| Date: | October 20–26 |
| Edition: | 5th |
| Category: | WTA Tier III |
| Draw: | 30S (24Q) / 16D (0Q) |
| Surface: | Carpet – indoors |
| Location: | Quebec City, Canada |
| Venue: | Club Avantage Multi-Sports |
| Champs: | Brenda Schultz-McCarthy |
| Champd: |  Lisa Raymond /  Rennae Stubbs |
| Main Name: | Tournoi de Québec |
The 1997 Challenge Bell was a women's 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. First-seeded Brenda Schultz-McCarthy won the singles title for the second time in her career after 1995.
See main article: 1997 Challenge Bell – Singles. Brenda Schultz-McCarthy defeated 
Dominique Van Roost, 6–4, 6–7(4–7), 7–5
See main article: 1997 Challenge Bell – Doubles. Lisa Raymond / Rennae Stubbs defeated 
Alexandra Fusai / Nathalie Tauziat, 6–4, 5–7, 7–5