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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.
Buyers are highly recommended to be diligent about their water supply in these areas, because the well water can be hit-or-miss within small distances. If you make an offer on a property, you should include a condition allowing you to have the water supply tested, both in terms of its safety (chemical composition and presence of bacteria) and its quantity.
Homes & Land in Extension and Cassidy
$298,900
1572 Seabird Rd 32, Cassidy
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,027 SqFt
2,178 SqFt Lot
Manufactured Home
MLS® # 995493
Island Pacific Realty Ltd.
$1,399,900
2500 Myles Lake Rd, Nanaimo
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,423 SqFt
219,978 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 994020
460 Realty Inc. (NA)
$769,000
2139 Minto Rd, Nanaimo
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,650 SqFt
8,712 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 995217
Century 21 Harbour Realty Ltd.
$1,269,900
1410 Spruston Rd, Nanaimo
5
Beds
4
Baths
1,551 SqFt
41,818 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 993573
460 Realty Inc. (NA)
$1,590,000
1280 Scotchtown Rd, Nanaimo
6
Beds
5
Baths
3,563 SqFt
90,605 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 993841
Team 3000 Realty LTd
$888,000
3513 Hallberg Rd, Nanaimo
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,984 SqFt
17,860 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 992586
RE/MAX of Nanaimo
$850,000
1687 Benham Rd, Cassidy
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,398 SqFt
43,560 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 992257
RE/MAX of Nanaimo
$724,999
↓ $25,000
2378 Extension Rd, Nanaimo
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,318 SqFt
7,406 SqFt Lot
Half Duplex
MLS® # 992219
Royal LePage Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty (QU)
$225,000
Lot8 Bramley Rd, Nanaimo
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
3,921 SqFt Lot
Land
MLS® # 991378
RE/MAX of Nanaimo
$319,900
↓ $50,000
1736 Timberlands Rd 129, Nanaimo
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,320 SqFt
0 SqFt Lot
Manufactured Home
MLS® # 988654
RE/MAX of Nanaimo
$239,900
3449 Hallberg Rd 29, Nanaimo
2
Beds
1
Bath
993 SqFt
0 SqFt Lot
Manufactured Home
MLS® # 988100
460 Realty Inc. (NA)
$1,449,000
2559 Myles Lake Rd, Nanaimo
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,457 SqFt
124,146 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 986047
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 by the time the last mines closed, Extension had been virtually abandoned by the thousands of workers who had made it a big town at one time.

Nearby parks
Along bus routes? No, the nearest stop is about 2.5km away.
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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