| Date: | October 20 – October 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 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.
See main article: 1997 Challenge Bell – Singles. Brenda Schultz-McCarthy def. 
Dominique Van Roost, 6–4, 6–7(4–7), 7–5
See main article: 1997 Challenge Bell – Doubles. Lisa Raymond / Rennae Stubbs def. 
Alexandra Fusai / Nathalie Tauziat, 6–4, 5–7, 7–5