Just my thoughts - but you're welcome!
btw I also recommend (to women) to get a selfdefense training! In general, not because of Canada. Life got crazy here and there and; i think it's a good investment.
Another thought, if you start looking for a place from far away (on the internet) don't you ever sign an agreement over the internet. If you book a few days in a B&B or Motel etc it's a different story.
I have a friend and she started looking for a place and got in touch with a lady who offered a room and shared kitchen/bath/living room/garden/etcpp. My friend asked for pictures, especially since this lady told her she would paint the room and do this and that.
Pic's where never sent, but she wanted my friend to sign a lease.
Sometimes we get an odd feeling and we should trust our feeling. Sometimes research on the internet brings things to light - the good and the bad.
Be careful!
If possible book a short term place/motel/B&B and start looking after arrival.
Cheers!
(which part of Canada are you moving to...?)