The 1997 Challenge Bell was a tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Club Avantage Multi-Sports in Quebec City in Canada that was part of Tier III of the 1997 WTA Tour. It was the 5th edition of the Challenge Bell, and was held from October 20 through October 26, 1997. Brenda Schultz-McCarthy won the singles title for the second time of her career.
| 1997 Challenge Bell | |
|---|---|
| Date | October 20 – October 26 |
| Edition | 5th |
| Category | WTA Tier III |
| Draw | 30S (24Q) / 16D (0Q) |
| Prize money | US$164,250 |
| Surface | Carpet – indoors |
| Location | Quebec City, Canada |
| Venue | Club Avantage Multi-Sports |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Brenda Schultz-McCarthy | |
| Doubles | |
 Lisa Raymond /  Rennae Stubbs | |
Champions edit
Singles edit
Brenda Schultz-McCarthy def. 
Dominique Van Roost, 6–4, 6–7(4–7), 7–5
- It was Schultz-McCarthy's only title of the year and the 16th of her career.
Doubles edit
Lisa Raymond / Rennae Stubbs def. 
Alexandra Fusai / Nathalie Tauziat, 6–4, 5–7, 7–5
- It was Raymond's 1st title of the year and the 7th of her career. It was Stubbs' 1st title of the year and the 12th of her career.