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
Playoffs
East Semi-Final
References
