The structural characterization and magnetic investigations of perovskite bismuth ferrite were studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) magnetometer, respectively. Raman spectroscopy investigation was performed in order to confirm the obtaining of bismuth ferrite (BiFeO₃) structural phase. The optimum conditions for the synthesis of bismuth ferrite sample was found to be 600 °C and 800 °C /6 hours for the first and second sintering stage, respectively. The sample has been melted as sintering temperature ascended above of 800 °C. Rietveld refinement was applied for quantitative phase analysis. The Neel temperature of bismuth ferrite was 538 K as determined from the electrical resistivity measurement as a function of temperature. A magnetic phase transition from metallic (Paramagnetic) into insulator (Antiferromagnetic) state was observed at the Neel temperature. A room temperature weak ferromagnetic behaviour is observed in BiFeO₃ (BFO) sample that is referred to the spin canting configuration.