We kayaked through the Broughton Archipelago off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island. Over 6 days on mostly calm water, we saw all manner of wildlife and sea creatures, fog rolling through lush forests and a few spectacular sunsets. The maze of islands and narrow passages create layers of perspective and undulating lines. What looks like impenetrable forest from the water can be an inviting and protective refuge, with elegant limbs framing the seaward views. We watched this fiery sunset with reverential oohs and ahhs, the light and colour changing each second until the quiet twilight descended