It depends. Much has to do with the structure you set up on the account. This TurboTax website provides guidance: https://turbotax.intuit.ca/tips/how-to-declare-crowdfunding-income-on-your-taxes-6267
If you were providing a type of service through the account, it will likely be considered as a "business", and you would be taxed on the net income after expenses are subtracted out. However, if the donations you received are altruistic (nothing back expected), it is possible that these are considered gifts that are not taxable.
As the website itself says, there is a lot of gray area to this subject. Keep good documentation if you have a justifiable stance to exclude it from your income.
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