Downtown Bay

I'm showing my age here but have been shopping at the bay like forever on a regular basis however am in a panic over the potential closure. The kids hate being dragged shopping so I can't remember the last time I took them with me however feel like if the end is near, they should at least experience the last great department store in Canada. That said, I don't really want to bring them to the downtown Bay if it is going to be like going to a haunted house. Just wondering if anyone has been in there recently and can comment on whether or not it is worth going to or if we stick to the more sanitized versions at Chinook or Market Mall. Thanks!