1997 BC Lions

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