- Source: 1997 BC Lions season
The 1997 BC Lions finished in fourth place in the West Division with an 8–10 record. Because of the "crossover" rule, they appeared in the East Semi-Final. The Lions became the first West Division team to appear in the East Division playoffs, but lost to the Montreal Alouettes.
Offseason
= CFL Draft
== Ottawa Rough Riders Dispersal Draft
=Preseason
Regular season
= Season standings
== Season schedule
=Awards and records
CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Sean Millington (FB)
= 1997 CFL All-Stars
=WR – Alfred Jackson, CFL All-Star
LB – Maurice Kelley, CFL All-Star
= 1997 Intergold CFLPA All-Stars
=FB – Sean Millington, Intergold CFLPA All-Star
WR – Alfred Jackson, Intergold CFLPA All-Star
HC – Adam Rita, Intergold CFLPA All-Star