Marten River Escapes is a for-profit small business.
Contributions made through this campaign are voluntary and are not tax-deductible as charitable donations under CRA rules.
Funds raised may be used toward any combination of construction costs, safety compliance requirements, essential utilities, provincial and municipal obligations, supplier accounts , staffing needed for operations, property taxes, maintenance of critical equipment, or any other operational expenses required to keep Marten River Escapes open and restore full guest services. All contributions are final and non-refundable, as they directly support the ongoing survival and rebuilding of our small business.
All funds contributed will be used to restore, sustain, and support the ongoing operations, repair, or rebuilding of our facilities, including the restoration of services such as food, fuel, and accommodations. Funds may directly support construction materials, contracted trades, and finish work needed to complete the rebuild. Some of the funds raised may be used to clear outstanding operational invoices, such as previous seasons fuel, propane, and hydro delivery balances, which must be cleared in order to qualify for and secure new deliveries. To keep operations running, a portion of funds may support essential staffing needed for construction, maintenance, and reopening. A portion of funds may support essential provincial and municipal obligations such as property taxes, municipal service costs (waste disposal, fire response fees) which ensure the business can remain in good standing, open and operational. Funds may help maintain essential utilities needed for safe guest services (hydro, propane, water system maintenance, internet, septic pumping). Funds may support property safety needs such as insurance, snow removal and grounds maintenance. Funds may help repair or replace essential equipment required for safe and reliable guest services. Funds may be used for any required safety repairs, inspections, or compliance measures necessary to legally and safely open. These expenses are directly tied to restoring food, fuel and accommodation services ensuring we can operate for upcoming seasons.
By contributing, you acknowledge the following:
1. No Financial Return or Ownership
Your contribution is not an investment, does not provide any ownership interest, equity, securities, profit-sharing, or financial return of any kind.
This campaign is not a securities offering and is not regulated by the Ontario Securities Commission for the purposes of investor protection rules.
2. Rewards / Perks Are Not Guaranteed
Any recognition items, perks, or "Escapes Champion" thank-you gifts (eg. Swag & Stays) are gestures of appreciation only and are not guaranteed. They are subject to production timelines, availability, and the resort's ability to secure necessary funds to complete construction and restore services.
Perks hold no cash value, are non-refundable, and may be substituted, delayed, or cancelled if project milestones cannot reasonably be met.
3. All Contributions Are Final
Because funds are used immediately toward recovery, restoration of services, operational expenses, or construction costs, all contributions are final and non-refundable, even if:
sufficient funds are not raised,
project timelines change,
construction is delayed,
unforeseen circumstances arise,
or certain perks cannot be produced.
4. No Guarantee of Service Availability
While every effort will be made to restore food, fuel and accommodation services , operational capacity depends on funding, supply availability, labour, and regulatory approvals. We cannot guarantee opening dates, hours, or service levels.
5. Use of Name & Image
By participating in this crowd funding campaign, you may be offered the choice to have your name publicly acknowledged (e.g., on our "Champion Wall" or naming plaque).
This is completely optional and subject to your written consent.
6. Transparency Commitment
We commit to:
using funds as stated,
providing honest updates as work progresses,
maintaining receipts & documentation for accountability,
and notifying contributors of any major deviations from planned use of funds.
7. Use of Funds
Funds raised in this campaign may be used for:
essential utility services continuity,
essential staffing needs,
rebuilding damaged infrastructure,
restoring accommodations,
repairing or installing essential systems,
purchasing supplies, equipment, furniture or other chattels required to provide services and support operations
covering regulatory compliance costs,
purchasing donor acknowledgement supplies,
and paying outstanding operational invoices that must be cleared to secure new service deliveries.
All uses are directly connected to restoring or sustaining essential services such as food, fuel, and accommodations.
Every dollar supports the survival and reopening of this landmark northern destination.
