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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

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1572 Seabird Rd 32, 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.

2500 Myles Lake Rd, Nanaimo

$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)

2139 Minto Rd, Nanaimo

$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.

1410 Spruston Rd, Nanaimo

$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)

1280 Scotchtown Rd, Nanaimo

$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

3513 Hallberg Rd, Nanaimo

$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

1687 Benham Rd, Cassidy

$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

2378 Extension Rd, 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)

Lot8 Bramley Rd, Nanaimo

$225,000

Lot8 Bramley Rd, Nanaimo

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt 3,921 SqFt Lot Land MLS® # 991378

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

1736 Timberlands Rd 129, 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

3449 Hallberg Rd 29, 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)

2559 Myles Lake Rd, Nanaimo

$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. 

Photo showing a brilliantly orange-coloured arbutus tree with a horizontal orientation above a small lake with a mountain in the background

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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