

$475,000

1415 Spruston Rd, Nanaimo

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt 142,006 SqFt Lot Land MLS® # 942769

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

2745 Nanaimo River Rd, Nanaimo

$2,249,900

2745 Nanaimo River Rd, Nanaimo

5 Beds 4 Baths 5,022 SqFt 1,388,693 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 941483

460 Realty Inc. (NA)

1708 Timberlands Rd, Nanaimo

$799,900

↓ $20,099

1708 Timberlands Rd, Nanaimo

4 Beds 5 Baths 3,268 SqFt 33,106 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 941947

eXp Realty

2391 Godfrey Rd, Nanaimo

$399,900

2391 Godfrey Rd, Nanaimo

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt 44,867 SqFt Lot Land MLS® # 941798

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)



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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