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.

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