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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2510- South Wellington Rd, Nanaimo

$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)

589 Fourth Ave, Nanaimo

$738,000

589 Fourth Ave, Nanaimo

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,658 SqFt 6,099 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 932684

eXp Realty

1990 Evans Rd, Nanaimo

$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

71 River Terr, 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

1554 Hill Ave, 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

2900 Riverbend Rd, Nanaimo

$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

1310 Spruston Rd 1, 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

Lot 1 South Wellington Rd, Nanaimo

$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

1572 Seabird Rd 60, 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

395 And 401 Virostko Rd, Nanaimo

$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

1687 Benham Rd, Cassidy

$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)

1100 Spruston Rd, Nanaimo

$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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