Extendicare Real Estate Investment Trust 6-K Extendicare Real Estate Investment Trust Declares March 2007 Distribution

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For March 15, 2007

EXTENDICARE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

3000 Steeles Avenue East

Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 9W2

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 Form 20-F  x  Form 40-F  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 Yes  o No  x

 If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): N/A

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Description of Exhibit

99.1 Extendicare Real Estate Investment Trust Declares March 2007 Distribution

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	EXTENDICARE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
Date: March 15, 2007	By:	/s/ Richard L. Bertrand
		Richard L. Bertrand Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer